People are there to watch the game and watching it on one tv or even better a projector gives it a communal vibe. A sports specific bar is overwhelming with all the TVs.
Ex.
Brendan Behan in JP
Glorietta Baldy in Bed Stuy
The Emerson in Clinton Hill
a gay bar but itβs HGTV home improvement show/Hallmark movie themed. less of a circuit party, better drinks and maybe snacks and talking about redoing the backsplash or patio