Football season is finally here. While Raleigh isn’t home to an NFL team of its own, that doesn’t mean the City of Oaks lacks passionate football fans. Don’t fumble the next 18 weeks of games — head to a local bar, restaurant, or fan meet up to watch the NFL in Raleigh.
Note: Some NFL teams are without local groups or dedicated spots. If we missed a fan group or a local bar supporting a specific team, let us know .
AFC East
- Buffalo Bills fans charge over to Buffalo Brothers Raleigh for game day tailgates, raffles, and cold beer.
- Miami Dolphin fans can swim to Pi Bar Grill and Games in Morrisville for game day meetups.
- New England fans, go to Brickhouse Sports Pub to watch games on 100 inch TVs with a club of other Patriot fans .
- Head to RallyPoint Sport Grill for New York Jets fandom, and join the local fan club too.
AFC North
- Fly over to Lynnwood Grill and Brewing Concern to catch the game with fellow Baltimore Ravens fans, and join the local fan club to attend more meetups across the area.
- Cleveland Browns backers should check out Sophie’s Bar & Grill in Cary on game day — plus, participate in jersey raffles through the local fan club .
- Pittsburgh Steelers fans unanimously shared with us that Sammy’s Tap and Grill is their go-to watering hole. Steelers fans can also mix things up and head to Hibernian in north Raleigh to meet with other fans .
AFC South
- Triangle Colts Fans is a Facebook group to help connect local Indianapolis Colts fans at Tin Roof .
AFC West
- Broncos Country, let’s ride to Leesville Tap Room on game day and stay in the loop with the local Meetup group .
- Kansas City Chiefs fans can meet at Buffalo Brothers in Cary for a taste of Arrowhead Stadium at home.
- Las Vegas Raiders fans head to The Neighborhood Sports Bar + Arcade for game day meetups.
Sammy’s is a tried and true spot for Steelers fans.
Photo provided by Sammy’s
NFC East
- Dallas Cowboys Empire Fan Club is a Facebook group to help connect local Cowboys fans. Meet up with them at Crafty Crab Seafood and Bar on Wake Forest Road.
- New York Giants fans can stomp over to Backyard Bistro for game day meetups and join the local fan club .
- Tri Eagles Fly is a group that tends to meet up at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe in Durham for Philadelphia Eagles watch parties and a free weekly jersey giveaway. Plus, North Street Beer Station and Woody’s in City Market are Eagles-friendly bars downtown.
- Put on your burgundy and gold and head to MoonRunners Saloon in Garner for Washington Commanders meetups hosted by the local fan club .
NFC North
- Catch other Chicago Bears fans at Nancy’s Pizzeria .
- Pourworks , The Big Easy , and Crosstown Pub are meetup spots for the cheeseheads. Check the local fan group to see where they are meeting up.
- Minnesota Vikings fans sail over to The Bridge DTR to watch games with the local fan group .
NFC South
- The Oak City Riot , a local Panthers club affiliated with the international Roaring Riot, meet at Neuse River Brewing and Brasserie — where everyone is welcome to cheer on NC’s only NFL team.
- New Orleans Saints fans can geaux to Sharky’s Place for game day meetups.
NFC West
- Join the 49ers Faithful fan group to attend watch parties.
- Seattle Seahawks fans, fly over to the Seattleite-owned Bigfoot Taphouse on game days.