8 spots to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC
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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy are underway, with top athletes from around the world competing for gold. While the competition has already begun, sports bars across New York City are hosting watch parties and serving Olympic-themed specials. From screenings at AMC movie theaters to fondue at a cozy, ski-lodge-themed rooftop in Times Square, here are some of the best spots to catch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC.
Winter Olympics at Rockefeller Center
Center Plaza, Rockefeller Center
Through February 15
One of New York City’s most-visited destinations is offering guests a unique way to experience the Winter Olympics. Free and open to the public, the Olympic takeover features a 12-foot-tall ice sculpture from Ralph Lauren, the official outfitter of Team USA—the first ice sculpture of this scale ever displayed at Rockefeller Center. Visitors can also enjoy Olympic-themed photo opportunities throughout the plaza, while the restaurant 5 Acres is hosting watch parties and serving a special menu curated for the games.
Winter Games at The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington Street, Meatpacking District
Through February 22
The Standard Biergarten, the High Line’s popular street-level spot known for its German fare and extensive beer selection, is screening the games through February 22. Guests can also enjoy two Olympic-themed drink specials: the Olympic Flame Margarita (tequila, spice, aperol, pineapple, lime, and cinnamon) and the Team USA Martini (vodka, cherry, coconut, blue curaçao, and lemon).
Winter Olympics at KABIN
300 Spring Street, Hudson Square
Through February 22
Hudson Square’s Nordic-inspired KABIN, an elevated cocktail bar, may be cheering for the Scandinavians this year, but all guests are welcome to watch the games while enjoying special food and drink offerings. The venue is serving an Olympics-themed menu alongside its regular Nordic coffee service, with cocktails available starting at 11 a.m. Guests can enjoy a specialty coffee drink with a Norwegian waffle for $15.70 per person plus fees, or share a “shotski” and fries for two for $54.50, including fees. Reservations are available here.
Après Office Happy Hour at Kimpton Theta New York
790 8th Avenue, Times Square
Through February 22
Bar Sprezzatura, the rooftop bar at Times Square’s Kimpton Hotel Theta, is streaming the Winter Olympics through the final events on February 22. Patrons can stop by for the hotel’s Après Office Happy Hour, held daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering a relaxed way to watch the games while enjoying creative cocktails. The happy hour menu features elevated small bites, including Scotch deviled eggs, Caprese crostini with pistachio pesto, spicy tuna cannoli, and mozzarella Stracciatella with focaccia, alongside drink specials such as $4 house beers, $8 wines by the glass, and $10 cocktails.
Fonduta at Magic Hour Rooftop
Atop Moxy Times Square, 485 7th Avenue, 18th floor
The Magic Hour Rooftop, located atop the Moxy Times Square hotel, has launched Fonduta, a new Italian-style fondue experience as part of its Mountain Lodge rooftop makeover that debuted earlier this winter. The cozy space, featuring warm wooden accents and alpine-inspired decor, invites guests to enjoy the Olympic Games as if they were atop a mountain in the Italian Dolomites. The rooftop is hosting around-the-clock viewing parties throughout the games, offering themed cocktails and both savory and sweet fondue options. Reservations are available on RESY, with guests advised to select the “West Terrace” when booking.
Winter Olympics at AMC Theatres
Locations across the five boroughs
Through February 22
AMC Theatres has partnered with NBC to screen Winter Olympics coverage at movie theaters across the city, giving New Yorkers the chance to watch the games on the big screen. Learn more about participating locations and ticket prices here.
The Canuck
202 9th Avenue, Chelsea
NYC’s premier Canadian hockey and sports bar is a great spot to catch Olympic hockey action this week. Sip on Canadian beer, their signature Bloody Caesar, and dig into poutine while relaxing in the cozy, inviting space.
Wilka’s
241 Bowery, Lower East Side
Wilka’s, the city’s first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports, is hosting a watch party for the U.S.A. vs. Italy Olympic women’s hockey quarterfinal on Friday, February 13 at 3:10 p.m. Guests can enjoy cocktails, beers, and game-day bites while watching the matchup unfold.
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