Wichita is a great place to watch televised sporting events with fellow sports fanatics – from college football and the NFL in the fall to NBA, NHL and NCAA games through the winter, following NCAA basketball’s Road to the Final Four and pro sports playoffs in the spring and baseball and golf through the summer.

Where are the best places in Wichita to watch a game on TV? We’re glad you asked! We’ve put together this list of sports bars and restaurants with plenty of televisions and lively atmospheres here in the Heart of the Country.

People eat at tables and at the bar inside Hurricane Sports Grille on Wichita's west side

West

Hurricane Sports Grill

Good luck finding a seat without a good view of a TV at this west-side sports grill. Hurricane Sports Grill has 30 high definition TVs among its beach vibe interior and large outdoor covered patio. They are known for their wings and 35 sauces, though there’s a large menu and a full bar that is sure to have something for every taste.

Twin Peaks

Like its east side location, Twin Peaks – West is known for its frosty 29 degree draft beer and sports showing on their wall-to-wall TVs. You’ll have a great view of the game from any angle on the 50+ high-definition screens throughout the restaurant, which serves scratch-made food.

Wichita Brewing Co. and Pizzeria - West

Wichita beers and wood-fired pizza – the only thing to improve this combination is a good game on television! Check out Wichita Brewing Co. and Pizzeria - West for all of the above. They have a full food menu and pour handcrafted ales, stouts and IPAs packed with flavorful hops and character.

Others to consider: Bricktown Brewery - West, Oasis Lounge, Emerson Biggin’s Sports Bar & Grill - West, Old Chicago - West, Side Pockets Restaurant & Sports Bar, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.

TV's are on over empty high-top tables at B&C BBQ in Wichita

Central

B&C Barbeque Pub and Grill

B&C Barbeque Pub and Grill is your headquarters for gameday if you love barbecue. Not only will you find plenty of big screens inside this former garage turned pub, but you will be absolutely amazed by the mouth-watering meats, sides and over-the-top appetizers. Enjoy a barbecue buffet during lunch service, smoked prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights and a full bar.

Emerson Biggins – Old Town

Emerson Biggins Old Town has 35 HD TVs and three projectors on 100-inch screens. They also have an expansive menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, pizza, Mexican dishes and more, along with daily food and drink specials.

Pumphouse

You’ll want to check out the oil change pit and lift that are still visible from this building’s days as a filling and service station. Weather-permitting, they’ll roll up the garage doors that create one of the biggest patios in Wichita. Known for burgers and pizzas, Pumphouse has 96 TVs, including six outside on the patio and nine projection screens.

Others to consider: Old Chicago - Old Town, PourHouse, River City Brewing Co., The Rusty Nail, Ziggy's Pizza - Clifton Square, Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill. 

A large booth sits empty under large TV's inside of Deano's in Wichita

East

Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle is a great gathering place any time, but especially when there’s a game to catch on one of the 30+ TVs. Your group will enjoy spacious seating plus plenty of extracurricular activities, from indoor/outdoor pickleball to lawn games and ping pong and foosball tables. There’s also a bar fully stocked with specialty cocktails and seasonal beers to pair with their extensive additive-free food menu.

Deano’s Grill and Tapworks

With 23 big screen TVs, walls lined with sports memorabilia, daily drink specials and fan favorite foods, Deano’s is the perfect place to catch your favorite team playing. Enjoy the game in surround sound and grab a drink from the bar’s 31 taps, including eight seasonal rotating tap beers.

The Hill Bar and Grill

Locally owned and operated, The Hill Bar and Grill is the place to be on game day. This establishment melds the perfect combination of a wide selection of craft beers, a menu featuring a different take on American classics and a great atmosphere to watch your favorite team play.

Others to consider: Bricktown Brewery - East, Dave & Buster's, Oak & Pie, Stearman Field Bar and Grill, Topgolf Wichita, Twin Peaks - East, Wichita Brewing Co. and Pizzeria - East, Old Chicago - East, Southrock Billiards & Sports Bar, Walt’s East Wichita.

Don’t miss out on camaraderie and lively sports culture at one of these Wichita sports bars. If you’re craving something different, Wichita has more than 1,200 restaurants. Download the latest visitor guide for more inspiration.