The Best Places in San Diego to Watch Your Favorite NFL Teams This Season
San Diego might not have an NFL team anymore, but it sure knows how to host a great game day atmosphere once the football season happens! Whether you're a devoted fan or just love the excitement, there are plenty of places around town where you can cheer for your favorite team from anywhere outside of California.
Fall in San Diego and football go hand in hand! Here’s where you can watch NFL games around the city, including some of the best bars and restaurants.
Los Angeles Chargers
Cali BBQ (Spring Valley)
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Chargers fans feel right at home at Cali BBQ, where you’ll find a charged atmosphere and dedicated fans. With tons of flat screens, strong drinks, and a menu full of slow-smoked American BBQ specialties, it's the perfect spot for cheering on the Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders
Buffalo Wild Wings (Chula Vista)
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Raiders fans love the spacious setup at Buffalo Wild Wings in Chula Vista, with multiple viewing screens and a wide variety of great beer and even better wings. Here, you’ll find the members of West Coast Raider Nation during games.
Arizona Cardinals
Coaster’s Saloon (Mission Beach)
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Cardinals fans will feel right at home at Coaster’s, with its welcoming vibe, large HD screens, and a menu packed with comfort food favorites like 24-hour wings, BBQ platters, and mac and cheese. It's an ideal spot to catch every play and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow fans with some of the best BBQ in the city! Don’t forget to try the insanely yummy BBQ Mega Bloody Mary. Food and drink specials are available during Cardinals games.
San Francisco 49ers
Bottle Rocket (Downtown, East Village)
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This neighborhood pub is a favorite for 49ers fans in San Diego. It offers a close-knit atmosphere, a great selection of beers, and hearty food. With plenty of screens and fellow fans, it’s the perfect place to watch the game and feel like you're part of the team. If you come wearing your 49ers swag, you’ll get to take advantage of their weekly drink specials!
Seattle Seahawks
Thruster’s Lounge (Pacific Beach)
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Seahawks fans can gather at Thruster’s Lounge, a spot that offers great eats, 22 beers on tap, and a lively crowd of fellow supporters. It’s a great place to feel the excitement of game day with a view. They open at least one hour prior to kickoff, even on early mornings!
Denver Broncos
PB Alehouse (Pacific Beach)
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Pacific Beach Alehouse is a great choice for Broncos fans who want to join beach views with sports bar vibes while catching the game. With a traditional pub fare menu, a selection of beer brewed in-house, and game day specials, it’s the perfect place for a lively outing.
Dallas Cowboys
The Smoking Gun (Downtown, Gaslamp)
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The Smoking Gun is the headquarters for Cowboys fans in San Diego. With a variety of arcade games combined with their creative menu, craft cocktails, drink specials, and an enthusiastic crowd dressed in navy and silver, this spot is the place to be. The Smoking Gun also offers game-day giveaways and contests on Sundays and for Monday Night Football, making it an even better experience for Cowboys fans!
Kansas City Chiefs
Home and Away (Old Town)
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Chiefs fans fill Home and Away every Sunday. Known for their pub grub such as wings, tacos, extensive beer menu, and dedicated Kansas City Chiefs fans, it’s a great spot to join like-minded folks and celebrate every touchdown with the same passion as Arrowhead Stadium.
Green Bay Packers
Regal Beagle (Midtown)
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Cheeseheads can catch all of the games (yes, even preseason!) at The Regal Beagle, San Diego’s favorite Ale House and Seaside Grill. Enjoy one of their cheesy ‘snacketizers’, such as the warm Pretzel with Queso or the Mac’n’Cheese Bites, in keeping with the Wisconsin theme!
Chicago Bears
710 Beach Club (Pacific Beach)
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A go-to spot for Bears fans, 710 Beach Club is adorned with Chicago memorabilia and boasts multiple flat screens and an impressive craft beer list. This popular hangout brings a bit of the Windy City to San Diego every game day. Stop by for a healthy dose of Chicago hospitality.
Minnesota Vikings
Guava Beach Bar & Grill (Mission Beach)
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Vikings fans will love the retro feel of Guava Beach in Mission Beach, as the official San Diego Home of Minnesota’s favorite gridiron gang. It's a fun spot for those who want to enjoy every play surrounded by fellow Purple People Eaters. Don’t miss out on their yummy margaritas!
New Orleans Saints
NOLA on 5th (Hillcrest)
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NOLA on 5th is the place to be if you’re a Saints fan! It’s a fun bar that draws a dedicated Saints fan base. With Creole favorites like Shrimp Etouffees and a spirited atmosphere, it’s easy to see why so many New Orleans expats choose this spot as their game-day home.
Detroit Lions
The Ould Sod (Normal Heights)
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Lions fans can make their way to The Ould Sod, an Irish pub that’s officially San Diego’s Detroit Lions headquarters. Come for the energetic atmosphere, the Irish craic, and to cheer on the team with fellow fans.
New York Giants
Knotty Barrel (Rancho Penasquitos)
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Giants fans can enjoy their game day at Knotty Barrel, with its multiple screens, drink specials, and fun weekend crowd. The menu offers a mix of pub favorites and New York-style bites to make any fan feel at home. On Sundays, enjoy drink specials and discounts on selected appetizers.
Philadelphia Eagles
Pretzels & Pints (South Park)
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Eagles fans who like a low-key game-day experience should head to Pretzels & Pints. With its famous soft pretzel sandwiches and pretzel pizzas, it's the perfect place to watch any Philly game with yummy eats and like-minded fans.
Washington Commanders
Winston’s Beach Club (Ocean Beach)
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Located in the heart of Ocean Beach, Winston’s is a favorite for Commanders fans, offering an exciting atmosphere, craft beers, and a menu filled with unique twists on classic dishes. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the game with a likeminded, energetic crowd.
Miami Dolphins
Flamingo Deck (Pacific Beach)
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Dolphins fans looking for a Floridian bar experience will love Flamingo Deck. This bar is the official Miami Dolphins haunt in town. They offer food and drink specials, cozy seating, and a friendly crowd, making it the perfect place to make new friends while cheering for the Dolphins.
Indianapolis Colts
Sidecar (Morena)
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Colts fans can head to Sidecar, an eclectic venue known as the Colts Headquarters in San Diego. With an upbeat, hip vibe, you’ll catch Colts games on here - with sound! They’ve also got a pool table and some arcade style games for before or after the game.
Buffalo Bills
The Local Pacific Beach
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With food and drink specials during Bills games, The Local is an interesting venue with a number of different areas you can settle down in. After you’ve enjoyed a yummy brunch while cheering on the Bills, check out their Beer Garden (which features a jumbotron screen, in case you want to enjoy an al fresco experience!).
Pittsburgh Steelers
Wonderland Ocean Pub (Ocean Beach)
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Steelers fans pack Wonderland Ocean Pub in Ocean Beach every Sunday, a neighborhood bar with a chill vibe and passionate fans. Its NY, Germany, and Pittsburgh-inspired menu offers a taste of local treats, creating a homely atmosphere for every game day.
Cleveland Browns
Player’s Sports Grill (Kearny Mesa)
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Player’s Sports Grill is home to the San Diego chapter of ‘Browns Backers’. You’ll never be the only Browns fan in the house! With plenty of high-quality pub menu items, from burgers to pizzas and appetizers to snack on, you’re not short on options for game time snacking.
New York Jets
Happy Does (Downtown, Gaslamp)
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Official San Diego home of the New York Jets, fans can find a great game-day experience at Happy Does, a Gaslamp District favorite known for its extensive beer list and energetic crowd. The Big Kenny Chicken Sandwich is one of our favorites! Feel free to bring Fido along for the game, as Happy Does is dog-friendly!
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Pats fans convene at The Tipsy Crow to enjoy delicious New England clam chowder, a large beer selection, and an enthusiastic crowd. The bar often hosts Patriots-themed events, keeping the fan spirit alive all season long. Drink specials and weekly giveaways every week!
Baltimore Ravens
Dirty Birds (Pacific Beach Location)
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Ravens fans flock to the aptly named Dirty Birds, a bar known for its award-winning wings - there are over 35 flavors from which to choose! With a friendly staff, great food, and the contagious energy of its sports fans, it's one of the top spots in San Diego to catch a game.
Stay in San Diego and Cheer on Your Hometown Team
Football fans, rejoice! If you’re not particular about which game is on, or you want to keep track of multiple matchups at once, many bars around San Diego have screens broadcasting different games, so sports fans can switch between them or enjoy the overall atmosphere.
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