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Seattle Sports Bars: Where Local Fans Watch the Game

Cheer on the Storm and the Reign at bars built around women's sports, or head to a Pioneer Square pub with mini golf and early Seahawks openings: here is where Seattle fans gather on game day.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Seattle has two bars focused on women's sports, Rough and Tumble and Pitch the Baby, both popular with Storm and Reign fans.

Flatstick Pub sits on Second Avenue South in Pioneer Square and opens early for Seahawks games with a 1:25 PM kickoff. Confirm current hours on its website before you go.

Yes. The Pioneer Square location has a nine-hole Seattle-themed mini golf course and Dartsee digital darts, which is limited to guests 21 and over.

The Seahawks, Mariners, Storm and Sounders have the most popular followings, and each keeps an enthusiastic fan base.

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Women's games glowing on the main screens, a replica Space Needle waiting on the last hole of a mini golf course and local beer flowing from the taps: game day here comes in more than one style. Seattle sports bars include Rough and Tumble and Pitch the Baby, both made for Storm and Reign fans, and Flatstick Pub in Pioneer Square, which opens early for certain Seahawks kickoffs.

Why Seattle Lives for Game Day

Strike up a conversation with someone raised here and glance at their clothes, because you will likely spot a nod to the Kingdome, the Sonics, Ichiro or Ken Griffey. The city treasures its sporting past, even though it did not always bring home titles.

Today the Seahawks, Mariners, Storm and Sounders all draw devoted crowds, and each team has enjoyed some success over the past decade. That steady passion keeps local bars full whenever a big match is on, so you can count on good company.

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Where to Watch the Game

Rough and Tumble

Head to Rough and Tumble, one of two Seattle bars dedicated to women's sports, and you will find a natural gathering place for Storm basketball fans and Reign soccer supporters. Put it on your list if you want women's games on the main screens rather than relegated to a side TV.

Pitch the Baby

Pitch the Baby is the city's other women's sports bar, and it is the place to go if you follow the Storm and the Reign and want a room full of people cheering for the same teams. It is a welcome addition for anyone who has struggled to find these games on bar screens.

Flatstick Pub (Pioneer Square)

Make this Pioneer Square pub on Second Avenue South your pregame stop near the stadiums, since it opens early for Seahawks games with a 1:25 PM kickoff. Between plays, gather your group for a nine-hole mini golf course themed around Seattle, finishing at a replica Space Needle on the final hole, or try Dartsee digital darts, which is 21 and over.

The taps focus on locally owned and brewed craft beer, joined by cider, wine, batch cocktails and mocktails. Grab brick oven pizza, salads, wings, fries or a Bavarian pretzel from the kitchen, and keep the pub in mind for private events, which it hosts for groups of various sizes.

Plan Your Game Day

  • Check schedules: Early openings tied to Seahawks games can change, so confirm with the bar before you set out.
  • Book ahead for groups: Reserve mini golf tee times and event spaces at Flatstick Pub directly through the pub.
  • Explore the area: Pair a match with a stroll through Seattle's neighborhoods or a visit to nearby Seattle landmarks.

When the final whistle blows, browse our guide to things to do in Seattle for more ideas beyond game day.

Before heading out, check each bar's own website for current hours, menus and event details.