10 Weekly Football Watch Parties in Boston

Game day just got a whole lot more fun. Watch your favorite NFL or college football team duke it out at these regular watch parties around Boston. Even if you’re not a die-hard sports fan, there are beautiful views and special game day menus to enjoy at these local restaurants. 

by Celina Colby

Football Watch Parties at Deck 12
When: Thursdays-Mondays as games air
Where: Seaport
Info: Watch the game from the Deck 12 rooftop and cheer on your favorite team with the Boston skyline in the background. This rooftop bar is showing NFL and college games as they air Thursday-Monday, plus they’re serving game day bites like fried pickles and smash burgers.

Football Season Free Wings at King’s
When: Mondays, 6pm to close
Where: Back Bay, Seaport
Info: King’s is showing Monday night football games every week and Kings Reward Members can get free wings while they root for their favorite team. 

Notre Dame Football Watch Party (pictured)
When: Saturdays and select Sundays, game times vary
Where: Charlestown
Info: Notre Dame fans can get their weekly fix with Saturday (and the occasional Sunday) game viewings at The Anchor in Charlestown. 

Thursday Night Football Watch Party
When: Thursdays, 7:30pm
Where: Downtown
Info: Football fans and cannabis lovers unite at this free weekly party with game day snacks, adult beverages, and a different cannabis-industry partner every week. 

Patriots Watch Party
When: Sundays at game time
Where: Charlestown
Info: Every Sunday head to The Anchor to cheer on the home team during Patriots games. The game will be live on a big screen and you can order up cold beers and food specials while watching on the waterfront.

Football Weekends at Loco
When: Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Fenway and South Boston
Info: Every Saturday from 10am-5pm and all day Sunday, celebrate game days at Loco South Boston and Fenway. In South Boston reserve a couch and a TV for a group and at Loco Fenway enjoy special pitchers of beer and margaritas. Both locations offer a festive game day menu. 

Sunday Funday Football at Stats Bar
When: Saturdays and Sundays
Where: South Boston
Info: Stats Bar has 24 TVs inside to get every angle of the NFL games on Sunday and the college football games on Saturday. While you’re at it, order classic football comfort food and local brews.

Game Day at MJ O’Connor’s
When: Saturdays and Sundays, select weekdays
Where: Back Bay
Info: It’s first game requested, first shown at MJ O’Connor’s Back Bay, so get in early to see your favorite team play. While you’re cheering them on, order a Guinness, wings, waffle fries, and other goodies.

50¢ Wings for Monday Night Football
When: Mondays
Where: Somerville
Info: Fuel up to cheer on your favorite team with 50¢ wings at Olde Magoun’s Saloon in Somerville in celebration of Monday Night Football. 

Football Sundays at Banner’s Kitchen & Tap
When: Sundays
Where: West End
Info: Root for the Patriots on the huge screens at Banner’s Kitchen & Tap near TD Garden. Game day is also a perfect time to try out their fun foods like the torched bacon rack. 

BONUS:

Harvard vs. Yale Football Game
When: Saturday 11/23
Where: Allston
Info: The Harvard vs. Yale game is a classic Boston experience. These storied rivals will battle it out on the Harvard field for the 140th year. Tickets sell fast and early so plan ahead if you want to attend.