Where to Watch the NBA Playoffs in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a city that lives and breathes basketball, especially when the NBA Playoffs roll around. Regardless if you’re a die-hard Sixers fan (even if that’s been tough this season) or just in it for the buzzer-beaters and beer specials, Philadelphia’s sports bars deliver quite the game night experience.
Xfinity Live!
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Located in deeper south, Xfinity Live! is a sports fan’s paradise. With over 100 TVs, including a colossal 32-foot high-definition screen at the NBC Sports Arena, you’re guaranteed a front-row seat to every playoff moment. The complex houses multiple venues like Victory Beer Hall and Broad Street Bullies Pub, giving you a variety of food and drink options to keep everyone happy.
Chickie’s & Pete’s
Just a stone's throw from the stadiums, this place is all about great eats to pair with a whole lotta screen action. The Crabfries are a Philadelphian must have, and the bar’s got plenty of room for your whole team.
Garage
If your game watching style is more lowkey, Garage in East Passyunk and Fishtown is the spot. It’s got a canned beer selection that goes on forever, Skee-Ball, pool tables, and TVs everywhere. The vibe here is all about laid-back fun – perfect for halftime hangs.
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Founding Fathers
Founding Fathers is the kind of spot where you can kick back with a cold one and still feel like you’re right in the middle of the game. FF has ample court views here with 13 TVs and plenty of craft beers on tap to keep you satiated. It’s a no-brainer for game day hangs without the madhouse crowds.
Lion Sports Bar
Lion Sports Bar in Chinatown is another incredible spot to catch a game and vibe out. They come correct with 35 big screens and a more-than-modest sound system, so you’re pretty much sitting pretty courtside in every barstool.
These bars are all bringing the heat for the entire playoffs season. But when the final whistle blows, don’t call it a night just yet. Keep the party going and check out our guide to the best spots to shake it to your fave genres – from ‘90s house bangers to disco fever dreams.
