Confirmed vs Likely: How WhereToWatchSports Ranks Bars
WhereToWatchSports ranks every bar as Confirmed or Likely for a given game. Confirmed means the bar has directly indicated they are showing that event. Likely means the bar historically carries that sport or channel, but has not yet confirmed this specific game — a prediction, not a guarantee, based on past programming patterns.
Broadcast rights are fragmented across local affiliates, regional sports networks, national cable, and streaming-only services. A bar that reliably shows one league's games may not have the access for a specific out-of-market matchup, a pay-per-view event, or a streaming-exclusive league like MLS.
Confirmed listings come from bars that have actively claimed their profile and updated their schedule for a specific game. Likely listings are a prediction — built from the bar's historical programming and the channels it carries — surfaced so you still have a starting point even before a bar confirms.
How to use it before game day
Search WhereToWatchSports 24 to 48 hours before kickoff, when most bars finalize their programming for the week. Confirmed results are the highest-confidence signal; Likely results are worth a quick call ahead if the game matters to you.