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.
What Makes It Special: This San Diego institution is the heart of Chargers fandom for longtime fans who remember the good old days at Qualcomm Stadium. The walls are filled with memorabilia from the San Diego era so you feel connected to the team’s roots.
Sports Setup: Multiple big screens throughout the venue so every seat has a great view. They prioritize the Chargers when they’re playing and know which TVs to turn to for the best viewing angles. During big games they’ll dedicate their main screens to the Bolts.
Food & Drink: Full menu with classic American fare and big portions for a 3 hour game. Craft beer selection includes local breweries and their wing specials during Chargers games are legendary among regulars.
Atmosphere: This is where the most passionate longtime Chargers fans congregate, creating an authentic community of supporters who’ve been with the team through thick and thin. The crowd knows the fight song, celebrates every touchdown and has that real San Diego Chargers spirit.
Special Features: Legacy Chargers memorabilia from the San Diego era throughout the space, strong base of longtime fans and season ticket holders, full menu with craft beer selection featuring local San Diego breweries and main screens dedicated to Chargers games during kickoff.
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: 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 Chicago institution has a dedicated Chargers following in the heart of Bears country. The Irish pub atmosphere is a warm welcome for Bolts fans in the Midwest.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the pub so everyone has a good view. The Irish pub setting has traditional elements but serious sports viewing tech.
Food & Drink: Traditional Irish pub fare for long football viewing sessions. Beer selection is Irish imports and American craft, something for everyone.
Atmosphere: Irish hospitality meets Chargers loyalty in this unexpected but perfect combo. The pub atmosphere creates community among transplanted fans and is authentically Irish. They now except credit cards which is a huge plus.
Special Features: Irish pub in the heart of Bears country, traditional pub fare and beer selection, multiple screens for game viewing and welcoming for transplanted fans.
What Makes It Special: This Chicago location offers a more local Chargers viewing experience. The Broadway location attracts discerning fans who want a quality vibe with their football.
Sports Setup: Multiple viewing areas to accommodate different group sizes and preferences.
Food & Drink: Fantastic menu and the chef changes the menu periodically and always has great options.
Atmosphere: Genuine Chicago atmosphere with dedicated Chargers support. The bar with arguably the best ambience in the neighborhood. Folks at the bar are really nice, and they get to know the regulars.
Special Features: Locals atmosphere with multiple viewing areas for different group preferences and Broadway location in a vibrant Chicago neighborhood.
What Makes It Special: This Arizona destination has a loyal Chargers following among fans who moved to the Southwest. They understand the needs of transplanted California fans looking for community in their new home state.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue so you can see every angle of the game. The sports grill setup is all about the viewing experience with clear sightlines from every seat. Music venue, so the sound system is solid.
Food & Drink: Full sports grill menu for different tastes and group sizes. Beverage options for both local Arizona tastes and transplanted California fans.
Atmosphere: Southwest hospitality meets California football passion in this welcoming environment. The venue creates community among fans who’ve made Arizona their new home and are still Bolts loyal.
Special Features: Dedicated Chargers following in the Arizona desert, full sports grill menu, multiple screens for full game coverage and community for transplanted California fans.
What Makes It Special: Albuquerque’s “Cheers” bar for over 40 years. Locally owned and home to a dedicated Chargers following in the high desert. Transplanted California fans and local converts gather here to support the Bolt family.
Sports Setup: 38 TVs placed throughout the venue so you can see every angle of the game. Multiple games can be shown at once but staff knows to prioritize Chargers games for their dedicated fan base. Interactive entertainment includes Buzztime trivia, pool, darts and shuffleboard.
Food & Drink: New Mexico favorites in smaller portions so you’ll never leave hungry. Local specialties like carne adovada egg rolls and classic sports bar fare.
Atmosphere: Lively sports bar with a local following that creates real community during Chargers games. Northeast Heights location draws fans from all over Albuquerque who like the family-owned atmosphere and genuine sports passion. Karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights adds entertainment beyond game viewing.
Special Features: 38 TVs with optimal viewing angles throughout venue, over 40 years of local ownership and community connection, interactive games including pool, darts, shuffleboard and Golden Tee, and karaoke nights Friday and Saturday with live music events.
What Makes It Special: This Northern California option serves Chargers fans in the Bay Area who want to stay Bolts loyal despite being in 49ers territory. They’ve carved out a space for Southern California transplants.
Sports Setup: Multiple viewing areas throughout the venue for different preferences for Chargers game viewing. Setup handles divisional rivalry games and regular season games well.
Food & Drink: Full menu and bar for extended game viewing sessions. Selection balances Bay Area tastes with Southern California flavors.
Atmosphere: Bay Area location with Chargers support creates interesting dynamic during NFC West rivalry games. Community of Bolt fans provides real support in hostile territory.
Special Features: Bay Area location for transplanted Southern California fans, multiple viewing areas with good sight lines, full menu and bar for extended viewing sessions and community support in hostile NFC West territory.
What Makes It Special: Family-friendly Chargers viewing with gaming options between plays. Fans want entertainment beyond just football.
Sports Setup: Massive screens throughout the complex. Entertainment focus means high-quality audio-visual equipment.
Food & Drink: Full restaurant and bar for different tastes and ages. Family-friendly environment for diverse groups of Chargers fans. You can always rely on the solid Dave & Busters menu options and drink specials.
Atmosphere: Gaming options and family-friendly environment creates unique atmosphere where Chargers games are part of larger entertainment experience. Multi-generational fan groups.
Special Features: Entertainment complex with gaming options during breaks, massive screens throughout the venue, full restaurant and bar for different tastes and ages, family-friendly environment for multi-generational groups.
What Makes It Special: Long Beach neighborhood favorite with loyal Chargers following through consistent quality and community atmosphere. Grassroots Chargers support in working-class community.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue. Neighborhood focus means staff and patrons are invested in team success.
Food & Drink: Overall, an elevated pub menu. Game day food and drink specials for regular visits throughout the season. Menu covers sports bar essentials with honest portions and quality.
Atmosphere: Neighborhood sports bar energy creates real community during Chargers games. Long Beach location draws genuine fans who’ve made this their Sunday spot.
Special Features: Long Beach neighborhood location with community feel, multiple screens for full game coverage, game day specials for regular visits, grassroots Chargers support in working-class community.
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!
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