Our Take on Satellite Sports Cafe
Satellite Sports Cafe sits at Leidseplein 11, on the corner of Amsterdam's busiest nightlife square, and has run as a dedicated sports room for around 15 years. The cafe's own site counts more than 30 screens and claims more live sport than any other venue in the city.
The food deal is the signature. Unlimited spare ribs run at 21.95 euros, a fixture that Tripadvisor reviewers have flagged for years as the move on a match night.
A second, newer room next door on Korte Leidsedwarsstraat doubles the capacity with the same screens and menu, which keeps walk ins realistic even on a Champions League evening. Weekend nights add DJ sets after the late fixtures wrap.
Among Amsterdam sports bars, Satellite is the Leidseplein default: central, fast, and built around the combination of a game and a feed rather than craft pints.
What to Order
What Regulars Say
- The cafe's own site claims more live sport than any venue in the city across 30 plus screens.
- Tripadvisor reviewers return for the unlimited ribs deal on event nights.
- The second room next door is the regulars' tip when the main corner room packs out.
Best Time to Visit
Weeknight European fixtures for easy seats, weekends for the full Leidseplein crowd and the DJ sets after.
Who It Is For
Visitors staying near Leidseplein, hungry groups, and anyone who wants the match without a reservation.
The full Sports Bars in Amsterdam roundup expands the picks across the city, our Amsterdam Bar Guide covers every occasion, and our guide to watching the game in Amsterdam ranks the match day rooms.
Sources: satellitesportscafe.nl (2026-06); Tripadvisor reviews; Yelp; I amsterdam sports bar guide.
