World Cup viewing in Indianapolis

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I took vacation days from work for the Czech and Ghana games. I will definitely be at Brugge for the Czech game. I have yet to be there. Look forward to seeing some of my Indy soccer brethren. I sooooooo have World Cup fever!

Cheers!

 

I'm shocked and a bit thrilled to see that there is some genuine excitement concerning the Finals here in Indy. I've been here nearly a year and have struggled to find a suitable venue, let alone a pub with any atmosphere to view a match while enjoying a pint. MacNivens, on Mass Ave, almost always has FSC on their tellys; however, almost never has the volume turned up. BW3's-downtown will tune in upon request and will provide the audio. The Trafford Pub is long gone as I did a drive-by upon arrival last summer and Rob & Jays closed soon after.

Excellent news about Radio Radio and Brugge. I often play darts at the Wellington in Broad Ripple on week-ends and Brugge is close by. I, too, am a downtowner, and I look forward to seeing other supporters around town this summer.

Vive les Bleus!!!

 

No problem - just hope it all works out!!

 

At Dynamo tryouts tonight one of the guys was just talking about new TV they got. I think I'll have to go for a game or two and check it out, I've heard nothing but good things about the place.

 

I was a bit surprised it took a while before McNiven's was mentioned. Although, I agree that they usually don't have the volume up for the game. There is a place up on 86th & Allisonville called the Beer Imporium, IIRC. I used to live on the north side (a year ago), and would go watch Crew games there sometimes. Not sure what their hours are, but they're very accomodating, good food and drinks.

However, if the Brugge seems to be the big gathering place, I might just DVR the games and drop by for the atmosphere and have fun watching with a crowd.

Rock Bottom typically shows sports in their bar areas (downtown & west 86th). They are open fairly early to accomodate lunch crowds, so that may be an option. I can't remember if either Claddagh location has tv's or not.

I think there is also an English place up on north Keystone, just below Carmel Dr. It's tucked in back by the Carraba's and MCL... anybody know what I'm talking about? I can't recall the name of it off hand.

One other option would be Smokey Bones. I know they usually have ESPN and ESPN2 on and each table has the speaker boxes, and they might even put the audio on in the bar section.

 

I've even gotten smokey bones to change a tv for me to espn2 for an mls game, so I'm sure they would. It's been awhile since I've been to the Claddagh but I don't remember tv's. I could be wrong though I haven't been in awhile.

 

The Claddagh in Plainfield has a nice bar and copious flat screens; however, the volume is an issue. The downtown Chammps has several adverts adorning the outdoor seating area for the 06 WC Finals.

 

Truth told, I fully expect Radio Radio to have the best crowds and atmosphere for all this.

 

OK, I drove past 86th & Allisonville today, and I goofed. It's the Ale Emporium, not the Beer Emporium... so anyway, in case there was any confusion on that one.

 

like tundra - i've been here for nearly a year and didn't know of a good gathering place, so this is encouraging. I'm planning to be at the Brugge place in Broad Ripple and hopefully can meet some of the fellow Big Soccer crowd.

Starting to get the tingly arms and hands, dry mouth feeling with the big event approaching.

Or is that a heart attack coming on?

 

I know the feeling... I hope the US team isnt as tense as I am.

Since the games are on ABC, ESPN and the Deuce, I would expect any sports bar (Champs, BW3, etc...) to offer to show WC games. However, I like to reward the soccer friendly places, so I will be going to Brugge. Hope to see you there.

I'm originally from NJ (so I've been a bit spoiled) and have been here about 11 years. Overall, the soccer scene in Indy is not too bad, its just a low-profile bunch. IU & Butler have a great college tradition, Carmel, North Central etc.. I assume a lot of these players stay around Indy. I just never hear from them.

Like me for example, I've got all the soccer channels and MLS package, so I tend to stay home to watch. I'm heartened to hear there are others looking to match a game with a pint. It makes me want to get out to the bars and meet some of you.

 

The Claddah downtown DOES have a couple of TVs, but they're so inconspicuous (I like using big words I can't spell) they might as well not be there at all. You can probably get someone to turn the channel for you (ask for Rachel duing the day), but you probably won't get much of a soccer crowd there.

If anyone here has made up your mind as to where you're going to watch the games, why not post it here? It's always fun to meet up with other football fans from the internet and *I* know *I'M* not the psycho stalker type.

 

Is Radio Radio within walking distance from downtown (say, from the Circle Center Mall)? keep in mind "walking distance" for me is a good thirty minutes, as I walk pretty much everywhere.

 

I'll go out to watch a few games at the Brugge, although I probably won't go until sometime next week. I met Ted tonight at Dynamo, I'm going to be coaching his son so I figure I might as well watch the games there if I'm not watching them at my house.

 

Where to watch the World Cup in Indianapolis, IN:

Here is a list of places that we know will be showing World Cup games in the Indianapolis area. If you know of any additions/corrections, please send them to soccer-bars@imsmarterthanyou.com.

http://www.imsmarterthanyou.com/article.asp?Index=212

 

So far, the World Cup has been super fun at Brugge. USA on Monday will be off the hook! I understand Chief USA is coming.

We had a great turnout for England even though they weren't real on top of their game. First game jitters/heat?

I think I too will try to make it down to Radio Radio to see my good friend Tufty. I live for this month!!! See you at Brugge (or radio radio).

Ted