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Where to watch the Commanders playoff game in Arlington

By Katie Taranto
Commanders fans at First Down Sports Bar & Grill in November 2024 (via First Down/Facebook)

Sports bars across Arlington have plans to show the Washington Commanders game this weekend, as the team advances in the playoffs for the first time in two decades.

After beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20, they’ll face off against the Detroit Lions at 8 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) at Detroit’s Ford Field.

Looking for a place to watch? Some of ARLnow readers’ favorite sports bars and other venues are showing the game.

Crystal City Sports Pub

The popular bar is one of three official Commanders Rally Bar Network venues in Arlington, joining two other spots on this list.

529 23rd Street S. (Crystal City)

Dudley’s Sport and Ale

This Shirlington restaurant, rooftop and sports bar has over 40 television screens to watch the game and other sporting events this weekend.

2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive (Shirlington)

First Down Sports Bar & Grill

Another Rally Bar Network member and ARLnow reader favorite, First Down plans to offer game day specials on food and drink. More information on specials will be made available ahead of the game.

4213 N. Fairfax Drive (Ballston)

Hyde Social

Hyde Social is showing all playoff games this season.

3100 Clarendon Blvd (Clarendon)

Ireland’s Four Courts

This Courthouse mainstay and Rally Bar Network member is showing the game.

2051 Wilson Blvd (Courthouse)

Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub

Samuel Beckett’s will show the playoffs all weekend, including the Texans-Chiefs, Eagles-Rams and Bills-Ravens games.

2800 S. Randolph Street (Shirlington)

William Jeffrey’s Tavern

The Columbia Pike tavern is bringing back its game day wing bucket deal tomorrow. Choose 20 pieces for $35 or 40 pieces of $60 — grilled or fried — and two sauces. Each bucket comes with celery, carrots and ranch or blue cheese.

2301 Columbia Pike (Penrose)

About the Author

  • Katie Taranto is a reporter at Local News Now, primarily covering business, public safety and the city of Falls Church. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2024, where she previously covered K-12 education at The Columbia Missourian. She is originally from Macungie, Pennsylvania.