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
World Cup Watch Parties in Denver: Venues Promising the Full Production
Denver's bar scene is ready for the world's biggest tournament. Here are the eight venues delivering the full World Cup watch party experience — atmosphere, community, and all.
Jun 10, 2026
Sacramento's Soccer-Mad Neighborhoods and the Bars That Anchor Them
Sacramento's soccer culture runs deeper than most cities twice its size. Here are the six bars anchoring the neighborhoods where the beautiful game comes alive.
Jun 10, 2026
Salt Lake City Taverns Where the World Cup Final Will Shake the Walls
The World Cup Final is coming, and Salt Lake City's bar scene is ready to deliver. Here are the 8 best venues to watch history unfold — ranked by atmosphere, screen power, and pure game-day energy.
Jun 10, 2026
The Beautiful Game in Baltimore: Bars Built for World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 is coming — and Baltimore's bar scene is ready. From European-style beer halls to official supporter clubs, here are the eight spots where the beautiful game hits different in Charm...
Jun 10, 2026
Where to Post Up in Cleveland for a Month of World Cup Soccer
A month of World Cup soccer demands the right bar. Cleveland delivers — from a century-old riverside institution to a craft brewery on Prospect Ave. Here are the eight best spots to lock in your seat.
Jun 10, 2026
Downtown to the Outskirts: Minneapolis's Full World Cup Bar Circuit
Eight bars. One city. Zero excuses for watching the World Cup alone. We mapped the full Minneapolis bar circuit so you know exactly where to be when the whistle blows.
Jun 10, 2026
Every Kickoff Covered: Washington Venues Committed to the Whole Tournament
From Navy Yard taprooms to British pubs on H Street, these eight Washington venues are locked in for every single match — no blackouts, no excuses, no empty seats.
Jun 10, 2026
10 Big-Screen Havens in Miami for Every 2026 World Cup Match
The 2026 World Cup is coming — and Miami is ready. Here are the 8 best sports bars and venues in the 305 where you can catch every match on a massive screen, surrounded by the most electric crowds...
Jun 9, 2026
10 Soccer-First Bars in Kansas City That Will Own the 2026 World Cup
Kansas City is a World Cup host city — and these 8 venues are already built for the moment. From soccer-dedicated facilities to Current-affiliated hangouts, here's where KC's soccer faithful will...
Jun 9, 2026
10 Dallas Patios and Rooftops to Catch the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is coming to North Texas — and these 8 Dallas bars and patios are ready to deliver the electric outdoor atmosphere you need for every match.
Jun 9, 2026
San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks NBA Game Preview
Game 4 of this series is electric. The Knicks lead 2-1 but San Antonio just clawed one back. Madison Square Garden is about to erupt — here's everything you need to watch the San Antonio Spurs vs...
Jun 9, 2026
Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies MLB Game Preview
The Cubs arrive at Coors Field having gone 5-18 over their last 23 games after a blazing 20-3 stretch — a freefall that makes this Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies series must-watch television....
Jun 9, 2026