10 winning Phoenix sports bars to catch the game

It’s not always possible to see your favorite team live in action. But sometimes, skipping the crowded stadium and watching them from the comfort of a booth with a cold beer in hand can be even better.

Phoenix is filled with sports bars and every neighborhood has its own favorite watering hole. For true sports fans, 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 catch the game.

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 cheer on your favorite team. 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
Whether you’re visiting the location in Tempe, Gilbert or the Arcadia area, The Porch is a whole lot of fun. Suiting its name, these neighborhood hangouts each feature large outdoor areas strung with twinkle lights. Inside, there are tons of TVs, making sure there’s not a bad seat in the house. 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 the Appetizer Sampler, which for $40, includes chicken egg rolls, boneless wings, mozzarella sticks, tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, queso, marinara, sweet chili sauce and ranch. The Porch also offers weekend brunch, perfect for games that get the action started early.

Half Moon Sports Grill

288 E. Greenway Pkwy. #103
North Phoenix fans can head to Half Moon Sports Grill to catch the action. 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 out the burger of the month.

Title 9 Sports Grill

4221 N. Seventh Ave.
Title 9 Sports Grill is the Valley’s hub for women’s sports. Opened last spring, the Melrose District spot features a trophy wall, a giant photo wall of Phoenix Mercury G.O.A.T., Diana Taurasi, and cocktails named after athletes. There are also screens big and small throughout the space, airing a wide range of sports. Stop by to watch the Mercury play, or tune in to catch a tennis match, college softball championship or Professional Women’s Hockey League game. Food options include shareable appetizers, many different flavors of wings, salads, handhelds and weekend brunch.

Fate Brewing Co.

Multiple locations
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, Tempe and other locations
The 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.

Backyard

21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
1975 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert
Backyard first opened at Desert Ridge in March 2024 followed by a Gilbert location in September that year. 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.

The Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery

335 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert
The giant outdoor space at O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery’s downtown Gilbert location is technically a neighborhood park, but it was also crowned Phoenix New Times’ Best Beer Garden. While we’ve seen some packed parks in our day, this one takes the cake, with a massive theater-like screen for airing sports and movies, a dog run and an arcade area. Grab one of the Adirondack chairs on the lawn or reserve one of the cabanas that flank The Park for your group – each is shaded and has seating and TVs for your own private viewing party.

Lookout Tavern

830 E. Greenway Parkway, #100
The north Phoenix outpost is often bustling with events from trivia and bingo to watch parties for UFC and boxing. During the NFL season, Lookout Tavern is a space for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. The bar also boasts nightlife and a weekend party brunch featuring shareable cocktails, but it’s hard to beat for catching a game. Lookout has a wall of TVs in the dining room and some 50 screens scattered around the rest of the restaurant, bar and its two patios. On the menu, you’ll find shareable snacks such as sliders, loaded fries and flatbreads, along with a full bar.

Trevor’s Liquor

Multiple locations
Trevor’s Liquor is many things. It’s a liquor store, a gift shop, a pizzeria and a cocktail bar. In some of its locations, it’s also an arcade and a cigar lounge. On top of all that, it’s a great spot to catch the game. Grab your friends, pile into a booth and order some stellar pizza. If you’re solo, snag a seat at the bar and catch the action of the busy bartenders shaking drinks as you keep an eye on the score. The beer list is long, the slices are huge and there are plenty of screens to watch the action. Stay for the whole game, or catch the first half and then stock up on beer from the massive selection of bottles and cans to-go, and continue the fun at home.