Columbus Guide
Columbus is a soccer city and a Buckeye city at once. The Crew won MLS Cup twice in recent years, the Blue Jackets own the winter and Ohio State owns Saturdays. Bars fill for all three.
The Arena District sits beside the stadium and the arena, so it fills first. The Short North keeps the busiest bar strip. The Brewery District, Italian Village and the campus area add the local rooms.
Columbus uses Eastern Time. European matches start in the morning or around midday, so many bars open early on weekends. Use the filters to find sound on, big screens or outdoor seating.
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60 total17 venues

Betty's Bar
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Full BarOutdoorPatio
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Betty's Bar
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Byrne's Pub
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Full BarFamily Friendly
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Byrne's Pub
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Char Bar
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Full BarFoodOutdoor
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Char Bar
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City Tavern
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City Tavern
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Classic's Victory's Sports Bar
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Full BarBig ScreensSound ON
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Classic's Victory's Sports Bar
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Full BarBig ScreensSound ON
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Club 185
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Club 185
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Coaches Bar & Grill
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Coaches Bar & Grill
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Dempsey's Food & Spirits
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Full BarFoodBig Screens
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Dempsey's Food & Spirits
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Full BarFoodBig Screens
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Double Take | Bar & Grill
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Full BarFood
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Double Take | Bar & Grill
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Full BarFood
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Flatiron Tavern
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Food
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Flatiron Tavern
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Fourth Street Taproom & Kitchen
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Full BarFoodOutdoor
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Fourth Street Taproom & Kitchen
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Full BarFoodOutdoor
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Gaswerks
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Full BarOutdoorPatio
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Gaswerks
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Gemüt Biergarten
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Full BarFoodOutdoor
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Gemüt Biergarten
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Full BarFoodOutdoor
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Gresso's
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Full BarFoodOutdoor
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Gresso's
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Full BarFoodOutdoor
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Hey Hey Bar & Grill
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Full BarFood
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Hey Hey Bar & Grill
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High Beck Tavern
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High Beck Tavern
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Mac's Proper Pub
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Mac's Proper Pub
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch live sports in Columbus?
MatchCrowd lists verified sports bars and venues across Columbus. The busiest areas are the Short North, the Arena District and the Brewery District. Use the filters to find big screens and sound on.
Are there soccer bars in Columbus?
Yes. Columbus has one of the oldest soccer cultures in MLS. Many venues show the Premier League, the Champions League, MLS and Liga MX with the sound on.
What time do matches start in Columbus?
Columbus uses Eastern Time. European matches start in the morning or around midday, so many bars open early on weekends. Check MatchCrowd for today's schedule and the venues showing each match.
Do I need a reservation to watch a match in Columbus?
Walk in for most matches. Book ahead for derbies, finals and playoff games. Filter by "Reservations" to find venues that take bookings.
Which teams do fans follow in Columbus?
Columbus fans follow the Crew, Blue Jackets and Ohio State. Premier League, Bundesliga and Liga MX supporters also meet in bars across the city.
How does MatchCrowd verify venues in Columbus?
MatchCrowd checks that every venue exists and shows live sport. Fans then confirm each showing in real time. You therefore see which venues show tonight's match, not just which bars own a television.


