Highland Park’s noteworthy sports bar expanded to Glendale in 2019, with the same look and feel as the original. TV screens are plentiful, as are wings sold by the pound with flavors like Hunan barbecue, honey Sriracha, tandoori, and the menacingly named Judgment Day.

San Francisco export Hi Tops moved to West Hollywood in 2018, where cocktails arrive fast and with a flair for the creative, beers are on tap, and the nachos are quite good.

Bludso’s is a must for any sports fans. The casual spot for brisket, sausage links, and drinks is wall-to-wall with televisions, and is not uncommon to find fans of different teams crowded together around the same tables, yelling at the action on the screens.

In Sawtelle Japantown it’s all about Butcher’s Dog, the Brit-leaning beer and sports bar. While watching the tournament unfold, order its housemade flatbreads, fried chicken sandwich, or the classic fish & chips.

With eight televisions, a bright room, and dishes like mahi mahi lettuce wraps, fried chicken and biscuits, or deviled eggs, The Brixton might be the perfect spot to watch a game. Add on the free parking, and it’s truly a unique spot within the Southland.

Common Space is one of the more talked-about breweries in Southern California right now. The casual Hawthorne warehouse space is kitted out with lounge seating, communal tables, and a few well-placed TVs for catching the action. Everyone loves the beer too, of course.

Manhattan Beach’s unfussy hangout is purely dedicated to sports, with a ceiling full of paraphernalia, plenty of options on tap, and reasonably priced entrees including the Thai curry chicken sandwich, baseball steak, and corned beef sandwich.

Long Beach has really embraced the second location of Beer Belly. The popular comfort food and craft beer corner spot isn’t as rowdy as some other local hangs for watching the games, but the menu and design still make this place a must for locals looking to watch some college basketball.