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10 Best Sports Bars for Los Angeles Chargers Fans Outside the LA Area (2025 Edition)
Los Angeles Chargers fans are everywhere outside of LA! With the team’s move from San Diego in 2017 and a fanbase that extends nationwide, Bolt faithful need great places to watch their team play.
We’re still building our methodology, and this is an initial list - please comment to help us improve our recommendations. Whether you’re a longtime San Diego transplant or a new convert to the powder blue and gold, these venues deliver the perfect combination of great viewing experience, good food and drink and that authentic Chargers atmosphere you’re looking for.
From coast to coast, these sports bars get what it means to be part of the Bolt family, creating spaces where “Fight for LA” takes on a whole new meaning in cities far from SoFi Stadium.
San Diego Area
East Coast
Scallywags
What Makes It Special: Proudly calls itself the “Home of the Chargers” on the East Coast, Scallywags has become the unofficial headquarters for Chargers fans in the greater New York area. I usually stay in this neighborhood when I visit NYC, so this is one of the sports bars I frequent when in town.Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue so no bad seats for Chargers games. The audio system can handle the early West Coast game schedule and they open early for Chargers fans who want to catch the 1 PM EST kickoffs.Food & Drink: Traditional sports bar menu with New York flair, great wings and burgers to feed the football hungry. Their beer selection covers both coasts and they’ve been known to stock West Coast IPAs for their Chargers crowd.Atmosphere: The transplanted fan community here creates an electric atmosphere during games with Chargers chants echoing throughout Hell’s Kitchen (Clinton). It’s like finding your tribe 3,000 miles from home where powder blue jerseys outnumber any other team colors on Sunday afternoons.Special Features: Calls itself the “Home of the Chargers” for East Coast fans, early opening hours for West Coast game schedules, NYC location for transplanted fans and visitors and strong community of dedicated Bolt supporters.
What Makes It Special: Proudly calls itself the “Home of the Chargers” on the East Coast, Scallywags has become the unofficial headquarters for Chargers fans in the greater New York area. I usually stay in this neighborhood when I visit NYC, so this is one of the sports bars I frequent when in town.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue so no bad seats for Chargers games. The audio system can handle the early West Coast game schedule and they open early for Chargers fans who want to catch the 1 PM EST kickoffs.
Food & Drink: Traditional sports bar menu with New York flair, great wings and burgers to feed the football hungry. Their beer selection covers both coasts and they’ve been known to stock West Coast IPAs for their Chargers crowd.
Atmosphere: The transplanted fan community here creates an electric atmosphere during games with Chargers chants echoing throughout Hell’s Kitchen (Clinton). It’s like finding your tribe 3,000 miles from home where powder blue jerseys outnumber any other team colors on Sunday afternoons.
Special Features: Calls itself the “Home of the Chargers” for East Coast fans, early opening hours for West Coast game schedules, NYC location for transplanted fans and visitors and strong community of dedicated Bolt supporters.
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What Makes It Special: Proudly calls itself the “Home of the Chargers” on the East Coast, Scallywags has become the unofficial headquarters for Chargers fans in the greater New York area. I usually stay in this neighborhood when I visit NYC, so this is one of the sports bars I frequent when in town.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue so no bad seats for Chargers games. The audio system can handle the early West Coast game schedule and they open early for Chargers fans who want to catch the 1 PM EST kickoffs.
Food & Drink: Traditional sports bar menu with New York flair, great wings and burgers to feed the football hungry. Their beer selection covers both coasts and they’ve been known to stock West Coast IPAs for their Chargers crowd.
Atmosphere: The transplanted fan community here creates an electric atmosphere during games with Chargers chants echoing throughout Hell’s Kitchen (Clinton). It’s like finding your tribe 3,000 miles from home where powder blue jerseys outnumber any other team colors on Sunday afternoons.
Special Features: Calls itself the “Home of the Chargers” for East Coast fans, early opening hours for West Coast game schedules, NYC location for transplanted fans and visitors and strong community of dedicated Bolt supporters.
Double Wide Bar & Southern Kitchen
What Makes It Special: This East Village hotspot has developed a surprising but passionate Chargers following among Southern California expats living in NYC. The Southern-themed menu creates a perfect bridge between California roots and New York energy.Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue so you can see every angle of the game, and they handle the West Coast viewing schedule like pros.Food & Drink: Southern-inspired menu items are a twist on traditional sports bar fare, dishes that will remind transplanted fans of home. Craft cocktails and traditional beer options.Atmosphere: East Village energy meets Southern California football passion, a unique combo that’s cosmopolitan and familiar.Special Features: Southern-themed menu for California transplants, East Village location with real NYC character, multiple screens for full game coverage and craft cocktail program with sports bar options.
What Makes It Special: This East Village hotspot has developed a surprising but passionate Chargers following among Southern California expats living in NYC. The Southern-themed menu creates a perfect bridge between California roots and New York energy.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue so you can see every angle of the game, and they handle the West Coast viewing schedule like pros.
Food & Drink: Southern-inspired menu items are a twist on traditional sports bar fare, dishes that will remind transplanted fans of home. Craft cocktails and traditional beer options.
Atmosphere: East Village energy meets Southern California football passion, a unique combo that’s cosmopolitan and familiar.
Special Features: Southern-themed menu for California transplants, East Village location with real NYC character, multiple screens for full game coverage and craft cocktail program with sports bar options.
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What Makes It Special: This East Village hotspot has developed a surprising but passionate Chargers following among Southern California expats living in NYC. The Southern-themed menu creates a perfect bridge between California roots and New York energy.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue so you can see every angle of the game, and they handle the West Coast viewing schedule like pros.
Food & Drink: Southern-inspired menu items are a twist on traditional sports bar fare, dishes that will remind transplanted fans of home. Craft cocktails and traditional beer options.
Atmosphere: East Village energy meets Southern California football passion, a unique combo that’s cosmopolitan and familiar.
Special Features: Southern-themed menu for California transplants, East Village location with real NYC character, multiple screens for full game coverage and craft cocktail program with sports bar options.
Northern California
Southern California
The Los Angeles Chargers fans have built an amazing network of viewing venues from coast to coast, proving Bolt loyalty knows no borders. From the historic McGregor’s in San Diego to the transplanted community at Scallywags in New York City and 40 years of tradition at Spectators in Albuquerque, these venues show the passion and dedication that is Chargers Nation. Whether you want the historic legacy of San Diego, the community of East Coast transplants, the family-friendly fun of Dave & Busters or the hometown feel of a 40-year-old institution like Spectators Sports Bar & Grill, there’s a place for every type of Chargers fan. They get what it means to be powder blue and gold and have created spaces where “Fight for LA” means something, whether you’re in Manhattan Beach or Manhattan, New York or the high desert of Albuquerque.
The diversity of these locations reflects the widespread appeal of the Chargers organization and the dedication of fans who've maintained their loyalty through relocations, both personal and team-related. What's your favorite spot to watch the Bolts play? Comment to help us improve our lists and let us know if we missed any hidden gems in the expanding Chargers Nation!
Bibliography
Primary Sources:- 2nd Home Sports - "Los Angeles Chargers bars in Los Angeles 2024: Find Chargers sports bars near you" - https://2ndhomesports.com/blogs/los-angeles-chargers-bar-in-los-angeles-2024/
- Michael Taylor, Accidental Travel Writer - "Top 10 Los Angeles Chargers Sports Bars" - https://accidentaltravelwriter.com/top-10-los-angeles-chargers-sports-bars/
- Scallywags Official Website - "Home of the Chargers!" - https://www.scallywags.nyc
- McGregor's Grill and Ale House Official Website - https://www.mcgregorsgrillalehouse.com
- Double Wide Bar & Southern Kitchen Official Website - https://www.doublewidebar.com
- Irish Eyes Chicago Official Website - https://www.irisheyeschicago.com
- Dram Shop Chicago Official Website - https://www.dramshopchicago.com
- Connoly's Sports Grill Official Website - https://www.connolyssportsgrill.com
- Spectators Sports Bar & Grill Official Website - https://spectatorsabq.com
- The Swinging Door Official Website - https://www.swingingdoorsanmateo.com
- Dave & Busters Official Website - https://www.daveandbusters.com
- The Eldo Official Website - https://www.theeldo.com