Where to Watch the Premier League in Johannesburg
Premier League Saturday mornings hit different in Joburg. Whether you are chasing an early Arsenal kick-off, a North London derby, or a late Saturday Merseyside clash on UK time, you need a bar with reliable screens, sound that does not drown the table, and a crowd that actually cares about the league.
This handbook maps the best Premier League watch spots across Johannesburg—with live LeagueSports venue pages you can open, save, and share. Start with Watch · Soccer for screening venues, or browse the full venue directory.
Sandton and Melrose Arch
Beer Park Sandton
Sandown craft-beer energy with rugby, soccer, cricket and motorsport on the screens—solid for Saturday PL mornings in the square mile.
News Cafe Sandton
West Street Sandown staple for soccer, rugby and cricket—easy if you are already working or shopping in Sandton and want a PL table without leaving the CBD fringe.
Tiger's Milk Melrose Arch
Melrose Arch screens with outdoor seating—great when the Highveld sun is out and you still want every PL goal.
Illovo, Parkhurst and leafy central
Hogshead Illovo
Reliable Illovo sports bar for soccer and rugby—classic northern-suburbs kick-off hangout for Saturday PL and midweek cups.
Founders at Giles
Craighall Park / Giles precinct—good when you want a slightly calmer match-day table without losing the screens.
Jolly Cool Parkhurst
Parkhurst favourite for soccer and rugby with neighbourhood gees—strong pick for early Saturday PL kick-offs.
Pirates Club
Greenside clubhouse screens with soccer and rugby—pair a Premier League morning with the club pub afterwards.
Fourways, Douglasdale and the north
Molly Malone's Fourways
Pineslopes Irish-pub warmth with soccer and rugby on the screens—busy for Saturday PL mornings, North London derbies, and title-race weekends. Book early when the big six play.
Shooters Fourways
SuperSport partner inside Fourways Mall—multiple screens, easy parking, and WhatsApp bookings. Built for overlapping Saturday PL kick-offs when you need every game visible.
Hooters Fourways
The Buzz precinct with 18 screens covering soccer, rugby, cricket and motorsport—loud, multi-match friendly for PL Saturdays when UK kick-offs stack up.
Hogshead Douglasdale
Distinct from Illovo—Douglasdale Village screens for soccer, rugby and cricket when you want a northern PL table away from the mall crush.
Time Out Sports Bar
Kyalami / Midrand corridor classic for big-screen soccer—reliable for early Saturday Premier League starts on the way north.
Country Pub Kyalami
Cedar Road option with outdoor space and parking—different venue from Time Out, and a solid Midrand pick when you want a calmer PL Saturday with room to spread out.
East, Randburg and weekend markets
Grand Slam Sports Diner
Dowerglen diner energy for soccer and more—east-side friendly when you want burgers, screens, and a Saturday PL session without crossing town.
The Troyeville
Inner-city favourite with character and Portuguese pub staples—ideal when you want a proper PL kick-off crowd away from the northern malls.
Hennie's Randburg
Ferndale SuperSport partner with 11 screens and seven taps—built for derby mornings and stacked Saturday PL fixtures when you need every pitch covered.
4 Ways Farmers Market Sports Bar
Modderfontein / Taroko Farm weekend Sports On Screen schedule covering Springboks, PSL and Premier League. Family-friendly, dog-friendly lawn—confirm Saturday PL listings on the venue page before you go.
Also worth a look
Benchwarmers Sports Bar in Rosebank, Lock, Stock and Beer Pineslopes, Franks Burgers & Ribs Blairgowrie, Mad Giant Taproom, and Santi's Bar & Grill in Sunninghill all carry soccer. Optional northern extras: The Baron Sandton, Tiger's Milk Bryanston, and Bossa Fourways.
Upcoming fixtures on LeagueSports
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Also see: best sports bars in Johannesburg and World Cup sports bars in Joburg.
FAQ
What time do Premier League games kick off in Joburg (SAST)?
South Africa stays on SAST (UTC+2) year-round. When the UK is on BST (UTC+1), a 12:30 UK kick-off is 13:30 SAST; when the UK is on GMT (UTC+0), that same 12:30 UK start is 14:30 SAST. Typical Saturday lunch kick-offs land early-to-mid afternoon Joburg time; 15:00 UK starts are late afternoon SAST; evening UK games run into Joburg night. Always confirm on the day—clock changes and midweek cups shift the schedule.
Do I need to book a table for Saturday PL or derby weekends?
For derby mornings, title-race weekends, and stacked big-six Saturdays, yes—especially Sandton, Fourways and Illovo. Quieter mid-table fixtures are often walk-in. Check the venue page for WhatsApp or phone before you drive.
Where else can I watch football in Joburg?
Browse more bars in our World Cup sports bars guide and best sports bars in Johannesburg, filter Watch · Soccer, or open the venue directory.
Ready for kick-off?
Pick a venue above, confirm screens and sound, and get there early for the big ones. Open Watch · Soccer for Joburg screening venues, follow what’s on via Events, or browse the full venue directory.