Zurich
12 sports bars, ranked and reviewed by our editors. Champions League, Swiss Super League, and international rugby across Niederdorf, Langstrasse, and the city centre.
Hauptbahnhof · $$ · ★★★★☆
Directly attached to Zurich's main train station, Sports Bar Zurich HB runs 14 screens across two levels showing every major European football fixture, Swiss Super League matches, and international rugby. The kitchen serves Swiss classics alongside a broader pub menu until midnight on weekdays, later on weekends. The Champions League atmosphere here, when Zurich or a major Swiss club is involved, runs deep: the regulars are passionate, knowledgeable, and committed for the full 90 minutes.
City Centre · $$ · ★★★★★
Zurich's oldest Irish pub has been showing live sport on Pelikanstrasse since 1986, long before the concept of a sports bar had been properly named. The six screens cover football, rugby union, GAA, and whatever else the international expat crowd requests. Guinness poured correctly on 4 taps, Swiss craft beers on another 8, and a kitchen that serves until 11pm. The weekend Premier League crowd is the most reliable sports bar atmosphere in the city.
Langstrasse · $$ · ★★★★☆
Langstrasse's most dependable sports bar, the Old Crow runs 8 screens across a single low-lit room on Langstrasse itself. American sports programming is the speciality: NFL, NBA, and MLB get the same treatment as European football, which makes this the natural meeting point for Zurich's American expat community on game days. Burgers arrive until 1am on weekends, and the whisky selection spans 60 expressions from Scotland, Ireland, and Kentucky.
Niederdorf · $$ · ★★★★☆
The Niederdorf sports bar that takes Swiss football seriously. The Helvetia is the correct place to watch FC Zurich and Grasshopper Club Zurich matches with a crowd that has followed both clubs for decades and holds opinions on Swiss football that would surprise most visitors. 10 screens, a curated selection of Swiss craft beers on draught, and a match-day kitchen menu of Zurich-style bratwurst and Zopf sandwiches. Open from 3pm on weekend match days.
Kreis 4 · $ · ★★★★☆
Kreis 4's alternative sports bar does not announce itself as such, which is exactly the point. The Longstreet runs 4 large screens showing European and international football for a crowd that wants to watch the game without the usual sports bar theatre. The beer selection leans heavily Swiss, with regional ales from Zurich's growing microbrewery scene on tap. Best on Champions League evenings when the neighbourhood energy reaches its peak around 9pm.
Aussersihl · $$ · ★★★★☆
A basement sports bar in Aussersihl with a 250cm projection screen dominating the main room and 6 satellite screens for overflow coverage on multi-match days. The programming covers Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and the Swiss Super League with equal commitment. The food offering is limited to sharing platters designed for the match-watching format, and the bar carries 12 draught beers including 4 German and Swiss lagers. Door opens at noon on weekend match days.
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Kennedy's Irish Pub sits on Freischuetzgasse near Zurich's main station and pours Guinness, Smithwick's and Magners. Screens carry football, ice hockey and rugby, with a Monday pub quiz and open-mic nights. A large terrace runs through the summer.
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Nelson Pub imported its entire interior from England and stands on Beatengasse near the station. It keeps 12 beers on tap and more than 40 in bottles, with Premier League football on the big screen. Weekend nights bring free-entry DJ parties.
Zurich's oldest Irish pub has been showing live sport on Pelikanstrasse since 1986, long before the concept of a sports bar had been properly named. The six screens cover football, rugby union, GAA, and whatever else the international expat crowd requests. Guinness poured correctly on 4 taps, Swiss craft beers on another 8, and a kitchen that serves until 11pm. The weekend Premier League crowd is the most reliable sports bar atmosphere in the city.
Langstrasse's most dependable sports bar, the Old Crow runs 8 screens across a single low-lit room on Langstrasse itself. American sports programming is the speciality: NFL, NBA, and MLB get the same treatment as European football, which makes this the natural meeting point for Zurich's American expat community on game days. Burgers arrive until 1am on weekends, and the whisky selection spans 60 expressions from Scotland, Ireland, and Kentucky.
The Niederdorf sports bar that takes Swiss football seriously. The Helvetia is the correct place to watch FC Zurich and Grasshopper Club Zurich matches with a crowd that has followed both clubs for decades and holds opinions on Swiss football that would surprise most visitors. 10 screens, a curated selection of Swiss craft beers on draught, and a match-day kitchen menu of Zurich-style bratwurst and Zopf sandwiches. Open from 3pm on weekend match days.
The local view
Zurich takes its football seriously, and two Super League clubs share the same ground. FC Zürich and Grasshopper Club both play at Stadion Letzigrund, west of the city centre. That local rivalry sets the tone for how the city watches sport.
On match evenings the pubs of Niederdorf, the old town and Langstrasse fill early. Zurich's tram network makes it simple to reach any of them from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Super League kickoffs usually land in the evening, so there is time for a beer before the whistle.
Beyond the domestic game, screens across the city carry the Champions League, the Premier League, international rugby and ZSC Lions ice hockey.
The best rooms combine clear sightlines with sound turned up for the goals. In the old town and Niederdorf, Irish and British style pubs lean into the crowd atmosphere. Langstrasse venues over in Kreis 4 draw a younger crowd that stays out later.
Look for a bar that posts its fixtures rather than promising to show everything. The James Joyce Pub and Nelson Pub sit close to the centre and Bahnhofstrasse, easy to reach on foot from the main station. Kennedy's Irish Pub and Longstreet Bar suit the Langstrasse side, while Old Crow Bar, Helvetia Sports Lounge, Kneipe Keller and Mars Bar round out the choice.
Good places carry more than one competition, so a Super League tie, a Champions League night and a Six Nations weekend all find a screen.
Zurich rewards anyone who wants the game with a beer in hand. The old town and Niederdorf give you walkable pubs near the station, Langstrasse adds a later crowd, and Letzigrund hosts both Super League sides when you fancy the real thing. Pick a bar that posts its fixtures, check the tram times, and you will not miss a kickoff.
Good to know
Locals split between the stadium and the pubs. FC Zürich and Grasshopper both play at Stadion Letzigrund, a short tram ride from the centre. For screens, the old town and Niederdorf draw regulars to rooms like Nelson Pub and The James Joyce Pub, while the Langstrasse crowd heads to Longstreet Bar and Kennedy's Irish Pub. See our Zurich guide for more.
Niederdorf and the surrounding old town hold the densest cluster, all walkable from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Langstrasse in Kreis 4 runs a close second and stays busy later into the night. The city centre near Bahnhofstrasse works if you want to pair the match with dinner. Trams link all three in minutes, so you are never far from a screen.
Yes. Many Zurich pubs carry both the Premier League and the domestic Swiss Super League, along with the Champions League. FC Zürich and Grasshopper fixtures at Letzigrund often kick off in the evening, which lines up well with English matches. Kennedy's Irish Pub, Nelson Pub and The James Joyce Pub are reliable for more than one league on the same night.
The 2026 World Cup runs across June and July in the United States, Canada and Mexico, so evening kickoffs will suit the Zurich time zone well. Expect the old town, Niederdorf and Langstrasse pubs to screen the tournament. Our World Cup bars guide covers the best rooms for the group stage and the knockouts.
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