Sports bars in Brussels
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. Brussels 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 The Big Game, La Coupe, Thermae SPORTS Bar, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Brussels
We indexed 40 sports bars in Brussels. The scene leans Pool Hall, Cocktail Bar and Brasserie. You'll find them in Brussel, Anderlecht, Leuven. The Big Game (Sports Bar, Cocktail Bar) on Rue Henri Mausstraat 5. La Coupe (Sports Bar) on Ave Théo Verbeecklaan 53 (Rue Emile Verséstraat). Thermae SPORTS Bar (Sports Bar) on Kwekelaarstraat 4.
Sports bars in Brussels
The Big Game
A cocktail bar spot 0.3 km from central Brussels.
La Coupe
A sports bar 4.3 km from central Brussels.
Thermae SPORTS Bar
A sports bar 10.4 km from central Brussels.
Maria & Arthur's Bar
A sports bar 4.6 km from central Brussels.
Brasserie de la Maison Haute
A sports bar 4.4 km from central Brussels.
Sportpoint
A bowling alley and pool hall spot 11.5 km from central Brussels.
Bar 77
A sports bar 4.7 km from central Brussels.
Kaffee Taria
A sports bar 36.3 km from central Brussels.
Breeven Sportkafee
A brasserie spot 28.0 km from central Brussels.
Le But
A sports bar 4.1 km from central Brussels.
Plaza
A sports bar 24.6 km from central Brussels.
Le Transfert VIII
A sports bar 4.2 km from central Brussels.
Le Marseillais
A sports bar 1.5 km from central Brussels.
Beer Capital
A beer bar spot 0.4 km from central Brussels.
Kantine RFC Doggen
A sports bar 20.2 km from central Brussels.
How to pick a sports bar in Brussels
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 Brussels?
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 Brussels 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 Brussels 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.
Photos: Micha Pajocel, Fuse Brussels fusebrussels via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
Foursquare.