Sports bars in Austin: Where to watch your favorite teams battle it out on game day

Between the big hits and hail Mary throws, there’s nothing better than rooting on your favorite team with fans rocking the same jersey. Whether you bleed burnt orange and white or stick with your hometown squad’s colors, we have you covered.

Here’s a list of sports bars and restaurants to watch your favorite football teams in action this season, and a few other sports, too. Is your favorite missing? Email ehopkins@statesman.com and we'll add it to the list.

Sports bars in downtown Austin

Little Woodrow's West 6th

Little Woodrow’s West 6th is the headquarters for Seattle Seahawks fandom. (520 W. Sixth St.; littlewoodrows.com)

Play on West 6th

When it comes to the Denver Broncos, Play on 6th is certainly not a place to toy with. Along with its neon signs and vibrant energy, the fate of fans’ beloved Broncos is a serious matter. (620 W. Sixth St.; playonwest6th.com)

The Tavern

The Tavern is the spot for University of Texas and Kansas City Chiefs fans. With over 30 high-def TVs playing daily at the neighborhood pub, you won’t miss a touchdown throw, breakaway dunk or booming soccer goal. (922 W. 12th St.; tavernaustin.com)

Foxy's Proper Pub

New York Jets fans have set their sights on Foxy’s Proper Pub this NFL season. They hope the new downtown location will bring some Irish luck this year. (201 Brazos St.; foxysproperpub.com)

Key Bar Austin

With a strong presence from the Austin Seminole Club, Downtown’s Key Bar is the destination for fans of all Florida State sports. That’s it, that’s the scoop. (617 W. Sixth St.; keybaraustin.com)

The Pub

If you’re an Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas State Wildcats, USC Trojans or San Francisco 49ers fan, the Pub is a pub worth exploring. Simple enough, right? (214 W. Fourth St Suite A; thepubatx.com)

Wyld Bar

If you’re in the neighborhood and want to check on your Miami Dolphins, with Tyreke Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Tua Tagovailoa on the field, head to this downtown Austin piano bar. The venue also shows University of Florida sports. (706 W. Sixth St.; wyld.bar)

Lavaca St. Bar

There’s no doubt Lavaca Street Bar supports Texas sports, but the hip Austin franchise's South Austin location is the home of Oklahoma Sooner football. (various locations; lavacastreet.com)

Concrete Cowboy

Concrete Cowboy is the new official Kansas City Chiefs fan club spot, and there’s nothing that can stop their cheers for Patrick Mahomes II and company this season. (719 W. Sixth St.; concretecowboybar.com)

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse

This Downtown Austin bar isn’t haughty when it comes to its San Francisco 49ers and Ole Miss sports, so stop by if you're in the mood for live music, free comedy and a peek at the week's matchups. (701 W. Sixth St.; wtficehouse.com)

The Dogwood

At the wood-decked hangout, you will find modern Americana food, specialty cocktails and a wide range of sports fans. But the bar's West Sixth Street location is designated for Chicago Bears and Ohio State Buckeyes fans, and the Domain venue is for Los Angeles Chargers devotees. And don't you forget it. (various locations; thedogwoodaustin.com)

Valhalla eSports Lounge

The venue is perfect for a Naruto-themed drink and to kick back and watch your favorite sports team duke it out with the day’s competition. For the upcoming season, Valhalla is the spot for Cincinnati Bengals and all Texas sports. (710 W Sixth St.; valhallalounge.com)

Rustic Tap

This pub grub sports bar is a TV-lined space with LSU football and New Orleans Saints games playing whenever a game clock is ticking. (613 W. Sixth St.; rustictapaustin.com)

Cat's Pajamas

While the vibes at Cat’s Pajamas feel more like a tropical chateau or Hawaiin luau, it’s a hotspot for Philadelphia Eagles fans hoping for another Superbowl win this season. (610 Nueces St.; catspajamasatx.com)

Parlor & Yard

Another spot where fans can catch Buffalo Bills games. The West Sixth lounge also plays Penn State games on the big screen. (601 W. Sixth St.; parloryard.com)

Unbarlievable West 6th

Unbarlievable West 6th is the place for New England Patriots fans to rally behind the Mac Jones-led squad. (513 W. Sixth St.; unbarlievable.com)

Star Bar

Advertised as "The Original West Sixth Street Bar," it's also the place for Wisconsin Football and Green Bay Packers games every NFL Sunday. (600 W. Sixth St.; starbartexas.com)

Shiner Saloon

With over 30 beers on tap, a view of Austin’s skyline and a rustic southern aesthetic, Shiner Saloon seems like a good spot for Sunday football. But instead of the Houston Texans or the Dallas Cowboys taking up most of the screen time, it’s the team responsible for some of the toughest defenses in NFL history, the Pittsburgh Steelers. (422 Congress Ave. D.; shinerssaloon.com)

Mean Eyed Cat

If you love the green and gold, step inside this laidback haunt for all Baylor University sports games. (1621 W. Fifth St.; themeaneyedcat.com)

Pour Choices

What better choice to make as a Carolina Panthers fan on football Sunday? (401 E. Sixth St.; pourchoicesaustin.com)

Thirsty's

If you need your thirst quenched and you’re itching to see the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action, this downtown sports bar is the place to be. (325 E. Sixth St.; thirstynickelaustin.com)

The Lodge

Like many sports bars in Austin, the Lodge is an official Dallas Cowboys watch party spot. And how could you blame them? It’s hard to root against America’s Team – or is it? (411 E. Sixth St.; 6street.com)

Dizzy Rooster

If you pass by this downtown bar on Sunday, you will likely see Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones or old Eli Manning jerseys swarming the space and patrons’ eyes glued to a TV screen for the New York Giants’ next big play. (306 E. Sixth St; 6street.com)

Chupacabra Cantina

Right in the heart of Dirty Sixth, Chupacabra Cantina patrons are likely decked in blue and white jerseys on Sundays for the Indianapolis Colts. (400 E. Sixth St.; facebook.com)

Burnsides Tavern

The Minnesota Vikings Watch Party members will now be at Burnsides Tavern this season. Despite the location change, fans can expect the same level of fandom on Sundays. (413 E. Sixth St.; burnsidestavern.com)

512 on 6th

Along with mobile bars, dance floor areas and a patio rooftop, this downtown Austin bar has an unwavering love for the Arizona Cardinals, and you will see that on Sundays. (408 E. Sixth St.; 6street.com)

Sports bars near downtown Austin

Nickel City

Bills Mafia reigns supreme at this East Austin watering hole, so you can expect to see Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs jerseys throughout the bar on football Sundays. (1133 E. 11th St.; nickelcitybar.com)

Haymaker on Manor

Haymaker is known for its “regionally-inspired comfort sandwiches” and craft brews, and for Austin FC and Chelsea FC fans, it’s home. (2310 Manor Road; haymakeraustin.com)

Shoal Creek Saloon

It’s no surprise that this Cajun bar and grill is for fans of Louisiana sports, with the New Orleans Saints and LSU football games usually playing on TV screens. The saloon is also a spot for Houston Astros fans. (909 N. Lamar Blvd.; shoalcreeksaloon.com)

Sports bars outside downtown Austin

BD Riley's at Mueller

With the pub’s love for Guinness pours and Irish tradition, BD Riley’s Mueller location is where patrons can stop by for New England Patriots and Notre Dame football games, as well as Liverpool FC matches. (1905 Aldrich St. #130; bdrileys.com)

Circle Brewing Company

Located near Q2 Stadium, Circle Brewing is a lively spot to cheer on the city's football club with others rocking the team's verde jerseys. (2340 W. Braker Lane, Ste B; circlebrewing.com)

Third Base

Texas A&M fans have a home at Third Base in Round Rock, which includes a menu of savory dishes, cocktails and eye-widening TV screens. (3107 S I-35 Frontage Road; thirdbaseaustin.com)

Billy's On Burnet

To see Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the Green Bay Packers in action come game day, visit Billy’s On Burnet – all cheeseheads are welcome. (2105 Hancock Drive; billysonburnet.com)

The Common Interest

Voted Austin’s best karaoke bar, Common Interest is also the domain for “12th man” members to fan out on Sundays for their Seattle Seahawks. (8440 Burnet Road; www.ciaustin.com)

Warehouse Billiard Bar

The South Austin bar is the home of the Vikings, and not the Scandinavian kind but the ones known for superstar players like Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and quarterback Kirk Cousins. (509 E. Ben White Blvd.; warehousebilliardbar.com)

Hopsquad Brewing Co.

This brewery is “definitely, positively, most certainly” the place to kick it for Austin and Fulham FC matches. Oh, and some craft beers, too. 2307 Kramer Lane.; hopsquad.com)

Mr Tramps

For a slice of San Antonio minus the hour-and-a-half drive down I-35, Mr. Tramps is where lovers of the University of Houston, Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans unite for kick-off. The pub also plays UT sports games. (8565 Research Blvd.; mistertramps.org)

Anchor Bar (Round Rock)

Anchor Bar, known as the home of the original buffalo wing, leans into the Buffalo theme by cheering on the Buffalo Bills every Sunday. The Austin area eatery also plays Iowa State sports games. (2702 Parker Drive, Ste B.; anchorbar.com)

Bon Aire

The North Austin bar and grill is a bustling food spot and a hotbed for Pittsburgh Steelers, Austin FC, UT Football, St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals fans on game day. (9070 Research Blvd.; bonaireatx.com)

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Best sports bars in Austin: Where to watch football games and more