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Where in Merced County you can watch the Super Bowl on Sunday?

The new La Tia Juana sports bar located at 425 W. Main Street in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The sports bar will open to the public on July 14.
The new La Tia Juana sports bar located at 425 W. Main Street in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The sports bar will open to the public on July 14. akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
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  • Merced bars and restaurants host Super Bowl watch parties with food, drinks, raffles.
  • Venues across Merced County offer early start times, specialty menus and prizes.
  • Reserve seats at popular spots; expect crowds at Mainzer, Joystiq and Almond Tree.

The New England Patriots will play against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX this Sunday in Santa Clara — just over a decade since the teams last faced off in the big game in 2015.

Whether you’re a dedicated football fan, have money on the game, or just want to watch Bad Bunny’s halftime show, we’ve made a list of some of the best spots in Merced County to watch the Super Bowl and support local businesses this weekend.

The Mainzer, Merced

The Mainzer will be showing the game on “the biggest screen in town” with food, drink, and raffle prizes from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. It boasts a full restaurant menu and specialty drinks, but make your reservations in advance because it’s sure to be crowded.

Location: 655 W Main St., Merced

Phone: 209-446-4001

Online: themainzer.com

La Tia Juana, Merced

The sports bar, which opened last summer, will be hosting a watch party for those 21 years and older. By ordering a specialty drink during the game, attendees will be entered in a raffle with winners chosen every quarter. The biggest prize? A signed Mike Tyson boxing glove during the fourth quarter.

Location: 425 W Main St, Merced

Phone: 209-325-4466

Online: latiajuanamerced.com

Joystiq

Joystiq, downtown Merced’s retro arcade and bar, will begin festivities at 3 p.m. With wall-to-wall screens, full sound and Super Bowl squares, it promises to be a lively afternoon for all.

Location: 325 W Main St, Merced

Phone: 209-455-3300

Online: www.joystiqmerced.com

Jams@209 Sports Bar & Grill

The menu at this sports bar includes deep-fried green beans, deluxe tri-tip fries, and sharing plates of Cubano or French Dip sandwiches for the big game. According to its website, Jams@209 is “more than a sports bar”—it’s “a place for family, friends, and lasting memories.” Make memories this weekend at any of its three locations in the Central Valley in Atwater, Los Banos, and Turlock.

Los Banos Location: 516 I St, Los Banos, 209-710-9136

Atwater Location: 591 Bellevue Rd, Atwater, 209-358-5267

Online: jamssportsbar.com

Una Más Taproom

This craft beer taproom opened last month. If you’re looking to try a new place and some interesting brews, consider checking it out.

Location: 420 W Main Street, Merced

Phone: NA

Online: www.instagram.com/unamastaproom

Almond Tree Restaurant & Lounge, Atwater

Almond Tree in Atwater will be hosting an all day Super Bowl party — and it really is all day, with the bar opening at 7:30 a.m. and an after-game party until 1 a.m. It will feature cheap well drinks, bloody marys, and mimosas. For food options they will be serving Pozole and an $18 Tri-tip and chicken buffet in the afternoon.

Location: 1490 Sycamore Ave, Atwater

Phone: 209-358-633

1Online: https://www.almondtreerestaurant.com/

Hotel Mission de Oro

For those on the West side of Merced County or anyone waiting for an excuse to take a day trip, Hotel Mission de Oro is another great option to watch the game. Enjoy $2 draft beers and a $15 taco bar buffet as well as raffle prizes during every quarter.

Location: 13070 CA-33, Santa Nella, CA

Phone: (209) 826-4444

Online: https://hotelmissiondeoro.com/

Aysha Pettigrew
Merced Sun-Star
Aysha Pettigrew is the economic mobility reporter for the Merced Sun-Star and a California Local News fellow. Prior to this role, Pettigrew worked as an administrator for the UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program.
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