England face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final this weekend as six weeks of sporting action comes to its climax.
It's the first time England have reached the final since 2007 and it promises to be quite the showdown against the Springboks.
Sports bars in Manchester are opening early on Saturday morning ready for the 9am kick-off at Japan's International Stadium.
Here are a few of the best places to watch the game in the city centre - and to celebrate or commiserate afterwards.
Directors' Box Manchester
City centre sports bar The Directors Box can screen up to four different games at the same time across its nine 4k and HD TVs, which combine Sky Sports, BT Sport and Freeview.
Behind the bar there's a range of Robinsons cask ales as well as a large selection of cider, lager, spirits and wine - including seven types of fizz to toast to the winning team.
There's also a food menu featuring burgers, nachos, wings, skewers, salads and jacket potatoes.
It's opening from 8am for Saturday's final. Tables are fully booked already but there's standing room for people to turn up on the day.
37 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AA
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes
Located just off Albert Square, The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes bills itself as 'a bastion of taste and live games'.
Inside there's plenty of screens, free phone charging lockers, a strong drinks selection including cocktails and premium spirits, and a hearty food menu featuring pies, all-day breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and snacks.
Below deck there's also a games area with pool and table football, and private booths with their own screens which can be booked out by groups.
It's opening at 8.30am on Saturday, and fans are advised to arrive early as it's expected to be busy. Reservations are no longer being taken but some seats will be left available for walk-ins.
37 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AA
Second City
America meets Ancoats in this US-style sports bar, styled on an old-school gymnasium.
Sports games including late licence events are shown on four TVs, including a giant 136-inch screen.
An American-style food menu featuring burgers, corn dogs and fried chicken accompanies a range of craft beers and cocktails behind the bar.
This Saturday it's opening from 8.30am and hosting its first bottomless brunch to celebrate England reaching the Rugby World Cup final.
For £25, fans can get unlimited prosecco or Amstel until the game ends, with bacon and sausage butties to soak it up. Could get messy...
37 Blossom St, Manchester M4 6AJ
Tib Street Tavern
A no-nonsense Northern Quarter bar with large HD screens showing most Premiership fixtures as well as other major sports games.
It'll be opening from 8am on Saturday for the rugby.
There's a lengthy list of beers on draught and in bottles as well as cider, cocktails and spirits, plus pub grub such as burgers, hot
There's a big screen upstairs and more downstairs, as well as private booths available to hire.
74 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LG
Brickhouse Social
This New Wakefield Street bar (previously Black Dog Ballroom) has a roof terrace where sports games are shown, as well as number of screens in the main bar area, so you won't miss a kick wherever you are.
The bar is open from 9am on Saturday for the rugby, with pints starting at £2.50. You can book at brickhouse.social/reservations .
11-13 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP
Dive NQ
Named by Sky Sports and Carling as the number one spot to watch sports in Manchester, Northern Quarter bar Dive has eleven screens to watch all the action on.
An American-style food menu mixes up burgers, burritos, mac n cheese and fried chicken, while the bar is loaded with beers, spirits, wine and cocktails.
Dive also has The Snug, a sectioned off private area with a massive screen for groups to book.
It's opening at 8.30am on Saturday. Tables and booths available to book by contacting emailus@divenq.co.uk.
Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1SH
The Green
A dedicated sports bar, close to Piccadilly Station (next to the Native aparthotel) this place boasts one of the best canal-side beer gardens in the city.
But since this is Manchester and the final is in November, it may be best to stay comfy inside on the sofas.
There are also floor-to-ceiling screens and a full pub-style menu on offer.
It's officially open from 9am this Saturday but fans are advised to arrive earlier as it's expected to be busy.
Bridge House, 26 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2DQ
Chakalaka
One for the Springboks fans, this South African bar and restaurant in the Northern Quarter is opening up for the final.
Doors open at 8.30am and bookings aren't being taken so get down early to grab a seat.
105A Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LW
Shooters Sports Bar
Part of the Bierkeller complex inside the Printworks, Shooters has bragging rights to the biggest LED screen in the city alongside giant projector screens and HD TVs.
Designed with sports fans in mind, you'll find a good view where ever you stand.
It's opening from 8am on Saturday for the final. Bookings are being taken with food and drink packages starting from £10 per person, but there was limited capacity left at the time of writing. Email manchesterbookings@thebierkeller.co.uk for more information
The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS
Walkabout
Crammed with 60" HD Screens and surround sound, Aussie-themed bar Walkabout is one of the most popular places in The Printworks for live sport.
Food-wise the focus is on sharing platters, burgers and parmis, and there's an extensive drinks selection including sharing cocktails and shooter paddles and all the usual beers and ciders.
Doors open at 8.30am for Saturday's game. For booth enquiries call 0161 6724660, although we're told they are selling out fast.
The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS
Vue at The Printworks
The Vue cinema at The Printworks is opening up one of its screens for a free live screening of Saturday's game.
General manager Ian Harris said: “At Vue, we pride ourselves not just on bringing the latest blockbuster films in top quality sound, picture and comfort, but also our variety of big screen entertainment including live sport.
“England’s journey to the World Cup final has provided a terrific opportunity to showcase the Vue sporting experience, and also to give fans of both England and South Africa in Manchester somewhere to enjoy the match together, absolutely free.”
Tickets are free but limited and available to reserve on a first come, first served basis from
Tickets for the screening of the Rugby World Cup final are completely free, but limited and strictly first come first served basis from myvue.com .
Know of somewhere screening the game that's not on our list? Leave a comment below with the details or tweet us @CityLifeManc .
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