If May had an official headquarters for sports fans, it would be Bout Time sports bars across the Wasatch Front. With more TVs than tables and wall-to-wall action, our crowds love their sport and know exactly when to cheer. Whether you’re into title fights, playoff hockey, buzzer-beaters, or photo finishes at the Indy 500, this is the month to claim your seat and settle in.
At Bout Time, watching the game is just one part of the full fan experience—scratch-made food, cold drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes every moment bigger—make up the rest. If you’re searching for the best sports bar to watch May 2026 events, here’s your game plan.
Cinco de Mayo: Midweek Party Energy
Cinco de Mayo on May 5 means it’s time for some midweek fun! Grab tacos and quesadillas, pair them with margaritas or Mexican lagers, and enjoy the celebration while still catching the game.
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Deserves Wings and Noise
On May 9, Bout Time is fight night central when UFC 328 lands. The Chimaev vs. Strickland matchup is expected to pack our sports bars.
This is the night to order the wings your way. Go boneless buffalo, extra crispy chili garlic, or mix and match flavors so the whole crew stays happy between rounds. Add some pitchers of local beer, and you’ve built the perfect fight card spread with Bout Time’s massive TV setup; you won’t miss a knockout.
NBA Playoffs: Every Possession Matters
This month, the NBA Playoffs are in full drama mode. Every possession and missed free throw is a game-changer, and every fourth quarter can turn into instant chaos.
Your favorite neighborhood Bout Time location is made for playoff basketball. With more TVs than tables, fans can track multiple games, highlights, and halftime coverage all at once. Bring your jersey, grab your pick-up team, and claim your table.
Need fuel for overtime? Go with the hand-tossed pizza lineup or nachos built for sharing.
NHL Playoffs: Sudden Death Starts Here
Hockey fans know May means intensity. The NHL Playoffs bring hard hits, great goals, and sudden-death tension that can swing an entire series in seconds. Bout Time’s high-energy atmosphere is almost like the arena for playoff hockey.
Order something hearty for the long haul—Philly cheesesteak, burgers, or the Original Chubby Melt. Hockey nights call for comfort food and cold drinks, and Bout Time delivers both.
Indy 500: Start Your Engines at Brunch
The Indy 500 is one of May’s great traditions, and Bout Time knows how to handle race day the right way—with brunch.
There’s something perfect about watching motorsports with a breakfast plate and a Bloody Mary in hand. Bout Time’s brunch lineup of breakfast classics or Monte Cristos makes race morning feel like an event you don’t want to miss.
Come early, settle in, and enjoy the pre-race buildup before the green flag drops.
Champions League Final: Soccer Fans, This Is Your Day
Wrap up May with the Champions League Final, one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and one that deserves a proper viewing environment.
At Bout Time, soccer fans can enjoy every buildup, every dramatic counterattack, and every late-match twist on big screens with full sound and full energy. Whether you’re backing a European giant or just here for elite soccer, pair it with a pint and a salad, and you’ve got yourself a world-class afternoon.
Why Bout Time Is May’s True HQ
Some places show sports. Bout Time lives sports.
The oversized TV presence, fan-first atmosphere, and menu built for game day make it the clear destination for May 2026 events. So skip the tiny screen, skip the quiet house, and head where fans belong—at Bout Time.
