Sports bars in Sacramento
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. Sacramento 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 Solon Club, Joe Marty's, Bull Wings Grill & Bar, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Sacramento
We indexed 40 sports bars in Sacramento. The scene leans American Restaurant, Dive Bar and Café. You'll find them in Roseville, West Sacramento, Folsom. Solon Club (Sports Bar, Baseball Stadium) on 400 Ball Park Dr. Joe Marty's (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 1500 Broadway (at 15th St). Bull Wings Grill & Bar (Sports Bar) on 9625 E Stockton Blvd (at Elk Grove Blvd).
Sports bars in Sacramento
Solon Club
A baseball stadium and café spot 1.8 km from central Sacramento.
Joe Marty's
A american restaurant spot 2.2 km from central Sacramento.
Bull Wings Grill & Bar
A sports bar 21.6 km from central Sacramento.
Kick'n Mule Sports Bar and Restaurant
A sports bar 4.8 km from central Sacramento.
Bar 101
A café spot 26.2 km from central Sacramento.
Players Sports Pub & Grill
A sports bar 20.4 km from central Sacramento.
Corner Pocket Sports Bar
A pool hall spot 23.7 km from central Sacramento.
Cheater's Sports Bar
A dive bar spot 3.0 km from central Sacramento.
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
A golf course and sporting goods retail spot 9.8 km from central Sacramento.
Sutter Club Sports Bar
A sports bar 29.5 km from central Sacramento.
Yard House
A american restaurant spot 0.6 km from central Sacramento.
Field House American Sports Bar
A american restaurant spot 8.2 km from central Sacramento.
Folsom Tap House Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 34.3 km from central Sacramento.
O'Mally's Irish Pub
A pub spot 0.9 km from central Sacramento.
Club Raven
A dive bar spot 2.9 km from central Sacramento.
How to pick a sports bar in Sacramento
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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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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