Posted 22 hours ago
Thu 05 Mar, 2026 12:03 AM
Forget the "quiet study" vibes for now - it's time to swap the lecture notes for your fantasy football team. We've narrowed down the best sports bar in your area to save you the hassle of doomscrolling and almost missing kick-off.
Located directly on the University of Bradford campus, it's the primary social hub for students, featuring regular sports screenings and offering great-value drinks, which is great for your student budget.
Known for its phenomenal vibe with its pool table and darts boards, New Unity offers 20% student discount and is widely regarded as a "wonderland" of live sports screens (20+ screens!).
Nether Inn, a traditional Scottish pub, becomes a very lively student spot on an evening, with its large screens for major live sports, pool tables and darts - how could students resist! They also offer student deals starting from £3 and 50% off cocktails.
Known for being a "no-brainer" for students, they offer specific student deals and cheap craft beers - perfect for when you want to watch the footy with your mates without breaking the bank. One big bonus is that they have a massive screen in their beer garden.
It's arguably the most famous student bar in the city, known for pints starting at £2.60 and cocktails from £2.50. It also features a massive number of screens and claims to have the biggest beer garden in Manchester, showing major events.
A dedicated sports bar chain with huge HD screens showing everything from Premier League to NFL. For students, they offer long happy hours (typically 5-8pm) and other student deals.
Liverpool: McCooley's Concert Square
This massive Irish-themed sports bar is consistently buzzing and perfect for unwinding in front of live sports. Sign up for the Hey Liverpool Loyalty card to unlock student £4 pints, 30% off food and house doubles for £4.50.
Known for some of the cheapest drinks in town, including 'double vodkas for £4.80', it's a popular local student hub. With its large, sunny beer garden and big screen, it's perfect for watching the big matches.
Located directly in the heart of the university campus, it is the known student pub for meeting up after lectures. Featuring two big projector screens and multiple Tvs throughout the pub, it makes it a great spot to head down on an evening and chill with your mates whilst the games are on.
With plenty of screens offering regular live sports and low student-friendly prices, it's a good local to head down to. Located in University House on the Peel Park campus, it's the central meeting point for students, with a casual and trendy sports bar atmosphere.
Upcoming Sports Events 2026
- Six Nations Rugby Championships | Feb 5th-March 14th
- Premier League | Until May 24th
- The Grand National | April 9th-11th
- UEFA Champions League Final | May 30th
- FIFA World Cup | June 11th-July 19th (beer garden weather🤞)
Grab your mates and the pints and get cheering on your favourite teams!
