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With the 2023 football season in full swing, there are many options in Boston to go out, enjoy some food and beverages and cheer for the Patriots along with other fans each week. However, Boston is home to many national and international NFL fans who come to the city for school or for the many job opportunities offered and with them comes allegiances to teams other than New England. Sure, DirecTV has the NFL package to get all the out-of-network NFL games and there are plenty of locations that offer this option, and if you get there early enough and the location is friendly, you can get set up with the game of your choosing. But then a bad call happens, or a blown defensive play and all you can do is mumble to yourself. Better yet, there is an incredible catch on third-down or a game-winning field goal, but there is no around around to celebrate with or even just get a congratulatory high-five. Luckily for the transplants, there are a lot of fan groups in Boston who gather at local establishments to cheer on their team together and also share in a little taste of home.
Working in real estate in Boston, we often work with clients who have relocated for work and who support their hometown teams and look for local establishments that cater to their team. Depending on how well they are represented in Boston, a local establishment will play host to an out-of-town team’s fan-base and will have the game on most TVs, with the volume on and even offer a menu specialized to the regional tastes the team represents.
Working in real estate in Boston, we often work with clients who have relocated for work and who support their hometown teams and look for local establishments that cater to their team. Depending on how well they are represented in Boston, a local establishment will play host to an out-of-town team’s fan-base and will have the game on most TVs, with the volume on and even offer a menu specialized to the regional tastes the team represents.
The Cards are not well represented in the Boston area, but there is a Facebook Group dedicated to Boston area Cardinal fans where they try to arrange meetups for games at The Kinsale in Government Center. If you are interested, I suggest joining the Facebook Group and joining the conversation!
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Arizona Cardinals Fan Club - Boston
The Baltimore fans are well represented through Ravens Nation North and gather each game day on the second floor of Causeway Restaurant & Bar in the West End across from TD Garden. They cater to the transplants from Charm City by offering menu specials during the game (Blue Crab dip, Old Bay wings and fries, plus Heavy Seas Loose Cannon) and are sponsored by Magic Hat and they even opened their doors at 9:00am for the London game this year! If you are a Ravens fan or just want get a little taste of Chesapeake flavor, it’s something to check out!
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Ravens Nation North
Bills Backers of Boston is an official group that gathers at The Harp in the West End for every game. For “a little 716 in the 617” head down to the Causeway Street bar early (they open at 11am for 1pm games) in order to get a table or a spot at the bar because it fills up early. With weekly Buffalo-themed food and drink specials and giveaways. There is also a chance to sing “Shout” after a big score making a trip to the Harp a must for any Bills fan living in Boston!
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Bills Backers of Boston, Bills Backers Facebook Group
Windy City transplants gather to watch the Bears play at Courtside Sports Pub in East Cambridge. Courtside is equipped with 14 large screen TVs to catch all the Sunday action, but has a designated room for the Bears game with the sound on. They offer a wide array of bar food including “FRESH jumbo wings & tenders, 8oz angus burgers, tips, pizza subs & calzones, salads & sandwiches.” Along with twenty-two beer selections including twelve on draft, they also offer “a 312 special for Bears and Cubs fans” each week. And maybe after a big win, stay for the karaoke!
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Chicago Sports Clubs of New England
Browns Backers Boston watch the Browns play each week at Bushwood Cocktail Club in the Financial District. Bushwood is an arcade bar that offers a variety of board and arcade games to enjoy while watching the game. Named after the Country Club from Caddyshack, their movie-themed menu offers classic bar food and a great atmosphere for the Dawg Pound.
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Boston Browns Backers
Detroit Lions Pride, the Boston Lion’s fans group, also meets at the Courtside in East Cambridge and somehow seem to coexist with the Bears fans who go there, but I believe they are in separate rooms. Courtside is equipped with 14 large screen TVs to catch all the Sunday action along with fellow Lions fans.
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Detroit Lions Pride
Packers Boston meets up for every Green Bay game at The Banshee in Dorchester. The Banshee offers all of the NFL games but is the official home of the Boston Green Bay Packer fans. It gets quite crowded even though the reserve a floor for Packer games so get there well before kickoff!
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Packers Boston, Packers Boston Facebook
Chargers fans in the Boston area rejoice as the Diehard Bolt Club Boston meets at Blackmoor Bar + Kitchen to watch Bolts games together. For more information follow @dhbcboston on Twitter or email them at [email protected]. The organization has over 30 chapters in the US and worldwide!
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Diehard Bolt Club Boston
Fins fans in Boston come together at 6B Lounge in Beacon Hill for every game. The entire venue is dedicated to the Dolphins when they are on and it’s local supporters club, Miami Dolphans of Boston, will ensure a great time cheering on the Fins to victory!
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Miami Dolphins of Boston, PhinsBoston Facebook
Tavern in the Square in Central Square used to be the go-to spot for Vikings fans but went under new management last year and is now 730 Tavern and Patio. Luckily for Vikings fans, they warmly welcomed back Minnesota fans to the new establishment and designate an area for the Vikings fans to watch the game. Walk in and look for the purple banner!
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Minnesota Vikings Fans in Boston
The G-Men are well represented in Boston and can watch the game with fellow fans on multiple levels at The Greatest Bar on Friend St in the West End. It is easy to get to with the Green and Orange lines both stopping at North Station and they offer food and drink specials during Giants games. It is a great spot for a Giants fan to escape Patriot domination of the area and enjoy the always exciting NFC East battles!
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Big Blue Boston
Being a Jets fan in Boston must not be the most pleasant experience, but luckily MJ O’Connors offers sanctuary at their Back Bay location in the Park Plaza Hotel. Cheer on the Gang Green with fellow Jets fans during game days at MJ O’Connors!
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Boston Jets Club
Eagles fans meet up each week at The Point in Faneuil Hall to watch the Eagle games and also hold fundraisers for the Young Adult Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with 50/50 raffles and a merchandise booth. The Point also offers food specials during the fourth quarter and live music after the game to really make a “Sunday Funday” out of the game!
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Philadelphia Fans of Boston
Seattle fans have made a tradition of watching the ‘Hawks at Lir on Boylston Street. Lir hosts the 12s crowd and offers game day menus with items named after players and team affiliations. Boston Seahawk fans should venture to Back Bay and go to the second floor at Lir to watch the game each weekend!
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Boston Seahawks Fans
Boston fans of the DC team meet at Clery’s in the South End for every game. As you approach on Dartmouth St on game day, you will see the Commander's flag hanging outside of Clery’s which will have the game on with sound! For more information follow @BostonRedskins on Twitter or email them at [email protected].
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Redskins Fans in Massachusetts
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