Where to Watch Football in NYC

Where to Watch Football in NYC

It’s kickoff season! Whether you’re screaming at RedZone highlights or just here for the wings, we rounded up the best sports bars in NYC to watch NFL games, from Wildcard Weekend to the Super Bowl. Find your borough, crack a beer, and settle in.


Jump to your borough:

Brooklyn | Queens | Manhattan | Staten Island | The Bronx



Brooklyn Bars: 

Kent Ale House

51 Kent Ave | Williamsburg

Kent Ale House is a Brooklyn favorite for NFL Sundays, showing every game with full Sunday Ticket and plenty of big screens. Pair it with a craft beer, burger, and their truffle fries for the win.


Lock Yard

9221 5th Ave | Bay Ridge

This Bay Ridge gem has three big screens and a cozy beer garden. Bonus: their beer list and menu are deep enough to soothe any game-day heartbreak.


Fulton Ale House

1446 Fulton St | Crown Heights

Fulton Ale House Crown Heights Buffalo Bills Bar
Photo: Fulton Ale House

A lowkey Buffalo Bills bar with serious spirit. Catch all the NFL action, and don’t sleep on their blanket + beer package during colder games.


Backyard Bars 

Williamsburg & Park Slope

BK Backyard Bar in Williamsburg is all about big outdoor vibes, while the South Slope spot adds billiards and arcade games to the mix. Both have plenty of screens, making them solid NFL Sunday hangouts.


Roebling Sporting Club

225 N 8th St | Williamsburg

Wall-to-wall TVs, strong drinks, solid food, and zero judgment for screaming at the screen. Roebling’s is where Williamsburg watches sports... and eats tater tot nachos!


Queens Bars:

The Courtyard Ale House

40-18 Queens Blvd | Sunnyside

Photo: The Courtyard Ale House

This local favorite has been serving Sunnyside for 20+ years. Expect a covered backyard beer garden, tons of recently updated TVs, and full NFL Sunday Ticket coverage.


Katch

31-19 Newton Ave | Astoria

With 64 TVs, 50 beers on tap, and a massive backyard, Katch is one of the top sports bars in Queens to watch football without missing a play.


Tap House

72-07 Austin St | Forest Hills

20 draft beers. 10 big screens with every sports package. 10 kinds of wings from mild to Bob Marley?? Tap House is the full NFL package.


Manhattan Bars:

Brickyard Craft Kitchen & Bar

23 Park Pl | Tribeca

Photo: Brickyard Craft Kitchen & Bar

Brickyard Craft Kitchen & Bar isn’t just about the food, it boasts the longest bar table in NYC and 10 massive video walls, making it a prime spot for all-day sports marathons. Cold beers, endless screens, and zero bad seats.


Stout NYC

Multiple Locations

A go-to for Monday Night Football. With multiple locations across Manhattan, you’ll find great bar food, loads of craft beer, and TVs from every angle.


Clinton Hall

Multiple Locations

Clinton Hall NYC NFL Bar
Photo: Clinton Hall

Catch NFL Sundays with 50-cent wings and Supercraft beers. Double Smashed Burgers and Doughnut Grilled Cheese seal the deal. Come hungry, leave happy.


Standings

43 E 7th St | East Village

No frills, all game. A dive bar legend known for putting sound on the games and craft beer in your hand. Pennant-lined walls = game day energy.


Legends NYC

6 W 33rd St | Midtown South

Legends NYC may be known as the city’s soccer HQ, but it’s also a top NFL spot with 20+ big screens, a stacked beer list, and a prime Midtown location steps from Penn Station.


Smithfield Hall NYC

138 W 25th St | Chelsea

Smithfield Hall NYC Football Bar

Arguably the most complete NFL experience in NYC. NFL Sunday Ticket, table reservations, central location, and screens for days. Bring your crew.


East End Bar & Grill

1664 1st Ave | UES

UES staple for all things football. Think $18 Bud Light pitchers, wing deals, and every NFL game on deck—including preseason matchups.


The Three Monkeys

832 8th Ave | Midtown West

Two floors, tons of TVs, and one of the best craft beer lists in Midtown. Spacious, friendly, and built for game day. Bonus: the covered patio is clutch.


Staten Island Bars:
O'Neill's

1614 Forest Ave | Westerleigh

O'Neill's Staten Island NFL Bar

Classic Irish pub with big screens, big beers, and a regular crowd that treats every Sunday like the Super Bowl. A true neighborhood spot.


Ralph's Sports Bar

1571 Richmond Road | Todt Hill

Ralph’s Sports Bar is a Staten Island favorite for NFL Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays with the game sound on. Expect plenty of screens, award-winning wings, and killer game day deals.


Trackside Bar & Grill

61 New Dorp Plaza | New Dorp

Steps from the New Dorp train station, Trackside is a hidden gem for football fans who want strong drinks, no fuss, and zero transit excuses.


Bronx Bars:
Bronx Alehouse

216 W 238th St | Kingsbridge

A local favorite with daily specials, craft beers, and skillet nachos that might outshine the game. Easily one of the best sports bars in the Bronx, plus they play all the college games too!


Blackstone Bar & Grill

3713 Riverdale Ave | Riverdale

Beer, wings, big TVs... all the essentials for a proper watch party. While you’re at it, get elbow-deep in their wings and the legendary Blackstone Bleu Burger.


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Check out our full guide to the Best Sports Bars in NYC.


Updated September 2025