Sports bars in Amsterdam
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Amsterdam has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Regular & Jack, Belushi's, Plan B, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Amsterdam
We indexed 40 sports bars in Amsterdam. The scene leans Pub, Pool Hall and Café. You'll find them in Utrecht, Schiphol-Oost, Alphen aan den Rijn. Regular & Jack (Sports Bar) on Vijzelstraat 37. Belushi's (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on Warmoesstraat 129. Plan B (Pool Hall, Sports Bar) on Overtoom 209.
Sports bars in Amsterdam
Regular & Jack
A sports bar 1.1 km from central Amsterdam.
Belushi's
A burger joint spot 0.9 km from central Amsterdam.
Plan B
A pool hall spot 2.7 km from central Amsterdam.
Jeu De Boules Bar
A sports bar 33.5 km from central Amsterdam.
Steigenberger Sports & Media Bar
A café spot 9.5 km from central Amsterdam.
Coco’s Outback
A night club spot 1.0 km from central Amsterdam.
Wet 'n Wild
A restaurant and other great outdoors spot 30.4 km from central Amsterdam.
72 Sportsbar
A sports bar 25.9 km from central Amsterdam.
Three Sisters Pub
A gastropub spot 0.8 km from central Amsterdam.
AFC Ajax Supportershome
A pub spot 6.7 km from central Amsterdam.
Steigenberger Sports & Media Bar
A sports bar 9.5 km from central Amsterdam.
Hunter's Bar
A sports bar 0.9 km from central Amsterdam.
Sport Centrum Utrecht
A gym and studio and pool hall spot 29.3 km from central Amsterdam.
Schaakcafé Het Hok
A sports bar 1.7 km from central Amsterdam.
St. James' Gate
A irish pub spot 0.9 km from central Amsterdam.
How to pick a sports bar in Amsterdam
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Amsterdam?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Amsterdam show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Amsterdam family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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