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Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock has been writing and editing content for Travel Portland since 2014. Read More

Sip $2 pints from vintage Trail Blazers glasses at the Old Gold.
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Sip $2 pints from vintage Trail Blazers glasses at the Old Gold.
Credit: Courtesy of the Old Gold
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Portland Sports Bars

These local watering holes promise giant screens, great suds and friendly fans.

Updated Dec. 29, 2020 2 min read
Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock has been writing and editing content for Travel Portland since 2014. Read More

Know Before You Go

Several of Portland’s sports teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Winterhawks, Portland Timbers and Thorns and Rose City Rollers, have canceled or postponed their seasons. To learn more, please visit each league’s respective website:
— National Basketball Association (NBA)
— Western Hockey League (WHL)
— Major League Soccer (MLS)
— Rose City Rollers

Whether you’re cheering on our trusty Timbers and Trail Blazers or rooting for your own hometown heroes, Portland provides the perfect place to catch any can’t-miss sporting event. Here’s where to wear your team colors:

If You Want to Watch … Soccer

Named for a common player formation, 4-4-2 Soccer Bar serves Bosnian-style beef sandwiches to fortify the crowds that gather for any number of daily soccer matches. For more European flavor, head to Mad Greek Deli for authentic gyros and ebullient futbal fans.

Hometown Teams to Cheer For

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Trail Blazers fans celebrate a win at the Moda Center.

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers joined the NBA in 1970 and have always called Portland home — and they have the lifelong fans to prove it

The Portland Timbers celebrate a goal on their home field.

Portland Soccer: Timbers and Thorns

With a fervent following, every Portland Timbers and Thorns match has a festive atmosphere that's enjoyable whether you're a soccer fan or not.

Former Winterhawks captain Troy Rutkowski went to the NHL in 2013.

Portland Winterhawks WHL Hockey

The Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks may not boast big-name talent, but make no mistake — the NHL starts here.

For a true slice of local fandom, join the throngs of Timbers Army members at The Cheerful Bullpen, located next to Providence Park, the venue for Portland Timbers and Thorns home matches.

If You Want to Watch … Basketball

Located only blocks from the Moda Center, where Portland’s NBA team plays, the Spirit of ’77 (an homage to the Blazers’ 1977 title) is a permanent pep-rally for fans of all stripes. Grab a seat at a communal table as the game plays on a 9-by-16-foot projection screen.

River Pig Saloon stirs hometown pride in even the most casual Blazers fan with its working-class vibe, well-crafted cocktails, and great pub grub — think bacon kale mac ‘n’ cheese and bison burgers. Score discounts on locally brewed ales during Blazers games at Migration Brewing, which plays sports on three screens with surround sound throughout the bar.

Travel back in time at The Old Gold, which pours Rainier beer into a vast collection of vintage 20-ounce Trail Blazers glasses for only $2 during Blazers games.

Portland Breweries

Portland, home to more breweries than any other city on earth, has pioneered the craft beer movement since the early 1980s.

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If You Want to Watch … Every Sport Ever

Catch that Turkey Day rivalry or New Year’s Day playoff at the Cheerful Tortoise, open 365 days a year. This downtown bar gets the sports bar gold by touting 46 TV screens and three cozy fireplaces — there’s even a free turkey dinner for Thanksgiving guests.

Cozy up on the sofa with a plate of signature avocado fries at The Fields Bar & Grill, another Pearl District favorite, which serves a seasonal, made-from-scratch menu to accompany its 13 sports-dedicated screens.

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Portland’s Best Patio Bars

Enjoy your favorite summer beverage at one of Portland's rooftop bars or outdoor patios.

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