Where you can watch English Premier League, international soccer matches in metro Detroit

Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press
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(Middle and left) Joe Chidiac, 32 of Royal Oak and friend Josh Laker, 32 of Detroit react to what they thought was another U.S. goal but it was called offsides during a USMNT World Cup watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Thomas Magee's in Detroit. Thomas Magee's is one of several bars in and around Detroit known for showing soccer games.
(Middle and left) Joe Chidiac, 32 of Royal Oak and friend Josh Laker, 32 of Detroit react to what they thought was another U.S. goal but it was called offsides during a USMNT World Cup watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Thomas Magee's in Detroit. Thomas Magee's is one of several bars in and around Detroit known for showing soccer games.

Soccer, or football, as it's called in most places around the world, is growing in popularity across the U.S. A Washington Post poll in 2022 found 8% named soccer as their favorite sport, compared to 12% for basketball and 11% for baseball.

As the sport's grown in popularity, more fans are heading to their favorite establishments to catch matches with their family and friends. Detroit is home to many bars and restaurants showing soccer from across the world. Some Detroit and metro-area bars are even affiliated with clubs in the English Premier League, perhaps the most popular league in the world, but are open to all fans. If you're looking for a spot to watch a game, here’s a list of bars to check out.

Note: Some establishments may open early for earlier kickoff times. If a match is scheduled to start before normal hours, it's a smart move to call ahead and ensure the bar will be open.

Where to watch Premier League, soccer in Detroit

Thomas Magee’s Sporting House and Whiskey Bar

1408 E Fisher Service Drive, near Eastern Market - Thomas Magee’s has cultivated a reputation as a go-to spot for watching soccer in Detroit, as the bar consistently shows Premier League and other international games. The bar has an affiliation with Liverpool Football Club, as well as a reputation for filling up quickly on match day.

McShane’s Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar

1460 Michigan Avenue, near the intersection of Michigan and Trumbull - McShane’s, open since 1997, is affiliated with London-based Arsenal Football Club, according to the Premier League USA website.

Mercury Burger Bar

2163 Michigan Avenue - If you’re a fan of Arsenal’s archrival, Tottenham Hotspur, Mercury Burger Bar may be a better fit for you, since the bar is affiliated with Spurs.

Detroit City Clubhouse

3401 East Lafayette Street - The Detroit City Clubhouse sits inside the Detroit City Football Club Fieldhouse, the venue where the club hosts adult and youth soccer leagues. South London-based Crystal Palace Football Club is listed as the Detroit City Clubhouse’s affiliated club, and players and coaches from CPFC even held a Q&A at the Clubhouse during their U.S. tour in July. The Clubhouse also hosts watch parties when DCFC is playing.

Other places in Michigan to catch soccer

  • Royal Oak Brewery, 215 East 4th Street, Royal Oak, affiliated with Chelsea Football Club

  • Conor O’Neil’s, 318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, affiliated with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur

  • Dog and Pony Show Brewery, 14661 West Eleven Mile Road Suite 200, Oak Park, affiliated with Tottenham Hotspur

  • Regent’s Field, 204 South Main Street, Ann Arbor

  • Ozone’s Brewhouse, 305 Beaver Street, Lansing

  • SpeakEZ Lounge, 600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, affiliated with Arsenal

Did we miss your favorite bar? Let us know! If your bar shows soccer from the Premier League or other games, reach out at alobo@freepress.com.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Best soccer bars in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas