Premier League Returns to NYC | The Red Lion, Bleecker St
Where to Watch the Premier League Season Opener in NYC
Arsenal host Coventry City at 3:00 PM New York time on Friday, August 21, the first ball touched in Premier League competition in 89 days. On Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, that kickoff means every screen at The Red Lion turns to Emirates Stadium and a new season begins.
The Red Lion has opened its doors for Premier League mornings since 1984, and since 2021 has served as the home for Brentford FC's supporters group, the only dedicated Bees bar in the city. Forty two years on Bleecker Street is a long time to be a soccer bar in a city that mostly grew up on baseball and basketball.
Premier League Opening Weekend: Full New York Kickoff Times
Five fixtures anchor the opening round for a New York audience, and each one lands at a different point in the day.
Date | Fixture | Kickoff | |
Friday, August 21 | Arsenal v Coventry City | 3:00 PM | |
Saturday, August 22 | Hull City v Manchester United | 7:30 AM | |
Saturday, August 22 | Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur | 12:30 PM | |
Sunday, August 23 | Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth | 9:00 AM | |
Sunday, August 23 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | 11:30 AM | |
Monday, August 24 | Fulham v Chelsea | 3:00 PM |
Doors open at 11:00 AM most days, and earlier on the Saturday to cover the 7:30 AM kickoff between Hull City and Manchester United.
Brentford's Season Opener: The Bees Take On Tottenham on Bleecker Street
Brentford travel across London to face Tottenham Hotspur at 12:30 PM New York time on Saturday, August 22, and the NYC Bees supporters group has gathered at The Red Lion for exactly this fixture since 2021. A west London derby to open the season gives the group its loudest possible start, and the bar treats it as a home match in every sense that matters here.
This summer, New York packed into The Red Lion for the World Cup, England's run included, filling the same room that has backed Brentford FC's NYC supporters group since 2021 and Bleecker Street since 1984. Now that crowd has somewhere to go every week again. The Premier League season is what The Red Lion built that reputation for in the first place.
Doors, Screens and Match Day at The Red Lion
The Red Lion opens at 11:00 AM on match days, ahead of the earliest Saturday kickoff. Ten plus HD screens cover every angle of the room, and the kitchen serves the full match day menu the whole time the doors are open. Anyone can walk straight in all weekend without a reservation. For the derby slot and Monday's late finale between Fulham and Chelsea, calling ahead is worth doing, since seats near the main screens go first.
Location and Transit: Finding The Red Lion on Bleecker Street
The Red Lion sits at 151 Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, a short walk from Washington Square Park and NYU. The A, C, E, B, D, F and M trains all stop at West 4th Street, two minutes from the door.
The kitchen keeps to the same match day lineup all opening weekend: the Red Lion Burger with bacon, cheddar, crispy onions and spicy mayo, traditional Fish & Chips, Shepherd's Pie built for a tense back and forth, wings in buffalo, BBQ, garlic parmesan or Irish spice bag dry rub, and Loaded Nachos for a group watching together. On the bar, Guinness, Smithwick's, Stella Artois, and the house Red Lion Amber and Light pour alongside a full cocktail list.
Guests already treat match nights at The Red Lion this way. "The place was great to watch the Champions League Final match between Arsenal & PSG, aside from my team losing the place is great to get together with friends and enjoy a nice drink." — Marko Cibic
Our Sister Bars Across NYC
If Bleecker Street fills up or the trip is easier from another part of the city, three sister bars in the group are worth knowing. Tara Mor sits two minutes from Penn Station, the easier stop for anyone heading to or from MetLife Stadium. Tara Rose runs an underground speakeasy for group hire with no venue fee, a fit for a private opening weekend watch party in Murray Hill. Ellington in the Park keeps its riverside tables open through November, a different setting for a Sunday morning kickoff by the Hudson.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Premier League season start in New York?
The 2026/27 season opens Friday, August 21, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City at 3:00 PM New York time.
Where can I watch Arsenal vs Coventry City in NYC?
The Red Lion at 151 Bleecker Street shows the match live from kickoff, with doors open at 11:00 AM.
Where can I watch Brentford vs Tottenham in NYC?
The Red Lion is the official NYC home of Brentford FC's supporters group, screening the west London derby at 12:30 PM New York time on Saturday, August 22.
Does The Red Lion take reservations for Premier League matches?
Anyone can walk straight in. For the Brentford derby and other marquee kickoffs, reserving ahead is recommended since seats near the main screens fill first.
Is The Red Lion the official Brentford FC bar in NYC?
Yes. The Red Lion has served as Brentford FC's recognised NYC home since 2021, hosting the NYC Bees supporters group for every fixture.
The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012. Phone 212.260.9797. Nearest subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, M at West 4th Street. Doors open 11:00 AM for opening weekend, earlier on Saturday, August 22.