Where can I watch NFL games in Des Moines?

5 venues in Des Moines have a real, checkable signal that they show the NFL: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.

What is the best sports bar in Des Moines for a big watch-party group?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be.

When are the next NFL games?

Next up: Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills on Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC; Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns on Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC; New York Jets at Detroit Lions on Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. Out-of-market fans are the ones who really need a list: a bar that hosts a supporters club will have that game on sound, not just on a corner screen.

How is this NFL list for Des Moines put together?

It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Des Moines list as new evidence appears.

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Where to Watch NFL Games in Des Moines

Last updated September 25, 2026

NFL Sundays split a city into out-of-market fan bars and the local game-day headquarters. These 5 venues in Des Moines carry a real signal that they show the games.

5 venues
5 fan bars and game-day HQs
5 with a linked source
4.5 average Google rating

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Upcoming NFL games

Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
New York Jets at Detroit Lions · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
Tennessee Titans at New York Giants · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers · Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC · NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3, Sunday Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET on CBS.

NFL fan bars & game-day HQs

Chicago Bears

85 Bar Official Chicago Bears bar

432 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 4.7 stars (109 reviews)

Registered Chicago Bears Bar for displaced fans

Whether you're traveling for work, moved out of state, or just looking for a new local hangout spot, the Bears Bars database can help you find Bears family across the globe. source

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Green Bay Packers

Smoking Goat Pub Official Green Bay Packers bar

3015 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310 · 4.4 stars (123 reviews)

Official out-of-market Green Bay Packers bar (Packers Everywhere network)

Packers Everywhere Bar: an official out-of-market bar for Packers fans to gather and watch every game. source

Website Open in Google Maps

Kansas City Chiefs

Truman's Tavern Official Kansas City Chiefs bar

400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 4.5 stars (1,460 reviews)

Official Kansas City Chiefs watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.

Official Kansas City Chiefs bar network location: Truman's Tavern, 400 SE 6th St Des Moines IA 50309. source

Website Open in Google Maps

The Station on Ingersoll NFL game-day HQ

The Station On Ingersoll, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 · 4.7 stars (1,139 reviews)

Des Moines neighborhood sports bar carrying full NFL Sunday Ticket coverage.

Enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket and MLB Extra Innings in a comfortable atmosphere that will surely become your new weekend go-to. source

Website Open in Google Maps

The Pelican Post Bar & Grille NFL game-day HQ

265 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 4.4 stars (470 reviews)

Beach-themed bar branding itself the only place for every College and NFL game.

The Pelican Post Bar and Grille is THE ONLY PLACE to catch ALL of this season's College and NFL Football action! And, YES, WE WILL HAVE THE NFL SUNDAY TICKET! source

Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch NFL games in Des Moines?: 5 venues in Des Moines have a real, checkable signal that they show the NFL: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
What is the best sports bar in Des Moines for a big watch-party group?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be.
When are the next NFL games?: Next up: Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills on Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC; Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns on Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC; New York Jets at Detroit Lions on Sun 27 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. Out-of-market fans are the ones who really need a list: a bar that hosts a supporters club will have that game on sound, not just on a corner screen.
How is this NFL list for Des Moines put together?: It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Des Moines list as new evidence appears.