Where the Hamptons Is Watching the Knicks Now—and the World Cup Next

Big screens, packed rooms, and a handful of curated viewing events—this is where game nights come alive on the South Fork.

Knicks fever and World Cup energy are hitting the Hamptons at the same time. The Knicks are deep in a playoff run with games continuing this week, while the 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, arriving immediately after and taking over the global sports calendar.

Across the South Fork, that means screens filling up fast—NBA basketball on now, international football right behind it. The point isn’t just watching the game, it’s being in the room for it: the collective reactions, the sudden eruptions after a big play, and the excuse to turn a night around a cocktail or something off the menu that feels tied to the moment.

Where to watch? Here’s our Spark Guide to the best places in the Hamptons to cheer your team on.

Amagansett

Knicks Watch Party at Amangansett Square

Saturday, June 13
8:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. 
Amagansett Square

Knicks Game 5 watch party in Amagansett on Saturday, June 13, 2026

The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce has announced this watch party in Amagansett Square or Game 5 when the Knicks will try to clinch the NBA title against the Spurs. If it’s anything like the turnout when they did this last week at Newtown Lane, expect a large, enthusiastic crowd spurring the Knicks on to victory for the big one.

East Hampton

Cittanuova

Cittaa Nuova bar TVs are always on for the big games

A village staple for drinks and dinner and a solid place to catch the game—the bar screens are the draw here (and the recent huge screen Newtown Lane watch party out front brought Knicks fans to the street out front).

Crazy Pizza

Crazy Pizza bar and TV screen in East Hampton

Loud, fast, and built for Knicks nights and World Cup cheering: thin crust pizzas that spin (with the help of staff), authentic Italian entrees, cocktails, and multiple TVs in constant rotation.

Sí Sí at EHP Resort & Marina

A curated waterfront viewing experience with cocktails and programmed World Cup match energy along Three Mile Harbor.

Springs Tavern

No-frills, all-in local energy. When the game is on, the whole room is watching. An historic bar with a lively crowd. Dinner avail and usually a wait. Open 7 days.

The Clubhouse

One of the most reliable big-screen setups in town. A straightforward, high-energy game-day room when the Knicks are on or major matches are playing. Note: Clubhouse is closed Monday thru Wednesday.


Water Mill

Calissa

Watch the World Cup on the big screen at Calissa in Water Mill

One of the East End’s most consistent programmed viewing destinations, with large-scale screens and organized sports and World Cup events throughout the season.


Sagaponack

Townline BBQ

Townline BBQ in Sagaponack

BBQ, beer, pool tables, and plenty of space to settle in for a full game—and stay longer than planned.


Southampton

Union Burger

A straightforward village sports bar with burgers, beers, and screens tuned to every big game. Watch parties for the Knicks are on the menu.


Bridgehampton

Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE)

A one-off family World Cup viewing event featuring a screening of Mexico vs. Czechia, plus crafts, pizza, and a Super Soccer Stars soccer clinic for kids.


Sag Harbor

Murf’s Backstreet Tavern

Murf’s Backstreet Tavern is a favorite local spot in Sag Harbor

Old-school bar energy with a loyal crowd and a strong Knicks game-night atmosphere.


Montauk

Dive Bar Pizza

Montauk’s no-frills go-to for game night: pizza, drinks, and a reliably lively crowd when the Knicks are on.