Every neighborhood has its own watering hole, but some spots in metro Phoenix rise above the rest. Whether they serve exceptional wings, a perfect pint or are filled with screens, here are the 10 best sports bars in Phoenix to cheer on your team.
Zipps Sports Grill
Multiple locationsWhen it comes to sports bars in the Valley, Zipps is a classic. The first location opened in 1995 and over the last three decades, this local chain has expanded to include neighborhood bars all over the metro area. Each bar is filled with TVs and adoring fans. Zipps is famous for its Golden Wings, so plan to cheer on your team with a basket of the sweet and spicy morsels. There are also nachos, mozzarella sticks, chips and guac and pretzels with beer cheese for when the excitement of the game works up your appetite. 
Watch the game with the field in the background at Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers inside Chase Field.
Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Multiple locations Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers was already known and loved as a Valley destination to watch sports. But the local chain solidified its status as one of the very best places to catch a game when it opened a location inside Chase Field in 2022. The bar and restaurant has an open awning where fans can look out over the diamond as the Arizona Diamondbacks take the field. For baseball fans, it’s a pretty special experience. But any of the Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers locations around town make for a great spot to catch the game. Pair one of the giant, juicy burgers with your pick from the massive beer list which includes international, domestic and local craft options.
The Porch
Multiple locations With locations in Tempe, Gilbert and the Arcadia area, The Porch is a whole lot of fun. Suiting its name, these neighborhood hangouts each feature large outdoor areas stung with twinkle lights. Inside, there are tons of TVs perfect for catching the game. The menu includes bar classics such as chicken wings and burgers but also offers rice bowls, pasta dishes and salads. If you want to watch the game with a group of friends, order either of the two sampler options for a little taste of everything. The Porch also offers weekend brunch.
The FanDuel Sportsbook at Footprint Center is the perfect spot for serious sports fans.
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FanDuel Sportsbook
201 E. Jefferson St.What better place to be a sports fan than at a sportsbook where you can place bets, watch multiple games on big screens all around the space and order pizza and a beer? The FanDuel Sportsbook is a uniquely sports-centric destination in the heart of downtown designed for serious sports fans. While you can enter the basketball arena directly from the bar on game days, you don't need a ticket to enjoy the space. Non-ticket holders are welcome to grab a seat near any of the giant screens for beer and sports betting.
Head over to Half Moon Sports Grill for a plate of wings and a cold beer to watch the game.
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Half Moon Sports Grill
288 E. Greenway Pkwy. #103Last February, the Highland Avenue location of Half Moon Sports Grill closed. But its sister restaurant on Greenway Parkway in north Phoenix is still going strong. This sports-centered spot serves burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches and wraps all from its TV screen-filled dining area. Grab a stool at the bar, get comfy in the lounge or snag a spot by the pool table. Make sure to check the daily specials that rotate throughout the week including taco Tuesday and fish Friday.
Fate Brewing Co.
4445 N. Seventh St.Fate Brewing Co. landed in Phoenix in May 2023, adding a central spot to its lineup of locations in Tempe and Scottsdale. The brewer built this space, located just off the Grand Canal Trail, from the ground up. The bar is encircled by TVs overhead and opens out to a dog-friendly patio. That space and the interior perimeter likewise boast screens to ensure you don’t miss any of the action. A rotating menu of craft beers is filled with options perfect for pairing with the brewery's crispy wings, stacked nachos and various flatbreads.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S. Mill Ave., #102, TempeThe Tempe location of Pedal Haus Brewery is a perennial spot to watch Arizona State University sports, as well as the pros. When the beer maker moved its brewing operations to a new facility in Chandler, the Mill Avenue spot got a facelift that added more dining room seating and televisions, among other upgrades. The patio, which is one of the largest in Tempe, offers a biergarten-like vibe with no shortage of screens to catch the game.
Phoenix is filled with great spots to catch the big game including Backyard at Desert Ridge.
Backyard at Desert Ridge
Backyard at Desert Ridge
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.1975 E. Williams Field Road, GilbertBackyard is a newcomer to the area which first opened at Desert Ridge in March 2024 followed by a Gilbert location in September. The idea for the al fresco-style bar and restaurant is simple – create the vibe of a great backyard barbecue, but bigger. Backyard is massive by every measure. Huge LED screens air dozens of games simultaneously. There are multiple bars, a stage for live entertainment and countless clusters of patio-style seating perfect to gather around with friends over a pitcher of beer and an order of sticky pork ribs or nachos.
