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When it comes to American sports, it doesn’t get any bigger than the Super Bowl. The NFL’s most prestigious competition is arguably the most important annual fixture in the country’s sporting calendar, with millions of Americans getting together at screening parties to watch the action on TV.
But with over 200,000 Americans living in London, and the sport steadily growing in popularity among Brits, it’s also a reasonably big deal here too. Thousands of Londoners will be staying up til the early hours this Sunday to watch all the action from the New Orleans Superdome, where the game kicks off at 11.30pm UK time.
Super Bowl LIX sees the Kansas City Chiefs attempt a three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles, in a replay of 2022’s event, the first of the Chiefs’ back-to-back titles. As well as all the cheerleading, interceptions, touchdowns and numerous cutaways to Taylor Swift cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce from the stands, there’s also the epic half-time show from Kendrick Lamar, who arrives in New Orleans fresh from picking up five awards at the Grammys last weekend.
Of course, you could catch all the action on your TV at home. But for a raucous atmosphere, freshly-poured pints, themed snacks and all manner of live entertainment, head to one of these Super Bowl screening parties around the city.
The best places to watch Super Bowl LIX in London
Bad Sports: Super Bowl LIX
Remember Hackney’s Bad Sports Bar? The now-closed (but never forgotten) US-style bar that served slam-dunk drinks alongside screenings of NBA and NFL knock-outs is back from the grave for an epic Super Bowl screening at Farringdon bar Ninth Ward. With this year’s game taking place in New Orleans, organisers are channelling the Big Easy with fun signature cocktails – they’ve partnered with Jack Daniel’s, Herradura Tequila to create some special concoctions – plus mountains of wings, Stiegl beers and plenty of shots. There’ll also be music for house DJs The Prosecction Boyz, quizzes and prizes.
Ninth Ward, 99-101 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3BN; £5
Budweiser Super Bowl screenings at The Prince and The 411
US lager behemoth Budweiser is partnering with this pair of London boozers to host two all-American parties with enough beer, food and activities to keep you alert for those early morning touchdowns. Head down to either venue from 7pm for pre-kick-off beer pong, American pool, an NFL quiz and DJs before the action kicks off on their selection of screens. There’ll be cheerleaders helming the proceedings and huge helpings of chicken wings, sliders, waffle fries and pulled pork for sustenance. Wash it all down with ice-cold Budweiser through the night.
The Prince, 14 Lillie Road, SW6 1TT / The 411, 411 St John St, EC1V 4AB. From £15.
The Super Bowl at SOUND Sports Bar
If you’re going to stay up into the wee hours watching other people play sport – and bust a move to Kendrick’s halftime show – you’re going to need some sustenance. SOUND’s ‘Supper’ Bowl Package will help you out there, guaranteeing you a seat and giving you a beer on arrival and one item from the special limited menu, which includes hot dogs, chicken wings or nachos.
The Cumberland Hotel, W1H 7DL. £25.
Super Bowl LIX at Big Penny Social
Walthamstow’s Big Penny Social is a fitting venue for a Super Bowl watch party. America is all about supersized stuff (including super long football matches) and the UK’s largest beer hall has a gigantic HD screen on which to catch every second of the action. As you count down the minutes til kick-off, Sounds Familiar will keep you entertained with a Super Bowl edition of their music quiz, there’ll be cheerleaders keeping your pep up as the night draws on, and there’ll be drinks and food at the ready til the end of the night.
1 Priestley Way, E17 6AL. From £12.
Super Bowl LIX Screening Parties at Boxpark
Boxpark’s three London venues will are throwing an American extravaganza to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl. Whether you go to Wembley, Croydon or Shoreditch, you’ll find cheerleaders, beer pong, eating challenges, giveaways and much more throughout breaks in play. In Croydon and Wembley, you’ll also be able to take on a bucking bronco.
Wembley Park, HA9 0JT / 99 George Street, CR0 1LD / 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY/ From £11.52.
The Clapham Grand Super Bowl Screening 2025
Clapham’s self-styled ‘palace of variety’ truly knows how to throw a party, and its Super Bowl event sounds like one not to be missed. They venue has teamed up with local eatery Thunderbird Chicken to dish out US-themed morsels, there’ll be DJs spinning party bangers in the breaks, and it’s also promising ‘full stadium-like production’, ‘real life cheerleaders’ and 'all the American tat you can buy on Amazon’. Pour a pint into a red cup, grab a foam finger and pledge your allegiance to a great night out.
21-25 St John’s Hill, SW11 1TT. From £21.43.
Super Bowl 2025 at TOCA Social
Touch down at Greenwich’s TOCA Social if you’ve got a big gang of mates coming together for the big game. The interactive football gaming venue has plenty of tables in front of its big screen for you to crowd around, or you can get a bit swish and book a private box for up to 20 people. Viewers can watch all the action while snacking on sharing dishes from its three-cuisine menu, featuring Asian street food, Latin American staples and classic US diner food.
Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. From £20.
Big Game Day Glory at the Hard Rock Cafe
There aren’t many London venues more American in spirit than Hard Rock Cafe – and that’s on a normal day. Your ticket to the ultimate night of American football includes entry, a reserved seat, two beers and three items from the tailgate food menu – or you can splash a little bit more cash and really soup up your night at the VIP pre-party. There, you’ll get all the above bennies, plus entertainment from a live DJ, a meet-and-greet with cheerleaders, beer and snacks on arrival and a goody bag to take home with you. Touchdown!
150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. From £64.95.
Super Bowl LIX at The American Bar at The Stafford
The Stafford Hotel’s American Bar is a fitting place to watch the biggest night in US sports and they’ll be throwing a big bash to give you yet more reason to spend the evening with them. Every second of the action will be shown on multiple big screens, while there’ll be a special menu of themed cocktails to keep you refreshed, plus the venue’s usual selection of snacks, from wings and mac and cheese bites to fries and burgers.
16-18 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NJ. £60pp minimum spend.
Super Bowl LIX at Bar Kick
Shoreditch sports bar Bar Kick is getting in on the Super Bowl action with a massive late-night party. As well as the events on the pitch, they’ll be screening Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show performance, warming things up with live DJs, and holding giveaways through the night. You can also try your hand at some sporting activities, like beer pong, foosball and a food-eating challenge – the best kind of ‘exercise’, if you ask us.
127 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE. £5.
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