Mumbai builds its game day around two calendars. Cricket fills the room for an India match or an IPL night, and the late Premier League and European football pull a smaller, sharper crowd after midnight. The best rooms here run a big screen for the headline event, put the sound on for the match rather than the music, and take bookings because the popular ones fill fast. These ten cover both calendars, from the Bandra football rooms to the big screen cricket halls.
Big Screen Cricket Halls
When India plays or the IPL is on, you want a giant screen and a room that fills with fans. These halls run the cricket as an event, with the sound up and the crowd loud.
01
Amoeba Sports Bar
Phoenix Market City, Kurla$$Big screens / Bowling
Amoeba inside Phoenix Market City is the rare Mumbai sports bar with an attached bowling alley, and its big screens run the live cricket alongside the English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. The format suits a long game day, with the sound on for the headline match and lanes to fill the gaps between kickoffs.
Game day tip: Book a table near the main screen for an India cricket match, since the room fills early on a big fixture.
02
The Studs Sports Bar & Grill
Andheri + Thane$$Stadium screens / Live music
The Studs runs large screens that build a stadium feel, with venues in Andheri and Thane that fill for the cricket and the football. The room pairs the live match with pub music between innings, and the sound goes up for the headline event so the crowd has something to react to.
Game day tip: Go to the Andheri branch for a weekend India match, when the room is loudest and the screens are full.
03
The United Sports Bar & Grill
Multiple / Eastern suburbs$$HD TVs / Pool
The United keeps a pool table, a big screen and HD televisions across the room, which makes it an easy all round choice for cricket and football. It carries the major matches with the sound on and the layout works for a group that wants a frame on every wall rather than one giant picture.
Game day tip: Use the HD televisions around the room when the main screen is reserved for the headline cricket fixture.
04
The Bar Stock Exchange
Colaba$$Big screen / EPL crowd
The Bar Stock Exchange in Colaba draws a young sports crowd and packs out for the English Premier League on weekend nights. A big screen anchors the room, the drink prices move with demand, and the football brings the energy that makes it an event rather than a quiet watch.
Game day tip: Arrive early for a weekend Premier League game, since the room fills to capacity on a big fixture.
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Bandra and South Mumbai Football Rooms
For the late Premier League and European nights, the football crowd gathers in Bandra and South Mumbai. These rooms put the commentary on and stay open for the overseas window.
05
The Irish House
BKC + multiple$$Giant screen / 50 beers
The Irish House at Urban Plaza in BKC runs about four HD televisions plus a giant screen, and it commits to live sport across cricket and football. More than fifty beers and a long food menu keep a session going, and the room puts the sound on for the headline match alongside its drinking games and music.
Game day tip: Take a seat near the giant screen for the football, and book ahead for an India cricket night.
06
The Boston Butt
Pali Hill, Bandra West$$EPL specials / One big screen
The Boston Butt on Pali Hill runs special offers whenever the English Premier League is on, with the match shown on one big screen. The plush seating near the screen is the spot to claim, the barbecue menu of sausages and pork ribs holds up across a long game, and the room fills for the marquee fixtures.
Game day tip: Get here early and grab the comfortable seats near the screen, since there is only one and it draws a crowd.
07
Geoffrey's
Hotel Marine Plaza, Marine Drive$$Classic pub / Live screenings
Geoffrey's at Hotel Marine Plaza is one of the older pubs in the city and a warm room for a live screening on Marine Drive. The energetic crowd and comfortable setting make it a steady choice for the cricket and the football, with the match on and a calmer feel than the bigger sports halls.
Game day tip: Good for an evening fixture on Marine Drive when you want a classic pub over a loud sports hall.
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Pubs and All Round Sports Rooms
These wider sports rooms carry cricket, football and tennis across the week, which suits a group that follows more than one sport on a single night.
08
TAP Resto Bar
Andheri$$Beer on tap / Big screens
TAP in Andheri pairs beer on tap and pub food with big screens, and it stays packed through the sports season. It runs the cricket and the tennis with the crowd of fans the room draws, and the format suits a relaxed watch with a fresh pour rather than an all out event night.
Game day tip: Come for a midweek cricket or tennis fixture, when the taps and the screens make for an easy night.
09
Havana Cafe & Bar
Marine Lines$$Cricket crowd / Multi sport
Havana screens live football, tennis and cricket, but it is the India cricket nights that fill the room with the most passionate crowd. The energy on a big match is the draw, so it suits a fan who wants to be among others reacting to every ball rather than watching quietly in a corner.
Game day tip: Head here for an India cricket match, when the room is at its loudest and most invested.
10
Agent Jack's
Lower Parel / Andheri$$TVs throughout / Finger food
Agent Jack's dots televisions across the room and screens both football and cricket, with finger food built for a long watch. It is the easy neighborhood choice for a midweek fixture, a place to settle in with a plate and a drink and follow the match without needing to book a big table in advance.
Game day tip: Use it as a relaxed weeknight option for a Champions League or cricket fixture close to Lower Parel.
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Game Day Questions
Where can I watch IPL and India cricket matches in Mumbai?
Amoeba at Phoenix Market City, The Studs in Andheri and Havana on Marine Lines all run the cricket as an event with the sound up. The popular rooms fill early for an India match or an IPL night, so book ahead.
Which Mumbai bar shows the English Premier League?
The Bar Stock Exchange in Colaba and The Boston Butt on Pali Hill both draw the Premier League crowd, and The Irish House in BKC runs the football on its giant screen. All three put the sound on for the headline match.
What time do Premier League games kick off in Mumbai?
India is four and a half hours ahead of the United Kingdom, so the Saturday 3pm games start around 7:30pm in Mumbai and the late European nights run past midnight. Check that a room keeps its screens on for the overseas window.
Do Mumbai sports bars take bookings for big matches?
Yes, and you should use them. The popular rooms fill to capacity for an India cricket match or a marquee Premier League fixture, so call ahead and reserve a table near the main screen if you are going with a group.
Our Verdict on Game Day in Mumbai
Mumbai is about matching the room to the calendar. The big screen halls turn an India cricket match or an IPL night into an event, the Bandra and Colaba football rooms pull the late Premier League crowd, and the all round pubs carry whatever is on across the week. Book ahead for the big games, since the best rooms fill fast. The common thread is that they treat the match as the reason you came, with the sound on and a screen worth watching.
How We Picked
Every bar on this list was checked against its own current listing plus at least one independent guide before publishing, and ranked on the game day specifics that matter: screen count and sight lines, whether the sound goes on for the right league, the leagues and sports shown, the crowd, and how the room handles a late or overseas kickoff. We exclude venues we could not verify as open and showing live sport. For the method behind every game day guide, see our pillar guide to watching the game.
