March 25, 2025
NYC’s Top Sports Bars for 2025: Where to Watch the Nets, Giants, and More
By Fixtured
NYC Sports Bars for 2025: Key Venues for Nets, Giants, and Premier League
New York City draws sports fans with teams like the Nets, Giants, and Premier League sides, each demanding screen time. Home viewing suits some, but Brooklyn locals and visitors to NYC often seek venues with atmosphere. From Bushwick’s dives to Chelsea’s hubs, these locations feature multiple screens and cater to 2025’s sports slate. Starting in Brooklyn and extending across the boroughs, here are the primary options.
Brooklyn’s Core Sports Locations
In Bushwick, Clara’s operates as a dive with a dominant projector screen, used for Knicks and Rangers games. Locals and visitors access $5 beers and buffalo wings during Nets evening matchups, with pool tables and a jukebox available. Hours are daily 3 p.m. to 4 a.m., midnight on Sundays—the back couch suits basketball nights.
Williamsburg’s BK Backyard Bar provides 25+ TVs across 24,000 square feet, hosting Jets and NYCFC events with food trucks. It includes a volleyball court and is dog- and kid-friendly, fitting NFL afternoons. Open Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to midnight, weekends 11 a.m. to midnight—heated tables with 65-inch screens can be reserved.
In Bed-Stuy, Fulton Ale House features tin ceilings, craft beers, and Ecuadorian grilled meats, distinct from typical bar fare. It supports Nets and Liberty games near Barclays Center, with happy hour (5–7 p.m. daily) offering $3.50 mozzarella sticks for Yankees doubleheaders. Hours are Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., weekends 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.—request a game on one of 12 TVs.
Park Slope’s The Commissioner includes shuffleboard, six TVs, and a projector, serving Knicks and soccer fans. Weekend brunch aligns with Premier League mornings. Open Monday to Wednesday 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. to midnight—space tightens during major events.
NYC’s Broader Options
In Chelsea, Smithfield Hall NYC focuses on soccer, opening early for Champions League mornings with pancakes. It has 26 TVs and two bars for NFL and NBA, plus heated outdoor tables for Rangers evenings. Hours are Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., weekends 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.—confirm match availability.
Astoria’s Break Bar offers 7,000 square feet with pool, ping pong, and 16 HD TVs for Mets and Jets games. Happy hour (4–7 p.m. weekdays) provides $6 drafts. Open Monday to Thursday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., weekends 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.—screens handle multiple feeds.
Williamsburg’s Kent Ale House includes skyline views and all-day happy hours, supporting Nets and Islanders games with mystery beer-and-shot deals. Hours are Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.—multiple screens ensure coverage.
Scheduling with Fixtured
Timing varies across NYC sports—Nets in the evening, Giants in the afternoon, Premier League in the morning. Fixtured organizes schedules for teams like the Nets, Giants, Knicks, and more, listing kickoffs and channels. It recently directed Nets viewing to Clara’s and Rangers to Fulton Ale House. It aids locals planning their week and visitors targeting a single game.
NYC Viewing Choices for 2025
Brooklyn offers Clara’s dive setting, BK Backyard’s scale, and Fulton Ale House’s uniqueness. Citywide, Smithfield Hall serves soccer, Break Bar provides utility, and Kent Ale House adds views. These venues support NYC’s 2025 sports needs for locals and visitors.
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