Amsterdam clusters its game day venues around Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, then spreads the rest through the Centrum for the Ajax crowd and the visiting fans. The difference between a good Amsterdam sports bar and a great one is rarely the count of TVs. It is whether you get English commentary, whether you can see a screen when the room is full, and whether the place carries the match you actually want. These ten get those things right.
Screen Palaces for Any Match
These central rooms are built for screen count and breadth of coverage, most of them with English commentary on the headline game.
01
Coco's Outback
Rembrandtplein$$26 TVs + 2 big screens / English commentary
With 26 televisions, two big screens and gorgeous leather couches, Coco's is firmly one of the best places in the city to watch a game. There is a sports agenda on the site, but for any major match the odds are they are showing it, and with English commentary.
Game day tip: Check the sports agenda online, then arrive early for a marquee match to claim a couch.
02
Three Sisters Pub
Rembrandtplein$$28 TVs / 218 channels
At the heart of Rembrandtplein, this English pub runs 28 TVs that can show ten different games at once and carries 218 sports channels from around the world, more than any other bar in the city. If a game is being broadcast anywhere, Three Sisters can usually find it.
Game day tip: Ask the staff to put your match on a specific screen, then settle in for the afternoon.
03
The Tara
Rokin$$Large Irish pub / Major events
A large modern Irish pub spanning a restaurant, lounge and bar near Rembrandtplein, The Tara shows major sporting events on multiple televisions and runs live bands and DJs around the fixtures. The scale means there is room to watch comfortably even on a busy night.
Game day tip: Good for a big match with a group, with space to spread out across the rooms.
04
The Waterhole
Leidseplein$$Many screens / Football to NFL
On Korte Leidsedwarsstraat off Leidseplein, The Waterhole is a dedicated sports bar with screens scattered throughout, showing everything from football and rugby to American football and darts. It is the late night choice in the Leidseplein cluster.
Game day tip: Handy for a late or overseas kickoff, when the Leidseplein crowd keeps it going.
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Irish Pubs and English Commentary
For the Premier League, the Champions League and the Six Nations with commentary you can follow, these Irish and English pubs are the dependable picks.
05
O'Reilly's Irish Pub
Centrum$$Since 1994 / Big screens
Open since 1994, O'Reilly's shows live football, rugby, Champions League and Six Nations on multiple big screens with English commentary. It is the long running Centrum standard for an English speaking crowd that wants the match and a Guinness.
Game day tip: Reliable for Six Nations Saturdays, when the rugby crowd packs the big screens.
06
Satellite Sports Cafe
Leidseplein$$Multiple screens / Event-night ribs
On Leidseplein, Satellite shows all the top matches across multiple screens and is known for an all-you-can-eat ribs deal on big event nights. It is a straightforward, central sports cafe for a game and a feed.
Game day tip: Come on a big event night for the all-you-can-eat ribs alongside the match.
07
Belushi's
Centrum$$International sport / Big screens
Belushi's plays a large selection of international sport, from the Premier League and Champions League to rugby, the NFL, boxing and basketball, with a range of international beers. It is the easy choice for neutral big match atmosphere with a young, mixed crowd.
Game day tip: Good for a last minute big game when you have not booked anything.
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Local Corners and the Ajax Crowd
For an Irish singalong or a hall full of Ajax fans, these rooms add a local edge to the game day map.
08
Mulligans Irish Music Bar
Rembrandtplein$$Irish sport / Live trad music
Billed as the oldest and best Irish pub in town, Mulligans broadcasts Irish sport on satellite TV and runs live traditional music, which makes it the pick for a GAA game or a rugby afternoon with a singalong. It is a favorite with both tourists and locals.
Game day tip: Best for Irish sport and a session, with the trad music going around the game.
09
The Clansman
Centrum$$Scottish pub / Football
A friendly Scottish pub on Lange Niezel in the Centrum, The Clansman shows football to a crowd of regulars and visiting fans, with a proper pint and an unfussy room. It is the neighborhood game day choice away from the square crowds.
Game day tip: A solid walk-in for a midweek game when the bigger sports cafes are packed.
10
Q-Factory
Oostpoort$$Huge screen / Ajax crowd
Q-Factory plays the Ajax matches live on a huge screen in its big hall, which draws a crowd that turns the room into a partisan home for the club. It is the place to watch Ajax with fans rather than tourists.
Game day tip: Come for an Ajax match, when the big hall fills with a partisan crowd.
Game Day Questions
Where can I watch the game with English commentary in Amsterdam?
Coco's Outback on Rembrandtplein shows major matches on 26 TVs and two big screens with English commentary, and Three Sisters Pub carries 218 channels across 28 TVs. O'Reilly's Irish Pub also runs English commentary on football and rugby.
Which Amsterdam bar has the most screens?
Three Sisters Pub on Rembrandtplein runs 28 TVs that can show ten games at once with 218 sports channels, while Coco's Outback pairs 26 televisions with two big screens.
Where do Ajax fans watch the game in Amsterdam?
Q-Factory plays Ajax matches live on a huge screen in its big hall and draws a partisan crowd, making it the place to watch Ajax with fans rather than tourists.
Where can I watch the Premier League or rugby in Amsterdam?
O'Reilly's Irish Pub shows the Premier League, Champions League and Six Nations on big screens with English commentary, and The Waterhole off Leidseplein carries football, rugby and American football.
Our Verdict on Game Day in Amsterdam
Amsterdam rewards knowing the cluster. Head to Coco's, Three Sisters or The Tara around Rembrandtplein for screen count, lean on O'Reilly's and Belushi's for English commentary, and find Q-Factory for an Ajax crowd. The common thread across all ten is simple. They treat the game as the main event, not background noise.
