After the Davis movie theater underwent renovations in 2016, owners added Carbon Arc, a new restaurant. The modernization opened new ways for the space to be used, and now on days of big games, including Bears Sundays, Carbon Arc opens one of its theaters to the general public and streams contests to its giant screen. Patrons can order food or drink from a pickup window and grab a pager. It’s one of the most unique settings in the city for sports. 

One of Chicago’s best soccer bars, the Globe in North Center offers an expansive beer list and menu of British fare, along with dozens of televisions for footie fans.

In an area of the city saturated by sports bars, Murphy’s Bleachers rises above the fray. Open under various “bleachers” names since the 1930’s, it offers a singular gameday experience just across the street from Wrigley Field with plenty of streetside space for watching the world go by.

One of Lincoln Park’s most popular sports bars, Racine Plumbing was reborn this spring under new ownership. It sports a solid food and beer list, and is one of the few Chicago establishments that caters to New York sports fans.

This friendly neighborhood spot has an ever-rotating tap list with a focus on local brews, along with regulation pool tables, darts, and a bevy of televisions.

This longtime Wisconsin and Kansas bar in Bucktown is always packed. It’s also a popular setting for TV’s Chicago Fire.

Old Town’s quirky rooftop newcomer above Second City sports a psychedelic cover scheme, giant lawn games, and indoor and outdoor televisions.

Illinois bars are a dime a dozen, but every alum seemingly eventually finds themselves at Joe’s. This large entertainment complex near Lincoln Park is good for those who want to start the day with sports, and end with some music.

Cleo’s is more known as an international soccer bar, but it also offers NFL Sunday Ticket on its 16 HD screens for the other type of football.

One of the city’s best sports bars has a quality menu that will satisfy non-sports fans dragged to a gamewatch.

A lively River North crowd fills this bar from the folks behind Bar Siena. Find boozy milkshakes, good bar food, and more.

The South Loop spinoff of the Wicker Park bar is back near McCormick Place. It features a large beer list, Sunday brunch, and it’s probably the closest bar to Soldier Field.

A quick walk from Sox Park, Turtle’s gets crowded after baseball games as fans crowd the space. It’s got a deep beer list, popular burgers, and pizza to sate any fan.