Best Sports Bars in Forney to Watch the Big Game (Especially During the World Cup)
By The Forney Chronicle
There are two kinds of people during a big game.
The first group stays home, sits on the couch, and politely claps after a touchdown or goal.
The second group is surrounded by 100 strangers, loses their voice by halftime, high-fives someone they've never met, and somehow ends up debating officiating with a guy named Randy.
We know which group we'd rather be in.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing soccer fever to North Texas and football season never far behind, sports bars are more important than ever. Whether you're cheering on Team USA, following your family's home country, or just looking for an excuse to order wings and call it dinner, Forney has several great places to catch the action.
We looked at customer reviews, atmosphere, food quality, number of TVs, drink selection, and overall game-day experience to put together our rankings.
1. Bearded Monkey Sports Bar & Grill
There wasn't much debate here.
If someone asks where to watch a big game in Forney, the answer is Bearded Monkey.
This place feels like it was built by sports fans for sports fans. TVs cover nearly every direction you look, the bar stays lively during major sporting events, and there are enough screens that everyone in your group can usually find the game they're after.
The food also deserves credit. The burgers, loaded fries, pizza, wings, and sandwiches consistently receive strong reviews, which is not always something you can say about a sports bar. Add in pool tables, cold drinks, live music on select nights, and a friendly staff, and it's easy to see why locals keep coming back.
If the United States scores a late World Cup winner or the Cowboys finally remember how to finish a playoff game, Bearded Monkey is probably where you'll hear the loudest celebration in town.
Why it's No. 1
- Wall-to-wall TVs
- Excellent game-day atmosphere
- Great food that stands on its own
- Full bar with plenty of seating
- Pool tables and entertainment
2. Buffalo Wild Wings
Love it or hate it, Buffalo Wild Wings knows how to show sports.
If multiple games are happening at once, it's hard to beat the number of TVs and the ability to watch just about everything. Wings, beer, and sports are the formula, and they've been doing it for years.
It may not have the hometown feel of Bearded Monkey, but if your priority is seeing every game, Buffalo Wild Wings delivers.
3. Pour Decisions (Soon to Become Duke's Roadhouse)
Pour Decisions has quietly become one of Forney's favorite gathering spots, and it's about to get even more interesting.
The restaurant is preparing for a rebrand and will soon become Duke's Roadhouse, a change that has many locals excited. If the updated concept builds on what's already working, it could easily move even higher on this list.
It offers a good mix of quality food, cocktails, beer, and enough TVs to keep up with the major games. It leans more toward an upscale neighborhood hangout than a traditional sports bar, but that's exactly why many people like it.
We'll definitely be keeping an eye on Duke's Roadhouse once the new concept officially opens.
4. Forney Brewing Company
If your priority is great local beer, Forney Brewing Company is hard to beat.
If your priority is watching six games at the same time, this probably isn't your first stop.
There simply aren't enough televisions for it to compete with the dedicated sports bars higher on our list. That said, it's still a fantastic place to grab a locally brewed beer, enjoy good food, and catch a game with friends in a relaxed setting.
Sometimes you don't need twenty TVs. Sometimes one good game and one good beer is enough.
5. Applebee's Grill + Bar
Every town has an Applebee's, and every sports fan has ended up there at least once.
Is it exciting? Not really.
Is it unique? Definitely not.
But if you're looking for a cheap place to watch the game, Applebee's usually has some of the best beer specials in town. The food is familiar, the TVs are reliable, and you always know exactly what you're getting.
It might not be anyone's first choice for a championship game, but it remains a dependable option when you're looking for an inexpensive night out.
Final Thoughts
The good news is you don't have to drive into Dallas to enjoy a great game-day atmosphere.
Forney has developed a solid lineup of places where fans can gather, grab good food, and cheer together. Whether you're watching the World Cup, college football, the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks, Stars, or your favorite UFC card, there's a seat waiting somewhere in town.
Our pick is still Bearded Monkey. It offers the best combination of atmosphere, food, drinks, and the one thing every sports fan wants during a big game.
Enough TVs so nobody has to ask, "Can you put our game on?"
