Sports bars in Zurich
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. Zurich 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 Kaiser Franz, 67 Sportsbar, Oliver Twist Pub, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Zurich
We indexed 40 sports bars in Zurich. The scene leans Pub, Burger Joint and Bowling Alley. You'll find them in Zürich, Kloten, Zug. Kaiser Franz (Sports Bar) on Rolandstrasse 22. 67 Sportsbar (Sports Bar) on Weststr. 11. Oliver Twist Pub (Pub, Sports Bar) on Rindermarkt 6.
Sports bars in Zurich
Kaiser Franz
A sports bar 1.2 km from central Zurich.
67 Sportsbar
A sports bar 22.4 km from central Zurich.
Oliver Twist Pub
A pub spot 0.6 km from central Zurich.
FIFA Sportsbar 1904
A sports bar 1.7 km from central Zurich.
Snus Bar
A sports bar 9.1 km from central Zurich.
Stars and Stripes American Bar
A american restaurant and burger joint spot 5.0 km from central Zurich.
Züri Bar
A sports bar 0.4 km from central Zurich.
NEWS Bar
A sports bar 0.1 km from central Zurich.
Prestige Bowling
A bowling alley and event space spot 6.3 km from central Zurich.
Mr. Pickwick Pub Zug
A pub spot 22.8 km from central Zurich.
Mr. Pickwick Pub Baden
A pub spot 20.5 km from central Zurich.
Heineken Public Viewing
A arts and entertainment spot 0.1 km from central Zurich.
Sportsman
A sports bar 1.3 km from central Zurich.
Zum Glatten Köbi
A sports bar 1.9 km from central Zurich.
Scandinavian Rowing Club
A sports bar 2.2 km from central Zurich.
How to pick a sports bar in Zurich
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 Zurich?
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 Zurich 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 Zurich 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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