Where to watch Super Bowl LIII in Beijing

The best places to grab breakfast and watch the Rams take on the Patriots

With an estimated 110 million people glued to their television screens and 14 billion USD consumer splurging, America's most popular sporting broadcast – the Super Bowl – is on the horizon. With sales of refrigerated dips, barbecue sauce and processed cheese at an all time high and ad revenue hitting 5 million USD for a 30-second slot, American football's showpiece event is more or less a US national holiday. This year will be the 53rd edition and will be played between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots in Atlanta, Georgia.

If you're not from Stateside or have never watched a game of American football in your life, don't worry, there's always time to get into it. The Super Bowl is also the most watched music event of the year, with Maroon 5 leading this year's half-time show, as well as Grammy-nominated Travis Scott rapping his capital songs and Atlanta native Big Boi bringing in even more hip-hop.

For those in China, the game will kick off on Monday 4 February at 7.30am, allowing you to ease into the week with a big ol' fry up and some early morning cocktails. Here's where you can settle down and watch that great American game.

Beersmith

6.30am. Free.

Grab a breakfast that screams America with eggs, bacon, sausages and more, or alternatively, Beersmith's classic wagyu beef cheeseburger (for those with stronger morning constitutions). 88RMB for a main and your choice of tea, coffee or beer.

The Bookworm

7am. 20RMB.

Perhaps not the place you would usually think to watch a sports game, but The Bookworm's getting in on the action. Opening their doors at 7, booking in advance is required (click here) and your 20RMB booking fee will be credited towards your first food or drink purchase.

Caravan

7am. 180-300RMB.

If you're looking for an intense atmosphere, head to Caravan where, behind their closed doors, you can watch in peace with football addicts alike. Enjoy an open bar and buffet (300RMB) or soft drinks and buffet (180RMB) as well as a special half-time show all of your own. Spaces are limited, so book now by scanning the QR code below.

Centro

6.30am. 388RMB.

If you want the game in a more refined setting, hit up Centro where you can eat your fill of an American breakfast buffet followed by unlimited drinks.

Home Plate (Sanlitun)

6.30am. 350RMB; 300RMB (presale).

With free-flow Bud, cocktails, coffee and more, alongside an American buffet breakfast, you can eat and drink your way through the game in true American style. For more info and to get tickets, click here.

The Local

6.30am. Free.

Showing the game on their huge screen, The Local opens at 6.30am and offers all the usual food and drink.

Paddy O'Shea's

6am. Free.

Get into the spirit super early at Paddy's, with doors opening early in the wee hours. The sports bar is sure to bring out the fans, who can enjoy food and drink as they want.

Q Mex (Sanlitun and Shuangjing)

6am. Free.

Food specials at Q Mex this touchdown day include a breakfast burger or burrito with coffee, OJ or Carslberg (75RMB), while drink deals include Corona buckets (120RMB), coffee (15RMB) and Bloody Marys (50RMB). For more information, click here.

Online

Tencent Sports, NFL China, LeSports and PPTV will all be streaming the game live; the only moves you’ll need to make are to the fridge and back. Alternatively, stream sneakily in the background at work.

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