Finding bars showing international sports in the US has never been easier — the broadcast landscape has expanded dramatically and dedicated soccer bars, rugby clubs and cricket pubs exist in every major American city. The challenge is knowing which venues actually deliver on game day and which ones only show international sport when no one asks otherwise. We have narrowed it down to the venues and strategies that work reliably across the US.
How to Find Bars Showing International Sports on US TV
The most effective method is searching specifically for the broadcast package rather than the sport. Bars that subscribe to Peacock (Premier League), Paramount+ (Champions League, Serie A), ESPN+ (La Liga, Bundesliga, FA Cup) or beIN Sports (rugby, cricket, international football) will have the rights. Search these by name alongside "bar" and your city and you will narrow the field quickly. The American Outlaws website lists official soccer bars in every US city that show USMNT and USWNT games — many of these also show club football.
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Nevada Smiths
East Village, New York
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Soccer Bar / All Leagues
Nevada Smiths is New York's most storied soccer bar, open at 7am for early Premier League kickoffs and running every top European league alongside international competitions. The bar runs Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+ and beIN Sports simultaneously across 14 screens. The crowd on Premier League Saturday mornings is among the best sporting atmospheres in New York — partisan, knowledgeable and worth the early start.
Order: Full English breakfast from the kitchen — they open early for a reason
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The Globe
River North, Chicago
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British Pub / Premier League + Rugby
The Globe is Chicago's best British pub and the go-to venue for Premier League, Six Nations and international rugby. They run the full Sky Sports and beIN Sports packages, open at 7am on match days, and the food is proper pub grub rather than American bar food with a British label on it. The Six Nations atmosphere here on a Saturday morning genuinely rivals watching in London — packed, loud and knowledgeable.
Order: Sausage roll and a pint of London Pride — the combination that has sustained the England rugby faithful for decades
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The British Chip Shop
Buckhead, Atlanta
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British Pub / Soccer + Cricket
One of Atlanta's most dedicated international sports bars, showing Premier League, cricket and rugby alongside La Liga and Champions League. The full broadcast package means nothing gets missed. The atmosphere on Premier League Saturday is the best international football watching experience south of New York. Call ahead for major match days as it fills up well before kickoff on Manchester United or Liverpool fixtures.
Order: Fish and chips — the house dish and the reason the kitchen reputation precedes the bar
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The Best Venues for Specific International Sports
Different sports require different bars. Rugby union and cricket are best watched at British or Irish pubs — they are the only venues that reliably carry beIN Sports and Sky Sports international. Soccer bars work for football but will miss rugby and cricket. For Australian Rules and NRL, look for Australian bars specifically — these are smaller in number but easy to find in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
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Tír na nÓg
Midtown, New York
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Irish Bar / GAA + All Sports
Tír na nÓg near Penn Station is the definitive GAA bar in New York, showing every All-Ireland Championship match live alongside Premier League, Champions League and Six Nations. Their broadcast setup is one of the most comprehensive of any Irish bar on the East Coast. The crowd for All-Ireland finals is enormous — arrive 90 minutes early for any senior championship fixture or you will not get in.
Order: Guinness — they pour it properly here, which matters more than you think
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The Australian
Midtown East, New York
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Australian Bar / AFL + NRL + Cricket
New York's dedicated Australian sports bar, showing AFL, NRL, cricket and rugby union live. The timezone differential means most matches run in the early hours, but The Australian stays open for them and draws a committed crowd of expats who know exactly what they are getting. For the Australian Open, AFL Grand Final or State of Origin, this is the only option in New York that does it properly.
Order: Victoria Bitter — on draft, which is rare outside Australia and Sydney-facing establishments
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Fado Irish Pub
Wacker Drive, Chicago
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Irish Bar / Soccer + Rugby + Cricket
Part of a national chain but one of the strongest individual venues in the group. Fado Chicago runs every major broadcast package, has a dedicated events team that confirms match schedules weekly, and the building is genuinely large enough to hold the Premier League Saturday crowd without feeling claustrophobic. The match-day food menu is better than most dedicated sports bars and they do table service for groups who book ahead.
Order: Smithwick's Irish Ale on draft — the house recommendation and reliably well-poured
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The Breslin Bar
SoMa, San Francisco
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British Pub / Soccer + Rugby
San Francisco's most reliable venue for Premier League and Six Nations rugby. The Breslin runs the full broadcast package and positions itself deliberately as the antidote to the city's American sports bars. The crowd on Saturday mornings is passionate and the bar is set up specifically for early-morning kickoffs — kitchen opens at 8am on Premier League days and the pints start flowing from the moment the doors open.
Order: Boddingtons Pub Ale — one of the few US bars that keeps it on draft consistently
08
Cock and Bull
Santa Monica, Los Angeles
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British Pub / All UK Sports
The Cock and Bull in Santa Monica is the best option in LA for any UK sport — Premier League, Championship, FA Cup, League Cup, Six Nations rugby and cricket. They run Sky Sports and beIN Sports and open at 5am on early kickoff days for the Pacific time zone. The interior is authentically worn-in rather than artificially themed, which makes a genuine difference to the atmosphere over three hours of watching.
Order: London Pride or Timothy Taylor Landlord — both on cask, which is genuinely rare on the West Coast
09
Claddagh Irish Pub
Downtown, Boston
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Irish Pub / Soccer + GAA + Rugby
Boston has a large Irish community and Claddagh serves it well — showing Premier League, GAA, Six Nations and Champions League without fail. The bar opens early without complaint, the Guinness pour is consistent, and the crowd on big match days includes enough knowledgeable Irish fans to make the atmosphere genuinely atmospheric rather than politely interested. One of the most reliable international sports bars on the East Coast.
Order: Guinness on draft — Boston's Irish pub culture means the lines are changed frequently and the pour shows it
10
World of Beer
Ybor City, Tampa
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International Bar / World Sport + Beer
Tampa's most eclectic sports bar for international fixtures. World of Beer in Ybor City combines a genuinely global beer list with every major broadcast package — Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, rugby, cricket and more. The staff are attentive about confirming match schedules and the crowd on European match days reflects the city's international community. Good food menu and no minimum on weekday mornings.
Order: Ask for the current rotating import tap — the beer curation is taken seriously here
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Our Verdict
For any international sport in the US, your best starting point is a British or Irish pub — they consistently hold the most comprehensive broadcast packages and their entire business model is built around early-morning and weekday sport. Soccer bars are excellent for football specifically but will miss rugby, cricket and most other international codes. Use the venues above as a starting list in each city and call ahead the day before any major fixture to confirm.
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