Oslo loves its football, and the city packs a lot of dedicated sports pubs into a small centre. On a Premier League Saturday or a Champions League night the rooms fill from Gamlebyen to Majorstuen. The question is which one has the screens, the sound, and the league coverage for the match you came for.
This list ranks the 10 rooms our editors send people to when the fixture matters, scored on our game-day method: screens and sightlines, sound, crowd, the sports each place actually shows, game-day operations, drinks and food, and access. For the wider scene, see the Oslo sports bars guide and the global sports bars hub.
Watching the Game in Oslo: The Basics
Most of the best rooms sit in the central Sentrum, an easy walk or a short T-bane ride apart, with a couple out in Gamlebyen and Majorstuen. Norwegian sports bars lean heavily on football, so check ahead for the NFL or the NBA. Prices run high, as everywhere in Oslo, so a pint with the match is the norm rather than a long session. Book a table for the big European nights.
The 10 best bars to watch the game in Oslo
01 — BEST OVERALL FOR FOOTBALL
Bernie's
Gamlebyen
6 Screens
$$
PL + Scottish
Bernie's in Gamlebyen is a dedicated sports bar and neighbourhood pub running six screens, and it carries one of the widest fixture lists in Oslo. It shows the Premier League, the Scottish Premiership, the EFL Championship, the Champions League, the Europa League, the Six Nations, and even GAA, with the sound on for the main match. The old town setting keeps it local rather than touristy.
We recommend: The pick for an unusual fixture like a Scottish or GAA match. Check the listings before you go.
02 — BEST FOR MATCH CHOICE
Bohemen Sportspub
Sentrum
Tons of Screens
$
Several Rooms
Bohemen in the city centre is regularly called Oslo's number one football pub, with screens covering almost every wall and several rooms so you can face any direction. Regulars praise it for showing the big matches like El Clasico with a knowledgeable crowd and quick service. The multiple rooms let it run different games at once.
We recommend: Good for a packed fixture list. Pick the room with the match you want and settle in.
03 — BEST BIG SPORTS PUB
The Scotsman
Karl Johans gate
Big Sports Pub
$$
Food + Music
The Scotsman on Karl Johans gate bills itself as Oslo's biggest sports pub, a large central venue with screens throughout plus food, karaoke, and live music. The scale and the main street location make it an easy meet up before or after a game, and it carries the major football fixtures. It leans communal and lively rather than quiet.
We recommend: Use it as a central rallying point on a big match day, then stay on for the music.
04 — BEST FOOTBALL CROWD
Andy's Pub
Sentrum
Plenty of TVs
$
Football Focus
Andy's Pub in the centre is a long standing Oslo football local with plenty of TVs and a good crowd of fans for the big games. It keeps the focus squarely on the football rather than the trimmings, which suits supporters who want the match and a pint among like minded people. A reliable, no frills choice for a Premier League weekend.
We recommend: Best for a weekend Premier League fixture with a proper football crowd.
05 — BEST IRISH PUB
O'Reillys Irish Pub
Sentrum
Multiple Screens
$$
Rugby + Football
O'Reillys is Oslo's central Irish pub for live sport, showing football and rugby across multiple screens with the sound on for the headline fixtures. The Irish pub format makes it a strong call for a Six Nations Saturday or a Champions League night, with Guinness on tap and a lively crowd. It is easy to reach in the city centre.
We recommend: Good for a rugby international or a European night. Get in early for the big fixtures.
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06 — BEST FOR ATMOSPHERE
Pokalen
Youngstorget
Screens + Stage
$$
Concert Venue
Pokalen near Youngstorget pairs football screenings with a concert stage, so a match day can roll straight into live music. Regulars rate it for watching football with great bartenders and a cosy bar, which gives it a friendlier feel than a sports barn. It suits fans who want the game and a night out in one room.
We recommend: Time a visit for a fixture with a gig afterward. The bar staff know their football.
07 — BEST FOR AMERICAN SPORTS
O'Learys
Sentrum
Big Screens
$$
NFL + NBA
O'Learys, the Nordic American sports bar chain, runs big screens and a Boston themed sports diner menu, and it is one of the more reliable Oslo rooms for the NFL and the NBA alongside European football. The American format suits a Super Bowl night or an NBA finals game with food and a large group. It carries the major fixtures across the board.
We recommend: The pick for a Super Bowl or NBA night. Book a table for the headline American games.
08 — BEST FOR MULTIPLE MATCHES
Daglighallen
Centre
Several Big Screens
$
Eliteserien
Daglighallen, the brown pub at Samfundet, mounts several large screens on the walls and can run different matches at once, from the Eliteserien and the OBOS League to the Premier League, La Liga, and the Champions League. The cosy, buzzy atmosphere and the local league coverage set it apart. It is a strong pick for Norwegian football.
We recommend: Best for an Eliteserien fixture or two matches at once. Arrive early for a wall screen seat.
09 — BEST DEDICATED SPORTS BAR
Kickoff Sportsbar
Centre
Screens Throughout
$
Football
Kickoff is a dedicated Oslo sports bar that ranks across local guides for live football, with screens throughout and a straightforward match day focus. The name says it all, and the room fills for the big European and Premier League fixtures. It is a dependable centre city option when you just want the game on a good screen.
We recommend: A solid default for a Premier League or Champions League weekend in the centre.
10 — BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Old Irish Pub Majorstuen
Majorstuen
Sports Screens
$$
Football + Sport
The Old Irish Pub sports bar at Majorstuen shows football and other sport on its screens away from the centre, which gives it a more local feel for a match day. The Irish pub setup means a good beer list and a relaxed crowd for a weekend fixture. It suits fans staying west of the centre who want the game without the downtown crush.
We recommend: Use it for a relaxed weekend fixture on the west side of the city.
How we picked these Oslo bars
We started with the venues Oslo locals rate, then checked each against current independent coverage, including Yelp's Oslo sports bar rankings, Tripadvisor, and Resthon's big screen guide, plus each bar's own listings for screens, hours, and the leagues it carries. We confirmed the screen setups and the league coverage before ranking, and we did not pad the list.
We left off rooms that show sport only as background, and we did not pad the list. Every venue here commits to the broadcast for a real match and draws a game-day crowd. For more on watching specific competitions, see our Premier League and Champions League guides, or find a room near you at the sports bars near me hub.
Frequently asked questions
Which Oslo bar is best for watching the Premier League?
Bernie's in Gamlebyen runs six screens and carries the Premier League alongside the Scottish Premiership, the EFL Championship, and European competitions. Bohemen Sportspub, Andy's Pub, and The Scotsman also show the headline English fixtures with a strong football crowd.
Where can I watch the NFL in Oslo?
O'Learys, the Nordic American sports bar, is the most reliable Oslo room for the NFL and the NBA, with big screens and an American menu. Bernie's and Daglighallen also carry a wide sports program across multiple screens.
Which Oslo bar shows Norwegian Eliteserien games?
Daglighallen at Samfundet broadcasts the Eliteserien and the OBOS League on several large screens alongside the Premier League, La Liga, and the Champions League. Bernie's and Bohemen also cover the domestic and European fixtures.
Do I need to book a sports bar in Oslo for a big match?
For a Champions League knockout, an Oslo derby, or a Super Bowl, it helps. Bohemen, The Scotsman, and O'Learys fill fast for the headline games, so reserve a table or arrive early before kickoff.
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