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Between the big hits and hail Mary throws, there’s nothing better than supporting your favorite team with fans rocking the same jersey. Whether you bleed burnt orange and white or stick to the colors of your hometown, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a list of sports bars and restaurants where you can watch your favorite football teams in action this season, as well as a few other sports. Is your favorite missing? Email ehopkins@statesman.com and we’ll add it to the list.

Sports Bars in Downtown Austin

Little Woodrow’s West 6th

Little Woodrow’s West 6th is the headquarters of the Seattle Seahawks fandom. (520 W. Sixth St.; littlewoodrows.com)

Jacob Ochoa and Amanda Garcia will hang out at Little Woodrow's on West Sixth Street in September 2020. The spot shows games and has become a meeting point for Seattle Seahawks fans in Austin.

Play on West 6th

When it comes to the Denver Broncos, Play on 6th is definitely not a place to play with. Beyond the neon signs and vibrant energy, the fate of fans’ beloved Broncos is serious business. (620 W. Sixth St.; playonwest6th.com)

the tavern

The Tavern is the place for fans of the University of Texas and Kansas City Chiefs. With over 30 high-definition TVs running daily in the neighborhood pub, you won’t miss a touchdown throw, breakaway dunk, or thumping soccer goal. (922 W. 12th St.; tavernaustin.com)

Foxy’s proper pub

New York Jets fans have their sights set on Foxy’s Proper Pub this NFL season. They hope the new downtown location will bring some Irish luck this year. (201 Brazos St.; foxysproperpub.com)

Keyboard Austin

With a strong Austin Seminole Club presence, Downtown’s Key Bar is the go-to destination for fans of all sports in the state of Florida. That’s it, that’s the scoop. (617 W. Sixth St.; keybaraustin.com)

The pub

If you’re a fan of Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas State Wildcats, USC Trojans or San Francisco 49ers, the Pub is a pub worth exploring. Simple enough, right? (214 W. Fourth St. Suite A; thepubatx.com)

Wyld Bar

If you’re in the area and want to see Miami Dolphins, with Tyreke Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Tua Tagovailoa on the field, head to this piano bar in downtown Austin. The venue also showcases University of Florida sports. (706 W. Sixth St.; wyld.bar)

Watch all kinds of games on TV at Lavaca Street Bar locations.

Lavaca St. Bar

There’s no question Lavaca Street Bar supports Texas sports, but the South Austin location of the hip Austin franchise is the home of Oklahoma Sooner football. (various locations; lavacastreet.com)

Concrete Cowboy

Concrete Cowboy is the new official Kansas City Chiefs fan club spot, and there’s nothing that can stop their cheers for Patrick Mahomes II and his company this season. (719 W. Sixth St.; concretecowboybar.com)

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse

This downtown Austin bar isn’t haughty when it comes to San Francisco 49ers and Ole Miss sports, so drop by if you’re in the mood for live music, free comedy, and a peek at the week’s matchups. (701 W. Sixth St.; wtficehouse.com)

the dogwood

In the wood-decked hangout you will find modern Americana dishes, specialty cocktails and a wide range of sports fans. But the bar’s West Sixth Street location is for Chicago Bears and Ohio State Buckeyes fans, and the Domain location is for Los Angeles Chargers devotees. And don’t forget it. (various locations; thedogwoodaustin.com)

Valhalla eSports lounge

The venue is perfect for a Naruto-themed drink and to sit back and watch your favorite sports team battle it out with the competition of the day. For the coming season, Valhalla is the place to go for Cincinnati Bengals and all sports in Texas. (710 W Sixth Street; walhallalounge.com)

Rustic Faucet

This pub sports bar is a TV-lined space with LSU football and New Orleans Saints games played when a game clock is ticking. (613 W. Sixth St.; rustictapaustin.com)

Pajamas for cats

While the atmosphere at Cat’s Pajamas feels more like a tropical castle or Hawaiian luau, it’s a hot spot for Philadelphia Eagles fans hoping for another Superbowl win this season. (610 Nueces St.; catspajamasatx.com)

Salon and garden

Another place where fans can catch Buffalo Bills games. The West Sixth lounge also plays Penn State games on the big screen. (601 W. Sixth St.; parloryard.com)

Unbarlievable West 6th

Unbarlievable West 6th is the place for New England Patriots fans to get behind the Mac Jones-led team. (513 W. Sixth St.; unbarlievable.com)

star bar

Advertised as “The Original West Sixth Street Bar,” it is also the venue for Wisconsin Football and Green Bay Packers games every NFL Sunday. (600 W. Sixth St.; starbartexas.com)

Keith Jones pours a Lord Zanate at Hopsquad Brewing in North Austin in January 2020. The brewery is the place to be for Fulham FC fans on match days.

Shiner Saloon

With over 30 beers on tap, views of the Austin skyline, and a rustic Southern aesthetic, Shiner Saloon seems like a good place for Sunday football. But instead of the Houston Texans or the Dallas Cowboys taking up most of the screen time, it’s the team responsible for some of the toughest defenses in NFL history, the Pittsburgh Steelers. (422 Congress Ave. D.; shinerssaloon.com)

Mean eyes cat

If you like green and gold, step into this laid-back haunt for all of Baylor University’s sports games. (1621 W. Fifth St.; themaaneyedcat.com)

Pour Choices

What better choice can you make as a Carolina Panthers fan on Football Sunday? (401 E. Sixth St.; pourchoicesaustin.com)

thirsty

If your thirst needs quenching and you’re itching to watch the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action, this downtown sports bar is the place to be. (325 E. Sixth St.; thirstnickelaustin.com)

the lodge

Like many sports bars in Austin, the Lodge is an official party venue for the Dallas Cowboys. And how could you blame them? It’s hard to row against America’s Team – isn’t it? (411 E. Sixth St.; 6street.com)

Dizzy Rooster

If you pass by this downtown bar on a Sunday, you’re likely to see Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones or old Eli Manning sweaters teeming in space and the customers’ eyes glued to a TV screen for the next big play from the New York Giants. (306 E. Sixth St; 6street.com)

Chupacabra Cantina

In the heart of Dirty Sixth, Chupacabra Cantina’s patrons are likely to be dressed in blue and white jerseys for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. (400 E. Sixth St.; facebook.com)

Burnsides Tavern

The Minnesota Vikings Watch Party members will now be at Burnsides Tavern this season. Despite the location change, fans can expect the same level of fandom on Sunday. (413 E. Sixth St.; burnsidestavern.com)

512 on 6th

In addition to mobile bars, dance floors, and a rooftop patio, this downtown Austin bar has an unwavering love for the Arizona Cardinals, and it shows on Sundays. (408 E. Sixth St.; 6street.com)

Christina Boman, left, and her husband Brian celebrate a United States goal at a FIFA Women's World Cup watch party in Haymaker in 2019.

Sports Bars Near Downtown Austin

Nickel City

Bills Mafia reigns supreme in this East Austin watering hole, so expect Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs jerseys in the bar on football Sundays. (1133 E. 11th St.; nickelcitybar.com)

Haymaker at Manor

Haymaker is known for its “regional-inspired comfort sandwiches” and craft beers, and is home to fans of Austin FC and Chelsea FC. (2310 Manor Road; haymakeraustin.com)

Shoal Creek Saloon

It’s no surprise that this Cajun bar and grill is for fans of Louisiana sports, with the New Orleans Saints and LSU football games usually played on TV screens. The saloon is also a place for Houston Astros fans. (909 N. Lamar Blvd.; shoalcreekaloon.com)