Vienna runs on coffee, classical music, and an unexpectedly large number of British, Irish, and American pubs. On a Champions League night or an NFL Sunday those pubs do the heavy lifting, since most native bars are not built for big-screen sport. The question is which room has the screens, the sound, and the feeds for your game.
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 Vienna sports bars guide and the global sports bars hub.
Watching the Game in Vienna: The Basics
The central pubs cluster in the 1st district, easy to reach on the U-Bahn, with the bigger sports barns out toward Praterstern and Donaustadt. Early and late kickoffs for the 2026 World Cup are a timezone problem, so check ahead for matches outside standard hours. You should be fine for the semi-finals and finals, which all kick off at 9pm Austrian time. Book ahead for a Champions League knockout or a Super Bowl.
The 10 best bars to watch the game in Vienna
01 — BEST OVERALL FOR FOOTBALL
Charlie P's
Alsergrund
Sky + DAZN
$$
Since 1997
Charlie P's in the 9th district has been Vienna's go to sports TV pub since 1997, with official Sky Sport, Canal+, and DAZN feeds across multiple screens. It reliably carries the Premier League, the Champions League, the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, the Six Nations, and the Super Bowl, with the sound on for the headline match. The Irish pub crowd and full kitchen make it a natural home for a long European night. See our Charlie P's profile.
We recommend: Book ahead for a Champions League knockout. It packs out for the late European kickoffs.
02 — BEST FOR SCREEN COUNT
Champions Sports Bar
Innere Stadt
24 Screens + 3 Giant
$$
4K
Champions, attached to the Marriott on the Parkring, runs 24 monitors and three giant screens all in 4K, which makes it the American style barn for a multi game day. It carries soccer from the European leagues, the NFL, ice hockey, and winter sports, with a US menu of burgers, ribs, and wings. The scale means several matches run at once.
We recommend: Use it on a packed Saturday when your group wants different games. Arrive early for the giant screens.
03 — BEST FOR NFL
Hendricks Bar
Praterstern
Sky + DAZN
$$
Chiefs Bar
Hendricks at Praterstern is Vienna's official Kansas City Chiefs sports bar and runs the full Sky Austria and DAZN program, so it covers the NFL, the European top leagues, the Champions League, tennis, and motorsport. The room builds a real stadium atmosphere for the top matches, and the train station location is easy to reach. Best for an NFL night or a big European fixture.
We recommend: Come for a Sunday NFL slate or a Chiefs game. The station setting suits a late kickoff.
04 — BEST SKY SPORTS PARTNER
Pointers
Wieden
5 Screens
$$
NFL + Cricket
Pointers near Karlsplatz is an official Sky Sports Partner Bar, which lets it bring premium live events on two flat screens and three big screens. It shows football, rugby, the NFL, ice hockey, cricket, Formula 1, and tennis, so it covers the sports other Vienna bars skip. The setup suits a fan chasing a specific overseas fixture.
We recommend: The pick for cricket or a niche overseas match. Check ahead which event it is showing.
05 — BEST GIANT SCREEN
Topgolf Vienna
Donaustadt
34m² Screen
$$
Bundesliga + NFL
The sports bar at Topgolf Vienna runs a 34 square metre mega screen plus more than 350 screens across the bays, showing the Admiral Bundesliga, German and English football, and the NFL. The scale makes a single big match feel like an event, and the venue suits a group that wants the game plus something to do. It sits out in Donaustadt with parking.
We recommend: Best for a marquee fixture on the mega screen. Pair it with a few bays before kickoff.
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06 — BEST FOR A YOUNG CROWD
Belushi's
Favoriten
Many Screens
$
NFL + F1
Belushi's in Favoriten, ten minutes south of the centre, shows the World Cup, the Premier League, the NFL, Australian rules, Formula 1, tennis, and golf across its screens. The backpacker bar energy keeps prices low and the room lively for a big communal game. It works best for the headline fixtures rather than a quiet watch.
We recommend: Good for a loud communal match. Arrive early for a World Cup or Super Bowl night.
07 — BEST FOR RUGBY
Flanagans Irish Pub
Innere Stadt
Many Screens
$$
Rugby
Flanagans on Schwarzenbergstrasse, two streets from the State Opera, is big and Irish owned with plenty of screens, proper beers, and good food. It is the city's go to for rugby, carrying the Six Nations and internationals with a committed crowd, and it shows the major football fixtures too. The central location makes it an easy meet up. See our Flanagans profile.
We recommend: The room for a Six Nations Saturday or a rugby international. Reserve for the big games.
08 — BEST FOR EUROPEAN NIGHTS
The Long Hall
Josefstadt
Multiple Screens
$$
Outdoor Screen
The Long Hall on Florianigasse is a slightly upmarket Irish pub with multiple screens showing different matches, including one in an outdoor area. It carries the group stages and moves to full coverage for the knockout rounds, with cold pints and air conditioning for the summer fixtures. A comfortable pick for a Champions League night.
We recommend: Best for a Champions League knockout. Take the outdoor screen on a warm evening.
09 — BEST CLASSIC FOOTBALL PUB
Shebeen
Neubau
Screens Big + Small
$$
Beer Garden
Shebeen on Lerchenfelderstrasse has packed in screens big and small since 2004, usually offering a choice of games, with a strong beer list and a hidden beer garden at the back. A recent renovation kept the football focus while adding comedy nights, so it draws locals and expats alike. It is a reliable choice for a Champions League or Premier League fixture.
We recommend: Good for a choice of matches at once. Head to the garden when the weather allows.
10 — BEST FOR CRAFT BEER AND THE GAME
1516 Brewing Company
Innere Stadt
On-Site Brewery
$$
Near the Opera
1516 Brewing Company in the 1st district near the Opera brews its own beer and fills the room with TVs, an American style brewpub that has shown sport since 1999. The late kitchen serves serious American food alongside Austrian classics, which suits a long afternoon of football or an NFL night. It is the pick for fans who care about the pint as much as the screen. See our 1516 Brewing profile.
We recommend: Pair a match with the house brewed lager. The central spot suits a pre or post sightseeing watch.
How we picked these Vienna bars
We started with the venues Vienna editors and locals trust, then checked each against current independent coverage, including Visiting Vienna, Tripadvisor, and FANZO, plus each bar's own pages for screens, feeds, and the leagues it shows. We confirmed the Sky and DAZN coverage, the booking policies for big matches, and the sports each room carries before ranking.
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 Vienna bar is best for watching the Premier League?
Charlie P's in the 9th district runs official Sky Sport and DAZN feeds and has been Vienna's go to football pub since 1997, carrying the Premier League, the Champions League, and the major European leagues. Flanagans, The Long Hall, and Shebeen also show the headline English fixtures.
Where can I watch the NFL in Vienna?
Hendricks at Praterstern is Vienna's official Kansas City Chiefs sports bar and shows the full NFL slate, and Champions on the Parkring runs the games across 24 screens in 4K. Pointers, Belushi's, and Topgolf Vienna also carry the NFL and the Super Bowl.
Which Vienna sports bar has the most screens?
Champions runs 24 monitors and three giant screens in 4K, and Topgolf Vienna has a 34 square metre mega screen plus more than 350 screens across its bays. Both can show several matches at once on a busy day.
Do I need to book a Vienna sports bar for a big match?
For a Champions League knockout, a Super Bowl, or a Six Nations fixture, yes. Charlie P's, Champions, and Flanagans fill fast for the headline games, so reserve a table or arrive at least an hour before kickoff.
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