The best sports bars in Leeds to watch the Boxing Day matches

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If you’re watching the 12.30pm Leeds vs Liverpool match on Boxing Day and you want to escape the house, we’ve got the best sports bars to head over to.

With 90 players across the Premier League currently isolating with Covid-19 in the last week alone, the talk of Boxing Day matches have been proceeding with caution: at present, we know at least Leeds and Liverpool will be taking to the Anfield pitch on the 26th, as long as both teams have 13 fit-to-play players on the day.

Whether you’re team Leeds or Liverpool or actually want to watch the Boxing Day Test Match taking place down under, there’s plenty of places that will be opening their doors just 24 hours after Christmas for punters to enjoy a pre and post-match pint.

The Box

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The Box have locations in the city centre and Headingley, so you’re never far from a cold pint of Budweiser or a bottle of wine. Across their three locations (they have a spot on Deansgate in Manchester too if you’re heading that way this Christmas), you can grab 2-for-1 cocktails, a 20% student discount and a pornstar martinis, served by the stein.

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Walkabout

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You can bet your bottom dollar that Walkabout will be saying G’day this Boxing Day and serving up a feast whilst the Boxing Day matches play out. The Australian-themed sports bar boast space indoors and outdoors, as well as in their dedicated live sports areas, but booking is recommended to make sure you get a spot at the table before kickoff.

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Beck & Call

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The Tap Room is the Beck & Call’s dedicated sports room. Complete with pool table, darts and huge TV screens for all the live games, the popular watering hole have stated they will be showing the Leeds vs Liverpool game, as well Aston Villa vs Chelsea at 5.30pm an Brighton vs Brentford, but as the games continue to alter according to Covid-19 cases, it is likely this is subject to change.

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The Griffin

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The Greene King pub boast that they will be showing every premier league game live over the festive period, as well as games on Sky Sports and BT Sport. On Boxing Day, the pub will be open 11am – 11pm and serving food into the night until 9pm. Grab yourself a Boxing Day treat and kick back on Boar Lane.

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The Original Oak

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The Original Oak in Headingley is a favourite for all ages, but if you’re a student looking for some Boxing Day action, you’ll feel quite at home at this Otley Run stop. The pub will be showing all the football over Boxing Day, including (provisionally) the Scottish Premiership, Premier League and Sky Bet Championship games.

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Live Stream for Leeds Rhinos

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Leeds Rhinos face Wakefield Trinity in the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge, but this year, you can watch live from Headingley Stadium from kickoff at 11.30am. Leeds Rhinos have teamed up with Our League to offer Rugby League fans around the world the chance to watch the traditional Boxing Day clash for just £4.95 from anywhere in the world- a great solution if you’re isolating this Christmas or don’t want to head over to the pub.

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Sports Alternative: Boxing Day Quiz at The Canary

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If you want to get out and about on Boxing Day but can’t stand the thought of being packed into a sports bar and watching match after match, the Canary bar: a new bar and kitchen made entirely out of shipping containers, are offering an ideal alternative. Get your team maters ready for their Boxing Day pub quiz at 5pm, before singing your favourite tunes at their karaoke evening. Locally brewed beers, spirits, and signature cocktails are all part of the experience here- and the management is proud of their ability to support other local businesses, whilst providing excellent hospitality. So go on, support the new kid on the block and let out the last of that Christmas cheer in good company.

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