Sports bars in Moscow
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. Moscow 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 Stolichny pub (Столичный паб), Торнадо, Торнадо, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Moscow
We indexed 40 sports bars in Moscow. The scene leans Pub, Beer Store and Beer Bar. You'll find them in Москва, Долгопрудный, Мытищи. Stolichny pub (Столичный паб) (Sports Bar) on Большая Черкизовская ул.. Торнадо (Sports Bar) on Головинское ш.. Торнадо (Sports Bar) on ТЦ «Южный» (Кировоградская ул..
Sports bars in Moscow
Stolichny pub (Столичный паб)
A sports bar 9.2 km from central Moscow.
Торнадо
A sports bar 12.2 km from central Moscow.
Торнадо
A sports bar 15.0 km from central Moscow.
Торнадо
A sports bar 18.7 km from central Moscow.
2:2
A pub spot 1.7 km from central Moscow.
Матч поинт
A sports bar 1.8 km from central Moscow.
Лига
A sports bar 20.1 km from central Moscow.
Крафтбол
A bar and beer store spot 13.2 km from central Moscow.
Fan Zone
A sports bar 11.7 km from central Moscow.
Buffalo's
A wings joint and gastropub spot 8.7 km from central Moscow.
ХЕТ-ТРИК, СПОРТ-БАР на ОРУЖЕЙНОМ
A beer bar spot 1.9 km from central Moscow.
Хмель&Солод
A pizzeria and beer store spot 8.4 km from central Moscow.
10PHADO
A sports bar 4.8 km from central Moscow.
Galaxy Bar & Bottle Shop
A beer bar and beer store spot 8.8 km from central Moscow.
Good Bar
A sports bar 29.9 km from central Moscow.
How to pick a sports bar in Moscow
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 Moscow?
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 Moscow 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 Moscow 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: Sergey Norin from Moscow, Russia, Igor Utkin / Игорь Уткин via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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