Are you ready for some football?
Denver is indisputably apountry, but itap also a city full of expats from across the country — and there are plenty of bars where they can catch the local team’s biggest rivals.
So if you root (root, root) for anyone other than the orange-and-blue, here’s where you can find your community for the 2023-24 season.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Broncos kick off the regular season against the longtime rival Raiders on Sept. 10 at 2:25 p.m. and the local Black Hole fan club plans to host a tailgate at Empower Field. If you can’t make it, there’s one bar where you can get on the action virtually.
52Eighty Sports Bar, 7575 Broadway, Denver. 720-524-4093.
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Washington Commanders
Fans of the Washington Commanders used to meet at Blake Street Tavern, but since the stalwart hub for sports action closed in April, they have yet to find a spot to reconvene. Considering bellying up at one of these well-loved sports bars in Denver when the Commanders play the Broncos game on Sept. 17 at 2:25 p.m.
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Miami Dolphins
Even in landlocked Colorado, football lovers can find their pod of Dolfans. During games, the local fan club often raffles autographed gear for charity. The Dolphins play the Broncos on Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.
Stoney’s Cantina, 30 South Broadway, Denver. 720-441-1444.
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Chicago Bears
The Broncos and Da Bears may both sport orange, but don’t confuse the allegiance. The Mile High City is home to several dedicated Chi Town bars offering deep dish and thin crust pizza, Chicago-style hotdogs, and more Midwestern favorites. Wrigley’s in Golden serves a free “Bears shot” every time the team scores a touchdown.
The Bears play the Broncos Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.
Da Sauce Pizza, 2907 Huron St., #104, Denver. 720-328-8742.
Hayter’s & Co., 1920 Blake St., Denver. 720-513-3095.
Wrigley’s Chicago Bar & Grill, 18200 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. 303-277-1551.
Wyman’s No. 5, 2033 E 13th Ave., Denver. 303-996-0842.
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New York Jets
Too far from the Northeast to root for the Jets? Fuhgeddaboudit! There’s at least one place in town where New Yorkers get together on gameday.
The Jets take on the Broncos Oct. 8 at 2:25 p.m.
Stoney’s Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St., Denver. 303-830-6839.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Don’s Club Tavern has been a go-to for local Chiefs () fans since 2013, prior to the absolutely dominant Mahomes era. What started as a group of 10 die-hards has grown to near-capacity crowds each Sunday. They channel a Chiefs tailgate by hosting a potluck on gameday.
The Chiefs play the Broncos on Oct. 12 at 6:15 p.m. And Oct. 29 at 2:25 p.m.
Don’s Club Tavern, 723 E. 6th Ave., Denver. 303-831-0218.
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Green Bay Packers
Cheeseheads abound in Colorado, so much so you might wonder if this is Packers country. Some football hotspots will be easily recognizable by their names – looking at you Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern – while others will be more discrete. (If you go to the LGBTQ+-friendly Tight End Bar, be sure to go back to the “rear” patio, the owner says.) Either way, you’ll be in good company, sometimes with cheese curds, at the numerous bars below.
The Packers play the Broncos Oct. 22 at 2:25 p.m.
Badgers Pub, 76 South Broadway, Denver. 303-733-0488.
Kentucky Inn, 890 S. Pearl St., Denver. 303-778-9600.
ɲ’s, 1938 Blake St., Denver. 720-483-9699.
Tight End Bar,1501 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-861-9103.
Trinity Brewing Co., 1466 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs. 719-497-2739.
Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern, 1417 Market St., Denver. 303-800-2652.
Windfall Brewing Co., 14694 Orchard Pkwy., Suite 400, Westminster. 720-531-5822.
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Buffalo Bills
Is Colorado the Upstate New York for the West? Might be if we are counting the number of local Bills fans. There are several different “backers” fan clubs in the region, too, each with a different meeting spot (noted below).
The Bills play the Broncos Nov. 13 at 6:15 p.m. on Monday Night Football.
Alpha Charlie’s Tap and Tavern, 6631 S. Peoria St., Suite 100, Centennial. 720-627-5354. (Front Range Bills Backers)
Back East Bar and Grill, 9475 Briar Village Point, Colorado Springs. 719-264-6161. (Bills Backers of Colorado Springs)
Frolic Brewing Co., 12910 Zuni St., #1300, Westminster. 303-993-7443.
Jackson’s LODO, 1520 20th St., Denver. 303-298-7625. (Colorado Bills Backers)
Rhino’s Sports & Spirits, 4307 Integrity Center Point, Colorado Springs. 719-578-0608. (Pike’s Peak Bills Backers)
Roadhouse Boulder Depot, 2366 Junction Pl., Boulder. 303-443-2167. (Boulder Bills Backers)
Sunroom Brewing, 3242 S. Acoma St., Englewood. 720-401-3239.
WestFax Brewing Co., 6733 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 303-233-3742. (West Denver Bills Backers)
Wide Right, 2100 Curtis St., Denver. 720-420-9898.
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Minnesota Vikings
Skol! The Vikings play the Broncos on Nov. 19 at 6:20 p.m. on Sunday Night Football.
Tavern on 26th, 10040 W. 26th Ave, Lakewood. 303-238-2549.
Old Chicago Harmony, 4709 S. Timberline Rd., Fort Collins. 970-207-9456.
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Cleveland Browns
This season marks the 40th anniversary of the Mile High Browns Backers. Each week they host official watch parties at two places in Denver and one in Centennial with giveaways. They even have their own available at Stoney’s Bar and Grill.
The Browns play the Broncos on Nov. 26 at 2:05 p.m.
Alpha Charlie’s Tap and Tavern, 6631 S. Peoria St., Suite 100, Centennial. 720-627-5354.
Dillinger’s Food and Spirits, 1202 Centaur Village Dr., Lafayette. 720-512-3334.
The Island Grill, 2601 S. Lemay Ave., #12, Fort Collins. 970-266-0124.
Stoney’s Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St., Denver. 303-830-6839.
Stoney’s Uptown Joint, 1035 E. 17th Ave., Denver. 720-485-5503.
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Houston Texans
Calling all Texans fans: When games fall on a Monday or Thursday, Society Sports and Spirits serves bottomless wings, fries and beer for $45.
The Texans take on the Broncos Dec. 3 at 2:05 p.m.
Society Sports and Spirits, 1434 Blake St., Denver. 720-517-7303.
Los Angeles Chargers
Lightning strikes every week at Society Sports and Spirits. When games occur on Mondays and Thursday, the restaurant offers bottomless wings, fries and beer for $45. The Chargers play the Broncos Dec. 10 at 2:25 p.m. and Dec. 31 at 2:25 p.m.
Society Sports and Spirits, 1434 Blake St., Denver. 720-517-7303.
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Detroit Lions
Riding high on the heels of a winning season, Lions fans are hoping Dan Campbell can keep up the Motown momentum. The Lions play the Broncos in week 15, but the date and time have yet to be announced.
Candlelight Tavern, 383 S. Pearl St., Denver. 303-778-9530.
Dirty Laundry, 2955 Ulster St., #100, Denver. 303-474-4891.
Overtime Sports Bar and Grill, 2809 Dublin Blvd., Colorado Springs. 719-531-6032.
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New England Patriots
Brady, who? As far as we know, Patriots fans haven’t changed teams since their star quarterback did.
Historians Ale House, 24 Broadway #102, Denver. 720-479-8505.
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