An LBI Locals Island Guide

Where to watch football on LBI.

Every bar, tavern, and takeout spot showing the games this season, from Barnegat Light down to Beach Haven.

It's game time. Long Beach Island has no shortage of great spots to catch the action and cheer on your favorite team. Living on an island doesn't stop this community from coming together on game day. To make things easy, we've rounded up the best places across LBI where you can enjoy football season, island style.

Barnegat Light

1 spot

Surf City

1 spot
Northside

Northside

Sunday TicketNo, but they have some app subscriptions and Philly and New York networks for live broadcasting.
Football SpecialsSunday all-day happy hour. Indoor dining available with full bar, 9 HD TVs, and plenty of tables.

Ship Bottom

4 spots
The Gateway

The Gateway

Sunday Ticket
Sunday TicketYes. Come early to claim a spot for a particular game.
Football SpecialsCatch all the games Sun/Mon/Thurs, plus drink specials and giveaways. 24 TVs and a 12-foot main screen.

From the team behind LBI Locals

A quick word at halftime.

Football season is the quiet season on the island, and it's one of the most convenient times to see homes here. Less competition, more time to walk through places, and sellers who are ready to talk. If a home on LBI has been on your mind, this fall is a good window.

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Long Beach Township

2 spots

Beach Haven

4 spots

FAQ

Which LBI bars have NFL Sunday Ticket?

The Gateway and Port Hole in Ship Bottom and The Marlin in Beach Haven all carry Sunday Ticket. Most other spots on the island show games on the local New York and Philadelphia broadcast networks.

Where can I get game day takeout on LBI?

Flour Child in Long Beach Township is our preferred takeout option for feeding a crowd at home on game day.

Are any football spots on LBI BYOB?

Burger 25 in Ship Bottom is BYOB, with TVs for the games and a relaxed spot to hang out over burgers and shakes.

Are these spots open all season?

Most of the island's year-round bars keep the games on deep into the season. The Shell in Beach Haven is open through Columbus Day, so catch it early in the schedule.