THE football event of the summer kicks off on Friday and Swindon's pubs are preparing for fans to fill up beer gardens and enjoy the biggest matches on big-screen TVs.

Here is a little list of the town's taverns which are taking bookings. Let us know if there are any we've missed and where you'll be watching.

The Ridge, Swindon - family fan zone with giant LED cinema screen, bar, facepainting, pop-up food outlets, beat the goalie.

The Queens Tap - seven TV screens, food, beer garden, outdoor screen, pet-friendly

Woodlands Edge - four TV screens, food, beer garden, outdoor screen, pet-friendly

The Tap and Barrel - three TV screens, food, beer garden, projector, pet-friendly

The Messenger - six TVs screens, food, beer garden, outdoor screen

The Clifton Hotel - two TV screens, one giant screen and projector, food. pet-friendly

The Merlin - six TV screens, food, beer garden, two outdoor screens, pet-friendly

The Iron Horse - three TV screens, food, beer garden, pet-friendly

Goldfinger Tavern - two TV screens, food, beer garden, pet-friendly

The Windmill - one TV screen, food, beer garden, pet-friendly

The Harvey - one TV screen, food, beer garden, pet-friendly

Brookhouse Farm - one TV screen, food, beer garden.

More to follow...