Reviewed by: Grace Garrison
Where to watch the Iron Bowl 2025 in Birmingham
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Alabama’s biggest college football rivalry is almost here! Before the Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers face off in the first nighttime Iron Bowl since 2014… those of us celebrating in Birmingham need to prepare.
Keep reading for local bars and breweries showing the game and other fun specials happening across Birmingham for the Iron Bowl 2025.
Iron Bowl parties in Birmingham
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
Sidewalk Cinema is showing the game on their big screen, plus on all TVs in the bar and lounge area. Expect game day decor and party essentials while supplies last, and Iron Bowl-themed specialty cocktails at the bar.
It’s totally free to attend, and seating is first-come, first-served—get there in plenty of time before kickoff to claim your seat!
- Location: 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Details
PopUp Bar
Morris Avenue’s PopUp Bar is starting the party a little early—come in at 4PM for drink and food specials throughout the entire game!
Watch the Iron Bowl at Birmingham breweries + bars
The Fennec
When I think of a jack-of-all-trades spot for music, parties and sports, I think of The Fennec. It only makes sense to spend your Iron Bowl Saturday there.
- Location: 1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website
The Battery
The Battery has a full bar, lots of seating and a bunch of TVs across the restaurant, including on the patio. Settle in before the game and just keep the appetizers coming.
Cahaba Brewing Company
Speaking of TVs, Cahaba Brewing Co. has plenty of screens and seating perfect for any event—especially game day.
Good People Brewing Company
Good People, good football! This Parkside brewery will always have a crowd on game days, and you’ll want to be a part of it.
- Location: 114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website
Back Forty Beer Company
Imagine this: You’re with your buddies, you have an ice-cold Truck Stop Honey in hand and the biggest college football rivalry is on the screen. Well, good news is, you don’t have to imagine it this Saturday.
- Location: 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Website
Avondale Brewing Company
Avondale Brewing Company’s big screen sounds like the best place to watch Auburn and Alabama face off. Butttt we’ll never know until we try it out. See ya there?
- Location: 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Website
It’s a fair bet every brewery across Greater Birmingham will have the game on their screens. Check out our full list!
Don’t miss the Iron Bowl 2025 on Saturday, November 30! Kickoff is at 6:30PM.
Where are you cheering on the Tide or Tigers this year? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know who you’re rooting for!
