Where to Watch: the 9 Best Matchday Dining Worldwide

1.Sumo Show and Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,742 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $79Our pick

At Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, former Makuuchi wrestler Tokitsumi and other retired rikishi explain sumo, demonstrate its rituals, and invite you into the ring for playful challenges. Choose a 90-minute to two-hour session, with Japanese food available on selected 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM bookings. English instruction and wheelchair access are provided.

“Such an awesome experience for my family of 5! Kids were immersed in the food, the learning and then being able to participate with the two amazing sumo was something they will never forget - I recommend everyone takes on this experience!”

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2.Celtic Park Stadium Tour and Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,221 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Spend 3.5 hours at Celtic Park with a one-hour English-guided tour and a three-course meal at Number 7 Restaurant. Visit the home dressing room, boardroom, tunnel and dugouts, then dine beside views of the pitch. Guides including Tony, Ken and Manus bring Celtic’s story to life. Drinks cost extra.

“Great day out, would highly recommend,food was excellent,and our guide Manus was brilliant news everything about Celtic”

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3.Jamsil Baseball Stadium Game Ticket with Dinner& Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 248 reviews · 4h 30m · from $83

Meet near Sports Complex station, share a Korean BBQ or fried chicken meal, then enter Jamsil Baseball Stadium for a KBO game with a ticket, beer or soft drink, and English or Korean guidance. Guides such as Jin, Alex, Thomas, and Joon explain the rules and cheering customs, making this a good pick even if baseball is new to you.

“The restaurant before the game was delicious and it helped build relationships with the other game attendees. The game itself was AMAZING, so fun being in that environment with wonderful people, merch and more delicious food. Only downside is I wish our guide Thomas could’ve actually attended the game with us considering how great he was.”

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4.Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $77Top rated

Meet host Alex or Jin near Sports Complex Station, share a Korean meal with the group, then watch a professional game at Jamsil. From April to November, it is baseball; from December to April, it may be basketball. Your host handles tickets, explains local customs, and helps you follow the cheering.

“Alex had the perfect day planned, best chicken place and then the baseball game was amazing with all the cheering and laughter.”

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5.the SUMO show with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $118

At a Ryogoku-area dinner show, you’ll learn sumo basics from retired wrestlers, watch demonstrations and three exhibition bouts, then try a match yourself in a provided costume. Dinner includes sukiyaki, chanko-style soup, rice, and ice cream. The 90-minute evening program ends with souvenir photos.

“The food was fabulous, the guide was amazing, the show was spectacular, and I enjoyed that it aloud for it to be interactive!”

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6.Celtic Park Number 7 Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Spend two hours at Celtic Park’s Number 7 Restaurant with a three-course seasonal meal and views across the famous pitch. You can choose from vegetarian dishes, soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sittings suit families, football fans, and anyone after a special meal in unusual surroundings.

“The restaraunt was cold but not as cold as the main course.waitress service was good , the starter was nice but the main course was bad. meat was undercooked and cold potatoes were cold and solid could'ng cut the potatoes because the knives were blunt.l would have been better off going to McDonalds at the forge will not bd back at number 7 restaraunt again.”

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7.Watching Sports Match & Local Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Meet a local sports fan for dinner, a drink, and a Seoul match. Your event may be basketball, soccer, volleyball, or ice hockey. Guides such as Thomas, Jjan, and Jin have led lively evenings, explaining Korean sports culture before joining the crowd’s songs, dances, and cheers.

“A great game with a great atmosphere I really enjoyed it Lunch was good too, a nice Korean BBQ in the area near the stadium Would definitely recommend”

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8.Lucha Libre-Wrestling FiestaExper Taco Dinner Beer ONLY SUNDAYS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about four hours with a private guide such as José Mario, Rudy, Santiago, Roger, or Beto, starting with tacos al pastor at a local taqueria before heading to Arena Coliseo for lucha libre. Pickup and drop-off are included from hotels, condominiums, Airbnbs, and the cruise pier. Sundays only.

“It was very Mexican and unusual.we like atmosphere. Tacos was delicious in the local restaurant. Night acapulco beautiful”

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9.Sports Match in Seoul with Guided K-Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $69

Meet near Jamsilsaenae Station for Korean barbecue or fried chicken, then head with your private guide to a basketball, volleyball, or football match at Jamsil Sports Complex. Jin provides the experience, while one basketball outing featured Thomas explaining the rules and checking in throughout the game. Expect about three to four hours, a mobile ticket, local drinks, and Seoul-style cheering.

“We had a great trip with Thomas, we tried Korean fried chicken and had a beer prior to the basketball game, he explained the rules of the game whilst we were eating. He checked in often to explain what was happening or answer any questions. Would highly recommend for any sports lovers looking for something a little different to do!”

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