Kickoff Kelly
Kickoff Kelly writes about the biggest games, the loudest bars, and the nights that become stories. If there is a packed house and a tight fourth quarter, Kelly is the one telling you where to be.
48 articles published
San Diego Padres vs Baltimore Orioles MLB Game Preview
The Padres arrive at Camden Yards sitting 8 games back in the NL West and riding a five-game road skid. Baltimore holds the edge in pitching, momentum, and home crowd. Here's everything you need...
Jun 14, 2026
NBA Finals 2026: The Spurs Are Down 3-1 and Nobody Believes Them — Except Them
The Spurs are down 3-1 with their backs against the wall at Frost Bank Center. Game 5 of the NBA Finals 2026 is June 14 on ABC — and Victor Wembanyama says the comeback is already written. Here's...
Jun 13, 2026
NBA Finals 2026: Where to Watch the Knicks vs. Spurs Showdown
The NBA Finals 2026 is delivering must-see drama — Knicks lead 2-1, Spurs win Game 3 in a 115-111 thriller, and 23.8 million viewers tuned in for the most-watched Game 3 since 1998. Game 4 tips...
Jun 11, 2026
Where San Diego Watches Footy: The Definitive World Cup 2026 Pub List
World Cup 2026 is almost here — and San Diego is ready. From Draft South Mission's legendary 31-foot LED screen to Bluefoot Bar's early-open soccer culture in North Park, here's the definitive...
Jun 10, 2026
Seattle Bars Where World Cup 2026 Will Feel Like a Home Match
World Cup 2026 is coming, and Seattle's soccer culture is READY. From British pub institutions to neighborhood alehouses packed with Sounders faithful, these are the eight bars where the beautiful...
Jun 10, 2026
Chicago's Soccer Pubs Are Gearing Up for the Cup: Our Shortlist
The city is electric. The beautiful game is everywhere. Here are the Chicago spots where soccer culture hits hardest — and where you need to be when the Cup arrives.
Jun 10, 2026
The 10 Best Bars in Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup, Ranked
Atlanta is a World Cup host city — which means you need the right bar. We ranked the 10 best spots in ATL to watch every match, from rooftop views to 62-screen madness.
Jun 10, 2026
10 Neighborhood Bars Turning Philadelphia into a World Cup Town
Philadelphia's neighborhood bars are electric right now. Here are the 10 spots turning the City of Brotherly Love into a legitimate World Cup destination.
Jun 10, 2026
The Las Vegas Soccer Bar Census: Who's Showing World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 is coming — and Las Vegas is ready. We ranked 8 Las Vegas bars and pubs by their soccer credentials so you know exactly where to be when the tournament kicks off.
Jun 10, 2026
Orlando's Hidden Gems for World Cup 2026: Locals-Only Picks
World Cup 2026 is coming — and Orlando's best watch party spots aren't the ones tourists will find first. These are the locals-only gems where the real action happens.
Jun 10, 2026
Futbol Takes Over Columbus: The Bars Treating 2026 Like a Holiday
Columbus is ready for the 2026 World Cup. From Fadó Irish Pub to Out-R-Inn, these are the bars treating every match like a holiday — ranked by soccer culture, atmosphere, and pure game-day energy.
Jun 10, 2026
Pints and Penalties: A Cincinnati Drinking Map for the 2026 Cup
The 2026 World Cup is coming, and Cincinnati is ready. Here's your complete drinking map — eight venues, zero wrong turns, and maximum football energy across the Queen City.
Jun 10, 2026