Where to Watch English-German Soccer Final in Redlands: Royal Falconer Pub

In simple terms, it's Chelsea of England against Bayern of Germany with global bragging rights on the line.

When the 2012 Champions League Final kicks off before noon Saturday in a live broadcast from Munich, millions around the world will be watching and some Redlands-Loma Linda residents will be among them.

One place to watch with people who care about the outcome will be the Royal Falconer British Pub on Orange Street, where locals and ex-pats with ties to Europe, Asia, Africa and South America have been watching soccer since the place opened in 1999.

Many Redlands-Loma Linda residents may wonder "What's the big deal?"

Elsewhere in the world, the annual European club soccer championship match draws an audience rivaling the NFL's Super Bowl.

Three years ago, when the 2009 Champions League final featured Barcelona and Manchester United, the global audience was estimated at 109 million, which exceeded viewership for Super Bowl XLIII's Pittsburgh Steelers-Arizona Cardinals matchup by 3 million, BBC Sport reported.

It was the first time a Champions League final was the most-watched annual sporting event worldwide.

Regardless of how many people across the globe tune in for the match Saturday, the spectacle is expected to bring moments of to the Falconer.

Chelsea FC is going up against Bayern Munich in the German team's home stadium, and some soccer pundits give the London club little chance of winning.

But both teams will be without key players due to suspensions, and Bayern famously lost the 1999 Champions League final when Manchester United scored two goals in the last moments.

The Falconer will be open around 10 a.m. and serving traditional English breakfast. Pre-match coverage begins around 11 a.m. with kickoff expected at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time. The Royal Falconer British Pub is at 106 Orange St., Redlands. For more information call (909) 307-8913.