One of the world’s biggest soccer tournaments begins today, and you can bet there will be viewers in Arlington.
Euro 2024 will kick off starting with Germany vs. Scotland at 3 p.m. Matches will be held almost daily — scheduled for 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. eastern — leading up to July 14’s final.
While this list is not conclusive, here are a few places nearby where the games will be on.
Crystal City Sports Pub
529 23rd Street S., Crystal City
Opening early? Yes
Open daily from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m., Crystal City Sports Pub will be open for each game. No specials are planned, but the eatery offers a $7.99 appetizer special on weekdays as part of its happy hour menu.
Stellina Pizzeria
2800 S. Randolph Street, Shirlington
Opening early? Yes
Regardless of the start time, Stellina Pizzeria will offer their $25 happy hour special to customers during all matches. For the price, customers will receive one drink and an 8-inch Margherita pizza, as well as arancino, mozzarella in carrozza and homemade chips.
Bronson Bierhall
4100 Fairfax Drive, Ballston
Opening early? No
While Arlington’s lone German-inspired restaurant will not be open for the early games, they may have a couple drink specials planned, an employee told ARLnow. The restaurant has 16 beers on tap to go along with a menu featuring German favorites like pretzels, bratwurst and more.
Dudley’s Sport & Ale
2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Shirlington
Opening early? No
Dudley’s will be showing all games during normal business hours (noon until midnight) but regularly opens at 10 a.m. on weekends. Just the regular menu will be offered, including the restaurant’s taco trays and other bar classics.
Ireland’s Four Courts
2051 Wilson Blvd, Courthouse
Opening early? Only weekends
The Irish pub will have the games on and will open early enough on weekends to carry the daily 9 a.m. openers. No specials are planned outside of their normal menu, which features traditional Irish dishes and typical bar offerings.
First Down Sports Bar & Grill
4213 Fairfax Drive, Ballston
Opening early? No
Games will be on at First Down but, be warned: they don’t open until 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They’ll open at 11 a.m. every other day, with traditional bar favorites and nearly 50 different wing sauce options.
Inca Social
1776 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn
Opening early? No
Peruvian restaurant Inca Social is offering a 10% off discount for customers who wear their team’s kit. They’ll be open daily starting around 11 a.m.
Mattie & Eddie’s Irish Bar & Restaurant
1301 S. Joyce Street, Pentagon City
Opening early? No
They’ll have the games on, starting at 11 a.m. daily. A slate of traditional Irish offerings are on the menu, including Guinness, Kilkenny and Harp beers.
