A ‘world-first’ interactive football entertainment venue is set to open in Printworks Manchester next year.
Spread across 25,000 sq ft, Crossbar will feature fully immersive football boxes, EA-style gameplay with real footballs, player leaderboards and spot prizes.
The football boxes, which cater to all levels of players, are private tech-enabled playing spaces with motion tracking, reactive projection, surround sound and tactile floor vibrations. Guests can compete in skill challenges and tournaments while friends watch, dine and cheer from custom-built lounges.
VIP and private event spaces provide exclusive hires for families, corporate groups and special occasions. Crossbar also features a steak-led restaurant, two bars, and food and drinks served directly to the gaming areas.
Crossbar extends its reach beyond the venue through its charity foundation, delivering the experience to children with special needs via haptic-enabled sensory pods.
Crossbar is scheduled to open in June 2026.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Mon 10 Nov 2025
