Sports bars in Helsinki
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. Helsinki 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 Davisto, Old Story, Petoklubi, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Helsinki
We indexed 40 sports bars in Helsinki. The scene leans Burger Joint, Pub and Karaoke Bar. You'll find them in Espoo, Vantaa, Kerava. Davisto (Sports Bar, Pub) on Kuunkehrä 2. Old Story (Sports Bar, Music Venue) on Tikkuraitti 17. Petoklubi (Sports Bar) on Helsingin Jäähalli (Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13).
Sports bars in Helsinki
Davisto
A pub spot 11.8 km from central Helsinki.
Old Story
A music venue spot 14.7 km from central Helsinki.
Petoklubi
A sports bar 2.3 km from central Helsinki.
Aloha & Bar Ohana
A beach bar and karaoke bar spot 11.8 km from central Helsinki.
Sports Bar Casino Helsinki
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Helsinki.
O'Learys
A sports bar 11.1 km from central Helsinki.
Sports Academy | Curling Room
A sports bar 0.2 km from central Helsinki.
Fylla’s Kök & Bar
A sports bar 1.0 km from central Helsinki.
All Star Sports Bar & Grill
A burger joint and pizzeria spot 2.5 km from central Helsinki.
Ravintola Bollis
A sports bar 2.2 km from central Helsinki.
Brewer's Street
A sports bar 2.3 km from central Helsinki.
Pepe's Bar & Grill
A hot dog joint spot 2.3 km from central Helsinki.
Brewer's Corner
A sports bar 2.4 km from central Helsinki.
Chill & Grill
A pizzeria spot 2.4 km from central Helsinki.
Sports Academy
A sports bar 11.1 km from central Helsinki.
How to pick a sports bar in Helsinki
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 Helsinki?
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 Helsinki 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 Helsinki 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: Mikael Leppä from Finland, Ksenia Bramley via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
Foursquare.