Football season is officially upon us, and all across DC, hopeful fans are set to tune in from the first snap. Whether you’re rooting for the Commanders or your hometown team, we’ve rounded up our favorite spots to catch every NFL game this year.

Keep reading for the best sports bars in DC — so you don’t miss a minute of the end zone action!

#1 Penn Social

With three bars and a massive patio, this 13,000-square-foot subterranean spot is a fun place for sports and entertainment of all kinds. A game-focused setup includes social leagues, a full arcade, cornhole, ping pong tables, and billiards. On live game days, you can catch the mayhem on a 22-foot 4k laser projector, multiple 10-foot screens, and 4k TVs. In addition to the fan-favorite sports bar fare, guests can also dive into Detroit-style pizza whenever a craving strikes.

#2 Franklin Hall

Located in the historic Manhattan Laundry building just north of U Street, the expansive Franklin Hall is DC’s go-to spot for large group gatherings in honor of the big game. The beer hall features a 60-foot bar with rotating drafts, as well as board games and a walk-up kitchen with bar food classics.

#3 Tall Boy

For casual sports viewing with good eats and cheap drinks, TallBoy is the place to be. The beer list is extensive, featuring – you guessed it – tallboy cans, but also shot combos and pitchers, while the food is straightforward with wings, tacos, and a smash burger with fries.

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#4 Ivy And Coney

Although this neighborhood bar was built as a home away from home for Chicago and Detroit sports fans, you don’t have to be from the Midwest to enjoy their ultimate gameday lineup of brews, cheese curds, pizza, and loaded Chicago dogs.

#5 The Blaguard

Created by and for locals, the Blaguard is a neighborhood bar and restaurant conveniently located at the intersection of Florida Avenue and 18th Street: the crossroads of U Street, Adams Morgan, and Dupont Circle. Open seven days a week for tons of specials, happy hour deals, and more!

#6 Walter’s Sports Bar

Can’t find a bar dedicated to your team? Not to fear: With over 30 TVs mounted inside and out of their cavernous space, no matter where you look or set up for the day, you’re guaranteed to have a great view of the action at Walter’s.

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#7 Boundary Stone

Boundary Stone Public House is a neighborhood establishment created to foster a warm, welcoming environment where people can gather to enjoy food, drink, and the simple pleasures of music and good company. Come NFL season, the team pays tribute to its Philadelphia heritage by bringing back their decadent Philly cheesesteaks, available only during NFL games.

#8 Exiles

Considered both a neighborhood tavern and highly acclaimed sports bar, Exiles has emerged as a major player on the U Street scene. Over time, the local haunt’s popularity has paved the way for partnerships with the Buffalo Bills, but on Sundays, you’ll find fans from every corner of the country cheering their team to victory alongside friends, drinks, and food.

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