6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — 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 Arlington Heights.

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 the Arlington Heights area are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. CT, 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:

• Sports Page Bar & Grill Arlington Heights, 1330 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights (family-run sports bar with more than 30 TVs)
• Bird's Nest, 11 W. Davis St., Arlington Heights (Chicago staple recently opened in Northwest suburbs)
• Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights (authentic Irish pub)
• Cortland's Garage Arlington Heights, 1 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights (neighborhood sports bar serving high-end food)
• Buddy's Bites & Brews, 702 N River Road, Mount Prospect ("Home of the Jumbo Slider")
• Union Ale House Pub, 1211 S Wolf Road, Prospect Heights (family-owned pub and eatery offering craft beers)