6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Bradenton

BRADENTON, FL — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL championship games in history. It’s not too early to scout the best places to watch the big game here in Bradenton.

The battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy takes place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In their last big game meeting in 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 comeback victory over the Seahawks. The contest was decided in the final seconds, when a Patriots interception in the end zone halted the Seahawks' late-game drive.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Bradenton are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET, but you’ll want to get there early to make sure you get a spot.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

Some family-friendly bars open for the game include:

• 3 Keys Brewing, 2505 Manatee Ave. E.
• Food + Beer, 4286 53rd Ave. E. and 4808 14th Street West
• Gecko’s Grill & Pub, 4310 State Road 64 E. and 7228 55th Ave. E.
• Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th Street W.
• RJ Gators of Bradenton, 6100 Cortez Road
• Wolves Head Pizza & Wings, 1837 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.