Where To Watch The Big Game In Abington Area

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in the Super Bowl on 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 the Abington Township area.

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 epic contest was decided in the final seconds when a Patriots interception of a Seahawks pass resulted in a game-winning touchdown.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in the Abington Township area 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:

• Rooster's Glenside: A popular and loud sports bar across from the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, offering good food, great drinks, and a lively atmosphere.
• The Drake Tavern (Jenkintown): This spot features large flat-screen televisions in both its indoor and outdoor dining areas, making it a reliable choice for sports fans.
• Jerzee's Sports Bar & Pizzeria (Glenside): A solid local spot that claims to be the best place around to watch games, located at 2609 Mt Carmel Ave, Glenside.
• McKinley Tavern (Elkins Park): A local favorite near Cheltenham with big screen TVs for games and an outside patio area. Note that it is a smoking bar inside. It is located at 881 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park.
• Union Jack's Olde Glory Pub (Glenside): Situated in Glenside, this pub is a solid option for typical pub fare, wings, and watching games. The address is 2750 Limekiln Pike, Glenside.
• Kings Corner (Jenkintown): Known as an English/Scottish pub with many TVs for sports, it offers a great game-day environment and a large beer selection. You can find it at 603 Summit Ave, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
• Vintage Bar and Grill (Abington): This location in Abington has numerous big screens and good food options, where patrons have reported being able to pick the game they want to watch.