Images of the public viewing setup at football club Union Berlin’s Alte Forsterei stadium, where fans have been allowed to bring their own sofas and watch games on a giant screen for free.
Updated: June 16, 2014, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Germany’s World Cup 2014 living room
People sit on sofas as they watch the opening game of the 2014 World Cup between Brazil and Croatia, during a public viewing event at the Alte Forsterei stadium in Berlin on June 12, 2014. Thomas Peter / Reuters
People sit on sofas as they watch the opening game of the 2014 World Cup between Brazil and Croatia at the Alte Forsterei stadium in Berlin, Germany. Thomas Peter / Reuters
People sit on sofas as they watch the opening game of the 2014 World Cup at the Alte Forsterei in Berlin, Germany. Thomas Peter / Reuters
Early arrivals uncover their sofa to watch a 2014 World Cup match at a public viewing event at Berlin's Alte Forsterei stadium. home to Union Berlin, of the German second division, who have turned their stadium into a giant 'World Cup living room'. Thomas Peter / Reuters
People sit on sofas as they watch a 2014 World Cup soccer match during a public viewing event at the Alte Forsterei stadium in Berlin on June 15, 2014. Thomas Peter / Reuters
People sit on sofas as they watch a 2014 World Cup match at the Alte Forsterei stadium in Berlin on June 15, 2014. Thomas Peter / Reuters
People sit on sofas as they watch a 2014 World Cup match at Berlin Union's Alte Forsterei stadium, where public viewings of the World Cup are being held in a vast 'World Cup living room'. Thomas Peter / Reuters