Where to watch NRL Rugby League games in Pattaya

Pattaya has a lively expat and Aussie community, making it a great spot for NRL viewing. Bars in Walking Street, Second Road, and Jomtien show games live via satellite (TrueVisions/Fox Sports) or streaming. Time difference (Thailand GMT+7 is 3 hours ahead of eastern Australia) means Friday/Saturday night games air Saturday/Sunday mornings – bars open early for big matches like State of Origin or finals. Coverage is reliable for NRL, often with sound; confirm via bar Facebook/socials for specific rounds.

• Grand Final: Sunday 4th October 2026. Kick off time in Pattaya is at 3.30pm.

Sports Bars in Pattaya Showing NRL Live

These top-rated bars reliably show NRL (AFL/cricket too);

I-Rovers Sports Bar

i-Rovers is open 7 days a week from 7am – 1am

Location and Map link

Soi LK Metro – in the heart of the nightlife area of Pattaya – 12 minutes walk from downtown Beach Road Central Pattaya

Restaurant type

Pattaya’s #1 sports bar – the most popular – reliable for NRL (all Aussie sports); 21+ HD TVs, surround sound, great atmosphere. Indoor aircon and outdoor terrace area. Local Beers 85 THB (special price for a bucket of beer)

Food Highlights at i-Rovers

Extensive Western & Thai menu; popular: Full English/Irish breakfast (sausages, bacon, eggs, black pudding), charcoal BBQ ribeye, pies.

Robin Hood Tavern

Location and Map link

The Avenue Shopping Mall, Second Road

Restaurant type

English Pub. Reliable for NRL games; family-friendly gastropub. Beer prices 80–150 (craft beers higher)

Food Highlights at The Robin Hood

European/English & Thai; popular: Full English breakfast, Sunday carvery/roast, steakhouse steaks, pies (e.g., Guinness steak pie).

The Robin Hood Tavern accept credit cards with 3% surcharge.

Pattaya Sports Hub

Location and Map link

Soi Buakhao area

Restaurant type

Dedicated NRL viewing with sound on; 20+ TVs (indoor/outdoor), comfortable seating, special events for big fights; books up fast.

Food Highlights at Pattaya Sports Hub

Pub grub classics; popular: Full English breakfast, fish & chips, juicy burgers, kebabs.

The Sportsman Pub

Location and Map link

Soi 13 half way down between Beach Road and Pattaya Second Road

Restaurant type

Opens early (from 8am); multiple screens. Traditional British pub vibe. Beer prices 80–140 (local draught ~100–120). Iconic pub with wall-to-wall screens; commentary on; lively crowd, great for groups

Food Highlights at The Sportsman

Western/Aussie pub classics: Steaks, burgers, pizzas, all-day breakfasts; highlights include grilled steaks, loaded burgers, and full English/Aussie breakfasts.

Hemingways Pattaya

Location and Map Link

Just off Pattaya Second Road – Google Map location

Restaurant Type

Multiple large TVs (15+); shows NRL games; family-friendly, good atmosphere; expat hangout

Food Highlights at Hemingway’s Pattaya

Breakfast available until 2pm. Daily specials. Thai food. Burgers, Pizza, Steaks, Bangers and Mash.

Sports Bars in Jomtien Showing NRL Live

Jomtien Beach is about just under 4km from Pattaya Beach. You can easily get a songthaew (a shared public taxi) for 15 THB, takes around 15 minutes.

Booties Sports Bar

Open 8am – 1am 7 days a week.

Location and Map link

Located quite a way up the hill away from the beach. A fair hike down to get to beach road (20 minutes or more) 0 – Google Map location of Bootie’s

Restaurant Type

The latest Sports Bar to open in the Pattaya / Jomtien, opened in August 2026. A large venue, with multiple levels and plenty of large TV screens and a massive screen right at the front of the bar.

Booties does not have a website yet so no link to their food menu.

Food Highlights at Booties

The food at Booties is all the same at all the sports bars, pub food, pizza, burgers, Thai food etc. I haven’t tried there yet!

The Clubhouse

Location and Map link

Beach Road – a fair way down Jomtien Beach (20 minutes walk from the main interection into Beach Road – Google Map location of The Clubhouse Jomtien

Restaurant type

Same same as all the others food wise. They have 2 pool tables on the right side of the bar. Plenty of TV screens.

Food Highlights at The Clubhouse

Thai Omlette 70 Baht, Egg Fried Rice 70 THB – Delicious!

Fraser’s Pub

Fraser’s Pub is open 7 days a week from 8am – 11pm

Location and Map link

Jomtien Located far from Jomtien Beach – almost at the top of the hill, on the main road half way back to Pattaya. You can get a Songthaew open back public transport from Pattaya in around 15 minutes for 15 THB.

Restaurant type

Shows NRL, often alongside AFL games. 12 large screens; popular for breakfast during morning events. 80–120 (draught/happy hour deals common)

Food Highlights at Fraser’s

Big menu of Western & Thai; popular: Full breakfast specials (e.g., Big Breaky ~209 THB), Aussie pies, beer can chicken, steaks.

Do Any Hotels Have Sports Channels Showing NRL?

Yes, luxury hotels with TrueVisions/Fox Sports show NRL in bars/rooms:

• Hilton Pattaya (Central Pattaya): Sports bar with ESPN.
• Holiday Inn Pattaya: TrueVisions; lounge for matches.
• Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort: Satellite channels.

Can You Stream Live on Your Own Device?

Yes – use VPN (e.g., ExpressVPN) for geo-blocks:

• Kayo Sports (Australia): Full NRL (~AUD 25/month).
• Watch NRL app: Official international streaming (~$20/week or $99/season).
• 9Now (free with VPN to Australia for some games).

Pattaya’s Aussie vibe makes NRL viewing social – head to Second Road/Walking Street for the best crowd!

Last updated 22nd August 2026