The wait is almost over for the most anticipated cross-discipline fight since Muhammad Ali vs wrestler Antonio Inoki. On Saturday night in Las Vegas (Sunday morning Shanghai time), 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor will put his money where his motor-mouth is as he steps into the domain of our generation's finest boxer, Floyd 'Money' Mayweather. The run-up to this fight has been the talk of the sports media for months, with a worldwide press tour leaving nothing but controversy in its wake. A spectacle sure to break records and not to be missed – here's where you can witness it in Shanghai. Irish flags are optional, but strongly encouraged...
The Camel
The Camel is one of the best places to watch sports in Shanghai with screens all over. Coverage starts at 8am. 100RMB entry, which includes three drinks or one breakfast and one drink.
The Camel 1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu (6437 9446). 8am. 100RMB.
Cages Bar and Sports
Shanghai’s beloved bats-and-beer destination Cages Bar and Sports shows sporting events on its big screen, with a variety of drinks and food available. Doors open 9am.
Cages Third Floor, Jingan Sports Centre, 428 Jiangning Lu, near Wuding Lu (5299 5273). 9am. 250RMB; 180RMB presale (price includes breakfast buffet and two drinks).
The Shed
The Shed is a relaxed laid-back space for cheap, quality drinks with a healthy dose of live sports screenings. There's also a menu of comforting pub grub. Free entry, and all day Sunday roasts for 88RMB.
The Shed 698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Kangding Lu (6237 6381). 9am. Free.
La Bamba
The king of cheap beer and eats for Yangpu's student population. Doors open at 8.30am, coverage begins at 9am. Food and drink deals aplenty, and entry is completely free.
La Bamba Second Floor, 333 Guoding Lu near Handan Lu. 8.30am. Free.
The BREW
Not your average hotel bar, The BREW may reside within The Kerry Hotel beside Century Park but has built a strong reputation in its own right thanks to the excellent craft beers brewed on site first by Leon Mickelson and now by Nate Ross. The BREW will air the event from 10am, and serve drinks fancy enough for Money Mayweather himelf. 198RMB brunch buffet, and an additional 128RMB for free flow beer (10 percent service charge).
The BREW First Floor, Kerry Hotel Pudong, 1388 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu, 10am. Free.
Big Bamboo
With many massive screens and foosball tables to whittle away advertising breaks, Big Bamboo will begin coverage at 10am.
Big Bamboo (Jingan) 123 Nanyang Lu, near Tongren Lu (6256 2265). 10am. 160RMB; 130RMB (presale).