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Where to Watch Football in Brighton
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Nick is a huge football fan from Hanover, Brighton. He loves watching Premier League games in local bars and pubs, attending occasional Brighton & Hove Albion matches, and enjoying great atmosphere with friends. Nick is also a writer for Restaurants Brighton.
Best Sports Pubs and Bars for Premier League, Super Sunday and Albion Matchdays
Brighton is packed with pubs and sports bars ready for match day, whether that is Premier League Saturday, a midweek Champions League night, Super Sunday, or Brighton and Hove Albion themselves at the Amex. This guide rounds up the best places across the city, from lively seafront big screens to cosy neighbourhood locals, to catch every game, pint in hand.*
*This page is currently being updated as we look forward to the 2026 Premier league season starting. Thank you for your patience!
When it comes to watching live sport in Brighton, Bench sports bar is match-day central. Big screens, booming atmosphere and unbeatable seafront views make every game or sports event feel electric. Tuck into loaded fries, crispy wings, burgers and pints while watching the Premier League, Euros, rugby, or cricket with mates. With £5 pints on BHAFC home games, locals’ discounts, plenty deals for food and drink and a buzzing crowd.
Experience the electric energy at CROSSBAR, the UK’s first dedicated women’s sports bar and an inclusive Brighton sanctuary. From 9am, it is a vibrant hub for coffee and co-working, reminiscent of The L Word’s The Planet. As night falls, three rooms and eight screens come alive, with football and women’s sport taking centre stage. Pair the action with curated wines, craft cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere in this groundbreaking clubhouse. It is truly the ultimate place in Brighton to watch football.
For Albion supporters, The Terrace at the Amex Stadium delivers an unrivalled pre match and post match experience on every Brighton and Hove Albion home fixture, the ideal spot to soak up the atmosphere before kick off or relive the action afterwards. Beyond matchdays, this industry leading venue becomes one of Brighton’s most exciting football and leisure spaces, hosting live sports screenings, music gigs and community events all year round, with capacity for up to one thousand guests and a packed calendar that is always worth checking.
The Hartington in Hanover is one of Brighton’s best loved neighbourhood pubs, a firm favourite for watching the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and every major football fixture with fellow fans. Head inside to catch the action on screen with a pint in hand, soaking up a genuine matchday atmosphere among locals who take their football seriously. Known for its friendly feel and excellent beer garden, this Hanover local is ideal for gathering with friends before, during or after the game, whatever is on the fixture list.
The friendly Patcham pub Ladies Mile is well known and loved by Brighton footy fans for rarely missing a match. So, check in with them for any football game because its reputation serves them and they won’t let you down. Patcham is a 15 min drive from Brighton and there’s parking but if you fancy a pint with pals, and let’s face it, it’s the football so you will, there’s the 5A and number 5 bus which goes direct and frequently. This Brighton pub is also a spot where you’ll see Brighton and Hove Albion fans on matchdays enjoying the Seagulls. Very popular Brighton sports bar.
Tucked away in the historic Lanes, The Cricketers combines its renowned football atmosphere with live coverage of Premier League and Champions League matches throughout the season. Expect big screens in their court yard, great sound, matchday food and drink offers, and a warm welcome for fans of every team. Known for its classic pub food and lively atmosphere, this is an excellent spot to catch the action. For larger groups, the private function room is available for exclusive hire for twenty five or more guests, making it ideal for work socials, football teams, birthday celebrations and supporters’ groups looking to enjoy a match together in one of Brighton’s oldest pubs.
Enjoy football excitement at The Longman, affectionately known as the Wilmy, where the traditional local pub experience is taken to new heights.
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With a vibrant atmosphere and multiple screens, including two large projectors and three televisions inside plus two more outside, The Longman is the ultimate destination for football fanatics craving a proper matchday spread.
Billed as Brighton’s largest sports bar, The King and Queen is a football lover’s dream, with huge projector screens and televisions spread throughout the venue. Expect live coverage of the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, La Liga and Bundesliga, all shown across the venue’s multiple screens.
Whatever is kicking off, this Marlborough Place venue tends to be showing it, making it a firm favourite for supporters wanting every major football competition covered under one roof.
Welcoming folk of the Preston Park area and beyond, The Cleveland Arms is the definition of a community pub. The venue itself is a modern, light but cosy and welcoming space. They’re showing plenty of premiership games and an incredible spot for some classic Brighton pub food. Table bookings are recommended to secure your seat.
Sunday roasts are also nationally acclaimed, so make sure you organise one for the Sunday football games.
Nestled in the heart of Brighton, The Pump House is home to Sky Sports and TNT Sports, formerly BT Sport, making it a reliable spot for catching live football throughout the week.
The atmosphere here is built for matchday, with every cheer and near miss shared among a crowd of genuine football fans. Settle in with a pint and something from the menu, and let the buzz of the game take over in one of Brighton’s most dependable sports pubs.
Crowned Brighton’s Best Pub at the BRAVO Awards, The Signalman is a proper home for football and live sport all year round. A huge outdoor screen brings big occasions to the beer garden, while three screens inside cover every major fixture across BT Sport, Sky Sports and Amazon Prime Video. Albion fans regularly gather here before heading to the Amex, with London Road station a short walk away. Pair the game with one of their incredible Sunday roasts, and you have got the perfect matchday combination.
The Dorset brings you everything you long for in a country pub – A rustic interior, a classic pub grub menu, alfresco dining and a welcoming, friendly front of house team.Only it’s not in the countryside, it’s set right in the centre of Brighton’s North Laine.
Making it a top meeting place and central spot to watch the football games. Not a Brighton sports bar, but a great place to watch the football in Brighton.
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Brighton has plenty of lively sports bars, from seafront venues with big screens to traditional pubs showing live matches. Our guide highlights the best sports bars in Brighton for every fan. Perched seaside opposite the West Pier, Bench delivers big‑screen live sport, £5 pints, bold burgers, loaded fries and wings, plus DJ nights and a vibrant terrace atmosphere.
Whether it’s the Premier League, Champions League or local fixtures, there are plenty of pubs and bars showing live football in Brighton, with big screens, great sound and plenty of atmosphere. Perched seaside opposite the West Pier, Bench offers big-screen sport, £5 pints, burgers and DJ nights.
Looking to cheer on Brighton & Hove Albion or another Premiership team? Many city pubs and bars show Albion games live, offering the perfect spot to watch with friends and fellow fans.
From the Premier League to European tournaments, Brighton’s pubs and sports bars have you covered. Big screens, cold beer and great Brighton pub grub make watching the footy in Brighton a top experience. Here are places to watch the football in Brighton.
Several pubs and sports bars show live Premiership action every weekend. If you’re looking for where to watch Premier League games in Brighton, you’ll find venues with full coverage and lively atmospheres.
When the Euros are on, Brighton comes alive with fan zones, outdoor screens, pubs and sports bars offering wall-to-wall coverage. Find the best places to watch the Euros in Brighton with us.
From packed pubs to outdoor screenings, Brighton is one of the best places to watch the World Cup. Sports bars across the city stream every match for fans.
If you’re after where to watch Super Sunday in Brighton, head to sports pubs showing back-to-back Premier League action every Sunday — often with food and drink offers.
Many Brighton pubs subscribe to both Sky Sports and TNT (BT) Sport, so you won’t miss a match — from the Premier League to Champions League and beyond. Here is our round up of Sports Bar and pubs showing football in Brighton.
Whether it’s the Six Nations, Rugby World Cup or Premiership Rugby, there are plenty of Brighton pubs and bars showing rugby with big screens and a buzzing crowd.
Looking for the NFL, NBA or Super Bowl? Some Brighton sports bars specialise in American sports, staying open late so fans don’t miss a moment.
Several Brighton bars show live boxing and UFC events, often with late-night screenings. Check our guide to find venues showing the next big fight.
From The Ashes to the T20 World Cup, cricket fans can enjoy live screenings at selected Brighton pubs and bars with Sky Sports Cricket.
Yes, many sports bars in Brighton combine live sport with great pub food, happy hour offers and group deals — ideal for big match days. Here is our special offers page where you can find inspiration for a pub visit in Brighton.
If you want a true stadium-like experience, head to pubs and bars with giant HD screens, projector walls and surround sound — the ultimate way to watch live sport in Brighton. The American Express Fanzone and Bench come highly recommended.
