Where to Watch Sports in Provo (2026)

Food & Drink May 8, 2026 7 min read ✓ Updated May 8, 2026

Derek Giordano Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Provo.com

Watching sports in Provo requires a different approach than most American cities. There's no row of traditional sports bars with beer towers and wall-to-wall TVs. The city's LDS cultural influence means alcohol-focused establishments are rare, and many restaurants close on Sundays — which creates an obvious challenge for NFL viewing.

But if you know where to go, you can catch every game. Here's the guide.

Best Sports-Watching Spots

Buffalo Wild Wings

$$ · University Avenue

The default sports-watching venue in Provo, and for good reason. Multiple big screens showing every game simultaneously, a massive sauce menu for wings, and an atmosphere that gets genuinely energized during BYU games and big national matchups. The food is standard B-Dubs quality — reliable wings, apps, and burgers — but you're here for the screens and the crowd energy.

Game day tip: Arrive 30-60 minutes before kickoff for BYU home games. The restaurant fills up, and walk-ins without a wait are rare once the game starts.

Best for: BYU football, NFL Sundays, March Madness, any game where you want multiple screens.

Slackwater

$$ · Riverwoods, Orem

A step up in food quality from typical sports bars. Slackwater has screens showing games alongside their gastropub menu of creative pizzas, wings, and craft cocktails. The atmosphere is more restaurant than bar, which makes it work for groups that include people who are there for the food rather than the game. The patio adds extra seating on warm game days.

Best for: Watching a game while eating food worth ordering regardless of the score.

Station 22 Café

$$ · Center Street

Station 22 has screens and shows games, primarily during football season. The atmosphere is more restaurant than sports bar — you won't find 20 TVs on every wall — but the comfort food pairs well with a football Saturday, and the Center Street location means you can walk to the stadium afterward for BYU home games.

Watching at Home

Given Provo's limited sports-bar landscape, many residents watch games at home or at friends' apartments. A few tips to make it work:

Streaming setup: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV cover most games including BYU on ESPN and Big 12 Network. Provo's Google Fiber internet handles streaming without buffering.

Projector nights: Several Provo apartment complexes have common rooms with projectors. The BYU broadcasting building and other campus venues sometimes host watch parties for away games.

Tailgate at home: Provo's game-day energy doesn't require a sports bar. Invite friends, make wings and nachos, and create your own atmosphere. The DIY approach is often better than fighting for a table at the one crowded restaurant.

The Sunday Problem

This deserves its own section because it catches every newcomer off guard. Many Provo restaurants close on Sundays, which means NFL Sunday options are limited. Your best bets:

Buffalo Wild Wings — Open Sundays. The most reliable NFL viewing option in Provo.

National chains — Fast-casual and chain restaurants along University Avenue that operate on Sunday tend to show games.

At home — For most Provo residents, Sunday football happens on the couch with a streaming subscription.

For more on Sunday dining, see our Restaurants Open on Sunday guide.

BYU Sports Viewing

Football

BYU football is the biggest sports draw in Provo. For home games, being in the stadium is the best experience — see our BYU Football Game Day Guide. For away games, Buffalo Wild Wings and watch parties hosted by BYU fan groups are the primary options.

Basketball

BYU basketball games at the Marriott Center are affordable and the atmosphere is excellent. For watching away games, the same restaurants that show football show basketball. March Madness brings increased energy to every screen in town.

Other Sports

BYU's volleyball, soccer, and other programs have dedicated fan bases but less restaurant-viewing culture. These are best experienced in person at campus venues.

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Last updated: May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there sports bars in Provo?

Provo's sports-watching scene looks different from most cities due to the LDS cultural influence — there are no traditional sports bars with extensive beer menus. Instead, restaurants with big screens like Buffalo Wild Wings, Slackwater at Riverwoods, and various spots along University Avenue serve as sports-watching destinations. The atmosphere is family-friendly and focused on food rather than alcohol.

Where can I watch BYU games in Provo?

Buffalo Wild Wings is the most reliable sports-watching venue with multiple screens and game-day atmosphere. Slackwater at Riverwoods has screens and a good food menu. Many restaurants on Center Street show games during football season. For the best atmosphere, nothing beats being at LaVell Edwards Stadium — see our BYU Football Game Day Guide for tickets and logistics.

Where can I watch NFL games in Provo?

Buffalo Wild Wings is the default NFL viewing spot with multiple screens showing simultaneous games. Some restaurants along University Avenue show NFL games on Sundays, though Sunday options are limited in Provo due to many restaurants being closed. For a full Sunday NFL experience, Salt Lake City (45 minutes north) has more traditional sports bar options.

Derek Giordano

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Derek Giordano is the founder and editor-in-chief of Provo.com. A business marketing graduate who has lived in and around Utah Valley for over a decade, Derek built Provo.com to be the comprehensive, honest local resource he wished existed when he first moved to the area. When he's not writing about Provo's food scene or neighborhood culture, he's hiking the Wasatch trails or exploring the latest restaurant openings on Center Street.