Touchdowns & Tap Specials: Where to Watch Sunday Football in Forks

When Sunday hits and the NFL takes the field, Forks transforms into a football sanctuary. Whether you're rocking purple for the Vikings, green and gold for the Packers or just chasing fantasy glory, the city's sports bars deliver big screens, bold flavors and unbeatable deals. Ready to huddle up with the best spots in town? Here's your go-to guide for where to catch every snap, sip and special.

JOE BLACK'S BAR & GRILL

118 North 3rd Street, Grand Forks

Located in the heart of Downtown, Joe Black’s is a fan favorite for its electric atmosphere and massive 150" laser projection screen. With NFL Sunday Ticket and NHL Center Ice, you won’t miss a snap or slapshot. Joe’s also offers charitable gaming, pool tables and dart machines. Sunday specials include $3 You-Call-Its, $3 Domestic Beers, $3 Single Shot Drinks, $10 Pitchers and $8 Burger Baskets.

GROUND ROUND GRILL & BAR

2800 32ndAvenue South, Grand Forks

When the NFL takes the field, the Ground Round turns into Forks’ ultimate game day destination. With big screens in every direction, frosty brews and a menu stacked with fan favorites like wings, burgers and pizza, it’s the perfect spot to huddle up and catch every play. The Ground Round delivers the energy of the stadium with the comfort of your favorite neighborhood bar. Why settle for just one Happy Hour when GR offers two: 4 to 6 PM and 9 PM to close! Specials include Half Price Apps, $3.39 Pints and $3.99 Boomers of Draft Beer. Busch Latte fans especially love this place because a pint of their favorite brew is just $3 all day, every day.

VARSITY ICE HOUSE

1405 DeMers Avenue, Grand Forks

Varsity Ice House brings the classic sports bar experience with wall-to-wall screens, juicy burgers, crispy chicken, loaded nachos and a drink menu that keeps the crowd roaring. It’s a top pick for those who want that game day feel without having to buy a ticket. During halftime, you can enjoy a competitive round of pool or take a gamble on their gaming machines. While not offering any specific Sunday specials, V-Ice does do Vikings ticket giveaways every now and then!

SOUTHGATE CASINO, GRILL & BAR

2525 South Washington Street, Grand Forks

Looking for the perfect spot to catch the big game? Southgate always delivers! With ice-cold drinks, sizzling sirloin tips, beefy burgers and TVs tuned to every play, it’s the kind of place where fans become family. Whether you're here for Sunday football or a casual night out, Southgate brings the energy, flavor and fun. They also offer lots of charitable gaming options – everything from pull tabs and electronic machines to blackjack and bingo. Sunday specials include $1 Off (Most) Drinks, $.50 Wings and $5 Off their cripylicious Lavosh.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

2717 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks

If you’ve ever found yourself screaming at a last-second field goal while clutching a basket of blazin’ hot wings, chances are you were at B-Dubs! More than just a restaurant/bar, it’s a rite of passage for sports fans who believe in the holy trinity of beer, wings and big screens. Even though you won’t find any Sunday specials here, when it comes to cheap yet delicious beer, their special house brand – Wild Herd KÖLSCH – is always a winning thirst quencher. Before heading home, hit up the Buffalo Wild Wings app or website for the best to-go deal around: $17.99 20 Boneless Wings & Fries Special! But this offer only applies to online takeout orders.

SIN BIN KITCHEN BAR CASION

4401 South Washington Street, Grand Forks

Searching for a Sunday Funday spot that serves up Happy Hour all day? Score big at SIN BIN! While our Minnesota Vikings will always occupy the main screens, just ask one of their friendly servers to pull up your favorite team. Popular menu items include pretty much everything on the appetizer menu: cheese curds, jalapeno nuggs, mini tacos, boneless wings, fried pickle spears, macaroni cheese wedges, tater kegs and Scotty’s famous spinach queso. SIN BIN also boasts the second-best pizza in town. When it comes time to imbibe, Sunday specials include $3.50 Bottles, $4 Domestic Taps and $4.50 Rail Drinks.

BRICK & BARLEY

9 North 3rdStreet, Grand Forks

When Sunday rolls around, Bricks is the place to be found. With wall-to-wall TVs, cold drinks flowing and one of the best Sunday brunches in Forks, it’s your front-row seat to every touchdown and turnover. Located on Downtown’s buzzing 3rd Street, it’s a perfect place to hang with your crew and enjoy some pool, blackjack or charitable gaming. Sunday specials include $3 Deep Eddy, Fireball and Dr. Mac, $10 Busch Lite Pitchers and $10 Burgers. If you dine between 11 AM & 2 PM, receive a free Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Caesar with any brunch entrée purchase.

RUMORS SPORTS BAR GRILL & CASINO

1826 South Washington Street, Grand Forks

If you’re in Forks on a Sunday and not at Rumors Sports Bar, are you even watching football? Tucked in the Grand Cities Mall, Rumors has become a second home for die-hard fans, fantasy football junkies and anyone who believes wings and touchdowns are a sacred pairing. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a wall of flat-screens tuned to every game imaginable. Vikings fans cheer next to Packers fans (with only mild heckling) and the bartenders somehow remember your drink order. There’s also plenty of charitable gaming options to partake in between quarters. Sunday specials include $4 Caesars & Marys, $5 Domestic Liters and $6.50 Premium Liters, along with $4 Sloppy Joes & Chips and $8 Boneless Wings.

Whether tracking every fantasy stat or just vibing with fellow fans, we have a sports bar that fits your football mood. When game day rolls around, it’s your cue to throw on that lucky jersey, round up the crew and let football be the perfect excuse to dive into wings, cold beer and wall-to-wall big screens. This is how Forks does Sunday: loud, proud, and full of flavor!