 plan to watch more of the World Cup from the comfort of their own home, rather than at the pub – with one in ten (11%) even buying a new TV or sound system for the tournament. Almost a fifth (18%), of 2,000 adults polled, believe they have a better set-up to watch football at home than they would at the pub, with 24% deeming the boozer as too rowdy. One in three would rather stay at home to watch the matches as it is cheaper than going out – while 14% said it is simply too cold outside. And 43% of those planning to stay at home intend to invite friends and family over to watch the games – and stock up on snacks, to make it a proper viewing party. Three-quarters of fans (74%) also want to improve their home viewing experience – by covering their home in flags, downloading Spotify playlists, and buying a personalised football t-shirt. Sven-Göran Eriksson surprised football fan Jack Moore to enjoy a football match at home ( SWNS) The study was commissioned by Toshiba TV, as the brand decided to surprise unknowing sports fan, Jack Moore, with a visit from former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, who gave a unique insight into his greatest England moments. Jack, who lives in east London, was nominated by friends as the ultimate fan of the Swedish manager, who popped round to take in some footie and share his expertise. Bart Kuijten, commercial director at Toshiba TV, said: 'This winter football season will be like no other. 'We've become accustomed to packed fan parks and pub beer gardens during summer tournaments – but with colder days and darker nights, we can see fans choosing to plan watch parties at home instead. 'With a feast of international football on offer, fans are upgrading their TVs, installing smart doorbel){kind=link}
More than a quarter would rather not leave the comfort of their homes – and nearly half intend to invite family and friends over for a World Cup viewing party
Nearly half of football fans (45%) plan to watch more of the World Cup from the comfort of their own home, rather than at the pub â with one in ten (11%) even buying a new TV or sound system for the tournament.
Almost a fifth (18%), of 2,000 adults polled, believe they have a better set-up to watch football at home than they would at the pub, with 24% deeming the boozer as too rowdy.
One in three would rather stay at home to watch the matches as it is cheaper than going out â while 14% said it is simply too cold outside.
And 43% of those planning to stay at home intend to invite friends and family over to watch the games â and stock up on snacks, to make it a proper viewing party.