8 great places in Calgary to watch a Flames game

A ticket to a Flames games can cost a pretty penny. For some, splashing cash on a game after the holidays is just unrealistic. We get that! Regardless of whether you’re strapped for cash or rolling in dough, you deserve the full fan experience. We’ve rounded up a few of the best spots in town that aren’t the Saddledome to watch your home town heroes dominate the ice! Of course, these are also great spots to pair the game with a beer.

Here are 8 of the best places in Calgary to watch a Flames game!

MUG SHOTZ

First of all, they absolutely nailed the sports bar name game. This is as classic as it gets for the sports bar experience- beer, wings, and the beautiful chorus of people shouting at the televisions in tandem. Ah, game nights.

Where: 2808 Ogden Rd SE, Calgary

VAGABOND

Vagabond is a popular Flames game go-to. It’s right across the street from the Dome parking lot, and man, do they make the most of their location. This place is packed on game nights by game-goers and fans alike. It’s great if you want to be surrounded by game night energy, sans tickets!

Where: 1129 Olympic Way SE, Calgary

NATIONAL ON 17TH

Hanging out in the heart of the Red Mile is pretty sweet. National on 17th just finished their renovations, and is a wicked location for an after-work hang, especially when there’s a game on! So go ahead, dip into that Clive Sauce. It’s what Johnny would want you to do.

Where: 550 17 Ave SW, Calgary

JOYCE ON 4TH

This one pretty much goes without saying. What better combo than wing nights and a rowdy sports crowd? Well, a win would really make it perfect.

Where: 506 24 Ave SW, Calgary

SCHANKS

If you’re not going to hit up the Dome on game night, Schanks is a solid alternative. There’s what feels like a billion TVs from wall to wall in every size, mini-golf and virtual golf, billiards and video games. Win or lose, you’ll be entertained! Leave at the end of the night feeling like a happy clam.

Where: Find your nearest location here

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HOME & AWAY

The self-proclaimed “home away from the Dome” has some pretty wicked stuff going on for game days. They just finished renovations, and now they’ve got YYC’s first shuffle board bar, Shuffle Club, right downstairs. Not to mention their $4 happy hour 3 PM – 6 PM every day… Score!

Where: 1207 1 St SW, Calgary

THE UNICORN

Wondering where that loud music is coming from? It’s probably The Unicorn. With 3 floors, 3 bars, and 1 heck of a crowd, this place is perfect to get your rowdy on.

Where: 223 8 Ave SW, Calgary

THE CANADIAN BREWHOUSE

Not downtown? No worries! The Canadian Brewhouse is a solid pick for catching the game near Mahogany or Harvest Hills. Take advantage of their multiple TVs and daily specials. There’s literally always something different to try.

Where: Find nearest location here

There you have it, Calgary! 7 of the best places to watch a Flames game. With the Battle of Alberta coming up, you might want to get on those resos ASAP. Go Flames Go!