April 2, 2025
The Definitive Dallas Sports Bar and Venue Guide
By Fixtured
Dallas’s Top Sports Bars for 2025: Where to Watch Mavericks, Cowboys, and Beyond
Dallas hosts a range of sports—Mavericks basketball, Cowboys football, Stars hockey—drawing fans to screens citywide. Home viewing suffices for some, but locals and visitors seeking a venue with atmosphere turn to the Metroplex’s bars and pubs. From Uptown’s polish to Deep Ellum’s edge, these locations feature multiple screens and cater to teams like the Mavericks, Cowboys, Stars, and Rangers in 2025. Below are the primary options for watching Dallas sports.
Dallas’s Central Sports Venues
In Lower Greenville, Stan’s Blue Note operates as a key spot with 20+ TVs and a jukebox, popular among locals for Mavericks and Rangers games. Visitors access $5 pitchers and fried pickles during Cowboys afternoon matchups. Hours are Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., weekends noon to 2 a.m.—a barstool suits evening Stars fixtures.
Downtown, The Owners Box at Omni Dallas provides extensive coverage with 50+ screens, including a 16-foot display, designed for football and beyond. Locals use its hotel proximity; visitors order upscale nachos for Cowboys afternoon games. Open daily 11 a.m. to midnight, with extensions for events—booths are available for Texas Longhorns contests.
Uptown’s Christie’s Sports Bar offers 30 TVs, a wraparound bar, and a patio, supporting Mavericks and FC Dallas evenings. Happy hour (3–7 p.m. weekdays) includes $6 drafts. Hours run Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight—arrive early for NBA playoff crowds.
In Deep Ellum, Blackfriar Pub features eight screens and craft beers, drawing locals for Stars and Rangers games. It provides a quieter setting for visitors. Open Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to midnight, weekends noon to midnight—suitable for midweek evening Dallas Sidekicks indoor matches.
Metroplex Extensions
Far North Dallas’s Time Out Tavern Sports includes 25 TVs and pool tables, serving Cowboys and Mavericks fans. Happy hour (3–7 p.m. daily) offers $3 wells. Open daily 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.—a practical choice for morning Texas Legends games.
In Arlington, J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill connects to stadium proximity with eight screens and Irish nachos, plus a shuttle for Cowboys and Rangers events. Hours are Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight—effective for evening Rangers games or pre/post-tailgate stops.
Scheduling with Fixtured
Timing matters for Dallas sports. Mavericks in the evening, Cowboys in the afternoon, or Stars at night require planning. Fixtured lists kickoffs and channels for teams like the Mavericks, Cowboys, Stars, Rangers, FC Dallas, Wings, Sidekicks, Legends, Jackals, and Panthers. It recently identified Stars and Mavericks games, directing visits to Christie’s and Stan’s. The tool supports locals organizing their week and visitors targeting a single event.
Dallas Viewing Options for 2025
Dallas combines varied settings—Stan’s Blue Note’s dive appeal, The Owners Box’s broad coverage, Blackfriar Pub’s restraint. The Metroplex adds J. Gilligan’s near stadiums and Time Out Tavern’s utility. These venues meet the needs of locals and visitors tracking Dallas sports in 2025.
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