The BIG GAME is almost here. We’re of course talking about Super Bowl Sunday!! There’s only one little problem, though: you’re in Walt Disney World. Now, normally, that would be all kinds of awesome. But when it’s Super Bowl Sunday, we’re betting that there will be lots of you looking to find a TV in time to catch the game.

But where? Lucky for you, we’re huge football fans too! So we’ve done our research to figure out where the best places to catch the Super Bowl — or any big game, really — are throughout Walt Disney World. And today, we’re here to share them with YOU, just in time for kickoff!

These tips come to you courtesy of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining.

The Impossible: ESPN Club at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

So…here’s the deal. You were planning to head over to Disney’s BoardWalk suuuuper early, and stake out a spot at the bar to watch the Big Game at ESPN Club. Um, here’s the bad news. Don’t bother.

First of all, this spot isn’t even open right now. They haven’t returned after Disney World closed in 2020, so if you head to ESPN Club on Super Bowl Sunday, you will be sorely disappointed.

And even when they are open, eating at this ultimate sports bar (yep, there are even TVs in the bathroom) is at such a premium that they aren’t even accepting walk ups. For the Super Bowl, it’s all premium reserved seating, which in the past has come with a cover of $75 for guests ages 21 and older, and $50 for guests ages 1-20.

If this is your Football Viewing Dream Come True, keep checking back with DFB to see when ESPN Club will finally re-open. But we figure the best advice we can give you is a really solid back up plan. To that end, let’s explore a few other options that you might not have thought about.

But before you even ask, the EPSN Wide World of Sports Grill at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex (another obvious choice for watching the big game) is not open either. This spot is listed as “Temporarily Unavailable” on Disney World’s website, and they haven’t announced a return date for it.

The Solution: City Works Eatery and Pour House

Since you can’t head to the actual ESPN bars for this year’s event, a good plan B is to visit City Works Eatery and Pour House at Disney Springs.

This place has got high-def TVs showing live sporting events year-round, so it’ll be tough to beat this spot on Super Bowl Sunday.

Add to the mix that City Works is serving 80 beers on tap both from local breweries and around the world? Yeah, this is definitely not a shabby choice for the upcoming game.

Click Here to See a DFB Review of City Works

Make It a DOUBLE Game Night: Splitsville Luxury Lanes

A nearby spot (also in Disney Springs) that should have the game on is Splitsville Luxury Lanes. This bowling alley/restaurant has flat-screen TVs throughout (in both the dining room and bowling alley), so you can even bowl while you watch!

And a bonus here: the food is not your average bowling alley food. They have pizza and burgers, but there’s also fresh sushi, fish and chips, tacos, and more.

Note that you don’t have to bowl if you want to eat here, and you also don’t have to eat if you want to bowl here. You can do either activity or both!

Click Here to See a DFB Review of Splitsville

The Upscale: Shula’s Steak House

Another option is to combine your game day viewing with a little luxury. If this sounds good to you, head to Shula’s Steak House at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.

This opulent man-cave — you’re surrounded with dark wood and enlarged pics of the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 Perfect Season — is a fantastic spot to enjoy big steaks and hearty sides. But on Super Bowl Sunday, you can have your steak while taking in the action!

Shula’s has shown the Super Bowl in years past, and the super cool thing — there’s no cover charge. Just book your advance dining reservation, pick out your steak, and enjoy the game.

Click Here to See a DFB Review of Shula’s

The Underdog: Atlantic Dance Hall

You might not expect a dance hall to be the place to be on Super Bowl Sunday, but Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will be showing the big game!

The game is usually projected on a large screen above its stage for your viewing pleasure.

And while the Atlantic Dance Hall will be a solid option for folks who originally wanted to head to ESPN Club, they usually don’t serve any food for the big game. You can, however, grab snacks from nearby stands like the Ample Hills Creamery, BoardWalk Bakery or Pizza Window!

Read More About Football Sunday at Atlantic Dance Hall Here!

The Laid Back: Your Favorite Resort Lounge

Of course, it comes down to the kind of sports watcher you are. If you like the camaraderie of fellow fans, but you don’t want to be in a big group, consider watching the game in your favorite resort lounge. Our favorites include the Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Territory Lounge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, or the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Personally, I can’t think of a better way to watch the game than with a Lapu Lapu in hand from Tambu, or a pot of Fondue and a Riesling at Territory Lounge!

Of course, a beer would always work, too. 🙂

Click Here to See the Top 10 Disney World Bars and Lounges

The Obvious: Your Disney Resort Room

If you’re anything like some of our DFB Staffers, then you’re more about the game than the party (yeah — we’re a bunch of introverts). In that case, don’t forget the perfect place to catch the game — your resort room!

Order a burger or pizza from room service, or grab it take-out from your resort’s counter service spot.

Watching from the comfort of your room means no one talking over the best plays — or the best commercials.

Click Here to See Which Disney World Hotel Has the Best Rooms

Honorable Mention: Silent Game Time at the BOATHOUSE

The BOATHOUSE also shows the game, but be forewarned — there is no sound on the TVs there. So it’s all action, without the benefit of the play by play. (Hey…that sounds pretty awesome, actually.)

So if you find yourself at Walt Disney World with the Super Bowl looming, no worries! There are plenty of places to catch the game. Whether you crave camaraderie and multiple TVs, or a solitary experience with a few beers and pizza, you have plenty of options for viewing football’s biggest game.

Keep following DFB for more tips as you plan your upcoming vacation!

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What’s your favorite spot for catching a big game while at Walt Disney World? Leave a comment and share your tips with us!