A lot has changed in the football world since last year. Alabama is no longer that Alabama and Indiana has reached the summit of the college football world. Now it's time for what millions of fans have waited for: Football season is back. It's the time of year when it seems we can't get enough of NFL, college and high school games. And many of us grew up somewhere else, so it's nice to watch our home team in a bar or restaurant if they're not on TV locally. Where can you watch games of your favorite team surrounded by fans like you who grew up rooting for that team.
Here's a guide where to find people just like you who think this will be the year your team will win the Super Bowl or College Football Playoffs. However, this is not a list of every single football team. And if your team isn't here ― or you know of other places for teams listed below ― please email the information to dosborn@usatodayco.com so we can add it to the list. NFL TEAMS Buffalo Bills ― Wahoo's River Bar and Grill, 475 North Road, Naples. RSVP required. For more, email BuffaloBillsBackersofNaples@gmail.com or visit the group on Facebook; Buffalo Chips, 26620 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs; RonDao's, 15320 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Cleveland Browns ― Pelican Larry's Raw Bar & Grill, 8855 Immokalee Road, No. 17, Naples. Learn more about Naples Browns Backers on Facebook.Detroit Lions ― South Street City Oven & Grill, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, and 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples; GatorBites Tail & Ale, 20351 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. Baltimore Ravens ― Fan club Bmore's Dirty Birds of Southwest Florida will meet this year at Rusty's Naples, 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples. Follow the group on Facebook. Miami Dolphins ― Shula's Steak House, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples. More on Facebook. Minnesota Vikings ― Dylan's Drafthouse, 1258 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples; Backroads Brewhouse & Sports, 19800 Village Center Drive, Suite 235B, Fort Myers. More on Facebook. Philadelphia Eagles ― South Street City Oven & Grill, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. More on Facebook. New England Patriots ― Foxboro Sports Tavern, 4420 Thomasson Drive, Naples; Lansdowne Street Pub, 24851 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; Boston Beer Garden, 2396 Immokalee Road, Naples; Shea's Landsdowne Street, 6340 Naples Blvd., 239-591-5718; sheaslandsdownestreet.com Pittsburgh Steelers ― Bone Hook Brewing Co., 1514 Immokalee Road, Unit 106, Naples. Follow SWFL Steeler fans on Facebook.Green Bay Packers ― The Oasis, 1046 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; Parrot Key, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. More on Facebook. Chicago Bears ― Sonny's Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 7740 Preserve Lane, Naples; Doc's Beach House, 27908 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs; The Edison, 3583 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. More on Facebook. New York Giants ― Dave & Busters at Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 400, Fort Myers. More on Facebook. Kansas City Chiefs ― The Sandbar & Grille, 4606 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; Overtime Pizzeria and Sports Pub, 1708 Cape Coral Parkway W. Cape Coral. COLLEGE TEAMS
Florida Gators ― Bone Hook Brewing Co., 1514 Immokalee Road, Unit 106, Naples. More on Facebook; Glory Days Grill, 5056 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers. Florida State Seminoles ― The Oasis, 1046 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. More on Facebook or naplesnoles.com. Indiana Hoosiers ― The defending national champions definitely have a large fan based in Midwest, we mean, Southwest Florida. Irish Times Bar and Grill, 8939 Tamiami Trail N., Naples. Facebook and irishtimesnaples.comMichigan Wolverines ― Jack's Seafood Bar & Grill, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 101, Naples; The Brass Tap, 28010 Race Track Road, Bonita Springs; GatorBites Tail & Ale, 20351 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. Ohio State Buckeyes ― Harold's Place Chickee Bar & Grill, 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; Stevie Tomato's, 15215 Collier Blvd., No. 303, Naples.
Miami Hurricanes ― Twin Peaks, 2078 Ninth St. N., Naples; The Edison, 3583 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. More on Facebook. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ― Irish Times Bar & Grill, 8939 Tamiami Trail N., Naples. More on Facebook and Instagram; RonDao's, 15320 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Michigan State Spartans ― Stevie Tomato's, 15215 Collier Blvd., No. 303, Naples; Pelican Larry's, 8855 Immokalee Road, Naples; GatorBites Tail & Ale, 20351 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. More on Facebook.Iowa Hawkeyes ― Big 10 Tavern, 4703 SW 16th Place, Cape Coral; RonDao's, 15320 McGregor Blvd., Fort MyersWisconsin Badgers ― Big 10 Tavern, 4703 SW 16th Place, Cape Coral
MORE SPORTS BARS TO CHECK OUT Twin Peaks ― 2078 Ninth St. N., Naples (Coastland Center mall); 239-465-0005 and 16411 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers; 239-245-9559; twinpeaks.com Hooters ― 3625 Gateway Lane, Naples, 239-677-4180; Hooters of Fort Myers, 4411 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; Hooters of Cape Coral, 3120 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral. hooters.com Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill ― rustysraw.com and rustysnaples.com Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter and on X (formerly Twitter) @NDN_dosborn. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Football is back! Sports bars to watch games in Naples, Fort Myers