Live Sport in Da Nang: Rugby League World Cup, Bledisloe Cup, Premier League & NFL | October 12–19, 2026
The NRL season might be over, but rugby league isn't taking a holiday!
It's a big week of international sport at Scallywags Bar & Grill in Da Nang, with the 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicking off, Australia taking on New Zealand in both rugby league and rugby union, and another packed weekend of Premier League football.
We've also got NFL action from London, our popular Monday Morning Quarterbacks with a special 7 AM opening, Australia vs South Africa Test cricket and European club rugby.
Looking for somewhere to watch live rugby, Premier League football or NFL in Da Nang? Grab a table at Scallywags, settle in with a cold beer and enjoy the action on our big screens.
All match times below are Vietnam time (ICT / UTC+7).
Rugby League World Cup 2026 — Australia vs New Zealand Opens the Tournament
The Rugby League World Cup gets underway on Thursday, October 15, and what a way to start!
The Australian Kangaroos face their great trans-Tasman rivals, the New Zealand Kiwis, in the tournament opener.
Four years of waiting, and we're straight into one of international rugby league's biggest rivalries. Australia will arrive with expectations of another world title, but the Kiwis certainly won't be rolling out the welcome mat.
Rugby League World Cup Opening Week Fixtures
Thursday, October 15
4:05 PM — Australia vs New Zealand
Friday, October 16
1:45 PM — Samoa vs France
Saturday, October 17
11:25 AM — Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon
4:05 PM — England vs Tonga
Sunday, October 18
12:05 PM — Fiji vs Cook Islands
England against Tonga is another match worth circling on the calendar. Tonga has the talent, size and physicality to trouble anyone, and England will know they're in for a proper contest.
We'll also feature selected matches from the Women's Rugby League World Cup during the opening weekend.
If you're looking for where to watch the Rugby League World Cup in Da Nang, Scallywags is the place to catch the action with fellow rugby league fans.
Bledisloe Cup — Wallabies vs All Blacks, Saturday October 17
Saturday, October 17 — 11:45 AM
Australia Wallabies vs New Zealand All Blacks
Different code, same fierce rivalry!
The Bledisloe Cup continues in Sydney, where the Wallabies get another crack at their trans-Tasman rivals.
The All Blacks delivered a commanding 50–19 victory in the first Test, leaving Australia with plenty to prove in the rematch.
New Zealand will want to finish the job, while the Wallabies will be determined to restore some pride. There's never much love lost when these two meet, and another big international rugby contest awaits.
It's a perfect Saturday lunchtime fixture for Scallywags. Grab a table, order some lunch and settle in for the Wallabies against the All Blacks on the big screens.
Premier League Football in Da Nang — October 17–18
Premier League football takes over Saturday and Sunday evenings at Scallywags, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal all scheduled for action.
Saturday brings a busy evening of English football, while Sunday's standout is one of the Premier League's fiercest rivalries: Leeds United against Manchester United.
Saturday, October 17 — Premier League Fixtures
6:30 PM — Everton vs Chelsea
9:00 PM — Brentford vs Liverpool
9:00 PM — Manchester City vs Ipswich Town
9:00 PM — Fulham vs Hull City
Sunday, October 18 — Premier League Fixtures
8:00 PM — Leeds United vs Manchester United
8:00 PM — Bournemouth vs Sunderland
8:00 PM — Brighton vs Crystal Palace
10:30 PM — Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Leeds United vs Manchester United — Sunday 8 PM
There are football rivalries, and then there's Leeds against Manchester United.
One of English football's most fiercely contested fixtures returns on Sunday evening. History, pride and bragging rights are all part of the occasion, regardless of where the teams sit in the table.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal — Sunday 10:30 PM
Arsenal rounds out our Sunday evening football schedule with a tricky trip to Nottingham Forest.
With several Premier League matches overlapping throughout the weekend, Scallywags' multiple screens mean there's plenty of room for supporters following different clubs.
Looking to watch Premier League football in Da Nang? Join us at Scallywags for weekend football, cold beer, Western pub food and a comfortable air-conditioned sports bar.
NFL in Da Nang — Sunday Night Football & Monday Morning Quarterbacks
From London on Sunday evening to Lambeau Field on Monday morning, we've got your NFL fix covered at Scallywags!
Sunday, October 18 — NFL London Game
8:30 PM — Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
The NFL heads across the Atlantic for another London matchup, conveniently scheduled for Sunday evening in Vietnam.
Monday, October 19 — Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
7:20 AM — Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
SPECIAL EARLY OPENING: SCALLYWAGS OPENS AT 7:00 AM ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19!
Two of the NFL's most storied franchises meet at Lambeau Field under the lights.
Cowboys against Packers is a proper heavyweight NFL matchup and a great way to start the week.
We'll be opening at 7 AM so you can settle in before kickoff with a hot coffee, a proper Scallywags breakfast and NFL football on the big screens.
That's how we do Monday Morning Quarterbacks in Da Nang!
Australia vs South Africa — Test Cricket
The Australians and Proteas continue their Test series in South Africa, with the first Test wrapping up early in the week and the second Test beginning Sunday afternoon.
Test Cricket Schedule
Monday, October 12
2:30 PM — First Test, Day 4 (if required)
Tuesday, October 13
2:30 PM — First Test, Day 5 (if required)
Sunday, October 18
3:00 PM — Second Test, Day 1
Monday, October 19
3:00 PM — Second Test, Day 2
Australia against South Africa always brings plenty of competitive cricket, and there's nothing wrong with settling in for an afternoon session with a cold beer at Scallywags.
European Rugby Champions Cup — South African Clubs in Action
The European Rugby Champions Cup gets underway this weekend, featuring some of the biggest club teams from England, Ireland, France and South Africa.
We'll be keeping an eye on the South African sides, particularly the Bulls, Stormers and Lions, alongside our major international rugby and Premier League coverage.
Additional live sport throughout the week includes UFC Fight Night, NHL hockey and MLB playoff baseball, with selected coverage during opening hours.
Where to Watch Live Sport in Da Nang — Scallywags Bar & Grill
Whether you're supporting the Kangaroos in the Rugby League World Cup, cheering on the Wallabies against the All Blacks, following your Premier League club or getting your NFL fix, Scallywags Bar & Grill is your home for live sport in Da Nang.
Located in the heart of An Thuong, just a short walk from My Khe Beach, Scallywags combines a proper sports-bar atmosphere with great Western food, cold drinks and comfortable surroundings.
Why Watch Sport at Scallywags?
Big screens throughout the bar — plenty of viewing options when major fixtures overlap.
Cold beer and pub favourites — burgers, Western food and all the sports-bar classics.
Western breakfast and coffee — breakfast served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM.
Air-conditioned, non-smoking indoor seating — comfortable viewing whatever the weather.
Covered outdoor patio — another great spot to enjoy a drink and watch the sport.
International sports coverage — rugby league, rugby union, Premier League, NFL, UFC, F1, cricket and much more.
Opening Hours and Location
Scallywags Bar & Grill
97 Ngô Thì Sĩ, An Thuong / Mỹ An, Da Nang, Vietnam
Regular opening hours: 8:00 AM – Midnight, daily.
Special early opening: Monday, October 19 at 7:00 AM for Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers.
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM daily.
All sports schedule times are Vietnam local time (ICT / UTC+7).
Grab a table, bring your mates and enjoy another big week of international sport at Scallywags!
Big screens. Cold beer. Great food. That's Scallywags.
