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Whether you're rooting for an out-of-town team or are a 49ers Faithful, here are 39 great bars to catch the game.

by Allie Pape and Daisy Barringer Updated Sep 10, 2015, 12:00pm PDT

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by Allie Pape and Daisy Barringer Updated Sep 10, 2015, 12:00pm PDT

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For football fans, spring and summer can seem endless; fret no more as fall—and football—are finally here. If you're a 49ers, Raiders, Cal, or Stanford fan, you could always watch the game at home, but sometimes you need to get out and enjoy the camaraderie of it all. And if your allegiances lie elsewhere, then you're probably wondering where you can find like-minded fans. Here are 39 awesome San Francisco bars broken down by fan base where you can catch NFL and NCAA games, drink a few beers, and maybe even make some new friends. Here's to football!

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Ace's Bar

New York Giants fans stranded on the wrong coast can be found at this Tendernob dive, where the Giants meetup group congregates weekly. University of Wisconsin fans, this is also your spot.

998 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Black Magic Voodoo Lounge

With Abita Amber on tap and a coterie of fans chanting "Who dat?", New Orleans Saints supporters will feel right at home in this slice-of-Louisiana lounge. You may even get to partake in a pan of homemade jambalaya brought by a fellow fan.

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1400 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123

Blackthorn Tavern

Blackthorn is definitely a Niners bar, but thanks to a long wall of flat screen TVs, you have a great shot of finding whichever game you want.

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834 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Blue Light

Miami Dolphins fans should make the pilgrimage to this Cow Hollow bar to catch their team in action. Syracuse and Tennessee fans also congregate here.

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1979 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Bus Stop

This Cow Hollow sports bar is shared territory: the SF Dallas Cowboys fan club can usually be found here, as can the Indianapolis Colts cheering section. (There's also sometimes a contingent of Cowboys fans at Pete's Tavern in SOMA.) If you're a fan of Virginia Tech, UCLA, or Georgia, this is also your go-to spot.

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1901 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Connecticut Yankee

As the name implies, this sports bar is the place to be for all things New England. The New England Patriots and UConn are both well-represented during games.

100 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Danny Coyle's

Both Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers fans can be found getting loud and proud at this Lower Haight Irish pub—up to and including standing on the tables. It's also a gathering place for UNC supporters.

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668 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Dolores Corner

Chicago Bears fans can meet and greet at this Noe Valley bar, home of the Chicago sports fans meetup group. They sometimes bring along Chicago dogs with all the trimmings.

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1600 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Final Final

Minnesota Vikings fans, look no further than this Marina sports bar, which offers the bonus of free popcorn. Iowa, Nebraska, and Purdue fans also call this one home.

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2990 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Giordano Bros.

Given that Giordano's specializes in all-in-one Pittsburgh-style sandwiches, it's no surprise that Steelers fans congregate at both its locations. There's a sizable Steelers contingent at Shanghai Kelly's as well.

3108 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Greens Sports Bar

Greens has more than 20 TVs so there are always fans from all over. It gets packed, so get there early if you want a seat.

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2239 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Harry's Bar

Notre Dame fans head to this Pac Heights bar to cheer on their team.

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2020 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Hi Tops

SF's first sport bar specifically for the gay community, this place is crowded and rowdy with 49ers' fans on Sundays.

2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Irish Times

There are 11 giant flat screen TVs, but the 49ers get priority for sound.

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500 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Jake's Steaks

A joint specializing in Philly cheesesteaks is an accommodating one for Philadelphia Eagles fans. During games, Coors Light is $3/pint, and a Bud Light bucket is 6 for $15.

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3301 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Monaghan's

Penn State fans go wild during games at this Marina spot, which has been known to open as early as 6 am for East Coast morning games. They have free popcorn, too.

3243 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Northstar Cafe

Buffalo Bills fans, welcome home: the Bay Area Bills Backers have patronized this friendly North Beach dive for more than 20 years. This is also the go-to bar for fans of LSU.

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1560 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Mucky Duck

The Mucky Duck definitely shows lots of football, but you can also see the American kind, especially if it's the 49ers, on the weekends. Nine TVs and free popcorn.

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1315 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Pedro's Cantina

Right next door to Pete's, this Mexican offshoot from the same owners is the place to gather for Ohio State fans.

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128 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Pete's Tavern

This massive sports bar unsurprisingly plays home to a few different contingents, including the Florida Gators, Arkansas, Illinois, and some Dallas Cowboys fans as well.

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128 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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R Bar

Cheer on the Oregon Ducks and do a shot or two of Fernet at this Tenderloin favorite. Browns fans also like to make an appearance here on Sundays, but the Niners game will always be on as well.

1176 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Red Jack Saloon

Washington Redskins fans cheer on their team at this North Beach bar, which has a Ms. Pacman machine for the commercial breaks.

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131 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133

San Francisco Athletic Club

This brand-new sports bar in Lower Pac Heights has already been claimed by Denver Broncos fans. Check out the Meetup group for more intel.

1750 Divisadero, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Shanghai Kelly's

Steeler Nation takes over this Russian Hill bar on Sundays.

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2064 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Stock in Trade

It's a Niners bar, but there are plenty of TVs (and bottomless mimosas).

2036 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Ted's Sports Bar & Grill

Iowa fans head to this hidden SOMA sports bar to cheer on their team.

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312 Harriet St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The Abbey Tavern

Thirteen TVs and a big screen make this a go-to spot for football fans that's a 49ers bar, but also somehow a go-to spot for Seahawks fans (who gather in the back room).

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4100 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

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The Boardroom

St. Louis Rams, Clemson, and Iowa State fans head to this relaxed North Beach sports bar.

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1609 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

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The Brick Yard

Fans of Arizona (both the university and the Cardinals), Alabama, Michigan, Michigan State, and Texas have to share territory at this Cow Hollow spot, where you can expect more than a modicum of trash-talking as a result.

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1787 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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The Dubliner

With 13 TVs, your game is bound to be on, but you know the drill: 49ers get priority.

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3838 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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The Taco Shop at Underdog's

Ten plasma screens and all the tacos you could ever want. The 49ers get sound as do all big games.

1824 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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The Wreck Room

The SF New York Jets fan club comes to order each week at this Nob Hill joint, which offers $3 bottles of Angry Orchard cider during games.

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1390 California St., San Francisco, CA 94109

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Thieves' Tavern

Baltimore Ravens fans congregate for every game at this low-key Mission dive bar. Follow local group Ravens in the Fog for intel on meetups.

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496 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Tope

Get your Arizona State cheering on at this North Beach bar, which features happy hour straight through until 10 pm.

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1326 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Valley Tavern

This Noe Valley bar has almost 30 TVs and 40 beers on tap. If the Niners aren't on, the team with the most fans gets the game sound.

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4054 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Wild Hare

South Carolina Gamecocks meet for every game at this newish bar in Lower Pac Heights.

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2801 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Yancy's Saloon

This cash only bar feels like your living room except with 14 TVs, many of which will be showing the 49ers if they're playing.

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734 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Zeke's

A few different bars lay claim to the wide swath of Green Bay Packers fans, but this one is the classic. The Green Bay Packers Meetup group occasionally rotate through other spots as well. This is also the place to go to cheer on the University of Kentucky.

600 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Kezar Pub

It's across the street from and named after the 49ers original stadium, but that hasn't stopped Eagles' fans from making it their own. There are over 20 TVs, but you'll still need to arrive well before your game if you want a seat.

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770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Ace's Bar

998 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

New York Giants fans stranded on the wrong coast can be found at this Tendernob dive, where the Giants meetup group congregates weekly. University of Wisconsin fans, this is also your spot.

998 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit Website