The Best Sports Bars in Rome, Italy

2024 update

Rome is best known for its love of soccer and historic landmarks, but the city is also embracing new sports, including American football (aka the NFL). With a growing number of NFL fans and events, sports bars in Rome have begun to cater to diverse audiences. Whether you're cheering for an NFL team or enjoying Serie A action, Rome’s sports bars combine passionate atmospheres with great food and drinks, all set against the backdrop of the Eternal City.Here’s our guide to the best verified sports bars in Rome, perfect for fans of American football and other sports. As I was just in Rome on a Sunday night, I had the pleasure of watching Arsenal versus Chelsea and the Liverpool and Man U matches @ Scholars. As I left. 50% of the bar was 100% NFL for the first games (7pm Rome time). Tons of Americans and European NFL fans.

Explore Rome's best sports bars to watch American football (NFL), soccer (EPL), rugby, and more.

Updated: Feb 20, 2025

The List

1The Highlander Pub

Pubs
  • 4.3 (1k reviews)

  • Vicolo di San Biagio 9 Rome, Lazio, Italy
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2Scholars Lounge

Irish pubs
  • 4.3 (8k reviews)

  • Via del Plebiscito 101 Rome, Lazio, Italy
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3Freni e Frizioni

Bars Cocktail bars
  • 4.2 (4k reviews)

  • Via del Politeama 4/6 Rome, Lazio, Italy
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4La Botticella

Bars
  • 4.7 (1k reviews)

  • Via di Tor Millina 32 Rome, Lazio, Italy
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5Yellow Bar

Bars
  • 4.2 (3k reviews)

  • Via Palestro 40 Rome, Lazio, Italy
  • Closed

6Abbey Theatre Irish Pub

Irish pubs Live music bars Restaurants Sports bars
  • 4.4 (2k reviews)

  • Via del Governo Vecchi... Rome, Lazio, Italy
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7Finnegan irish pub

  • 4.3 (2k reviews)

  • Via Leonina, 66, 00184...
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8Trinity College Pub

  • 4.2 (4k reviews)

  • Via del Collegio Roman...
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9Four Green Fields

  • 4.5 (2k reviews)

  • Via Silvio Pellico, 18...
  • Closed

Conclusion

omise unforgettable game-day experiences. We are in the early stages of refining our database of great sports bars around the world. As an American who spends part of the year in Europe, I am constantly researching new places to watch the NBA, NFL, and Rome’s sports bars are more than just places to watch the game—they’re cultural hubs that bring fans together from all over the world. As American football (NFL) gains traction in the Eternal City, venues like Scholars, Finnigans for English Premier League, The Highlander and La Botticella are leading the charge with vibrant atmospheres and dedicated NFL coverage. Whether you’re in the heart of Trastevere or near the historic landmarks of Centro Storico, Rome’s sports bars prother U.S. sports leagues. Let us know if you have a favorite spot we missed or feedback on our initial suggestions, and we’ll include it in our next guide to the best sports bars in Rome! Contact us here