Media Requests
Lion Sports Bar welcomes media inquiries, interview requests, press visits, and editorial coverage opportunities for the World Cup.
Located in the heart of Philadelphia at 1021 Arch St, Lion Sports Bar has become the go-to destination for soccer fans, watch parties, major sporting events, and high-energy game day experiences. As the city’s best-known destination for Premier League mornings, international soccer, and major tournament viewing, we expect strong interest from local, national, and international media during major events including the World Cup.
This page is designed to make media outreach simple. Reporters, producers, editors, photographers, and content teams can use the form below to request interviews, filming access, background information, and approved media assets.
About Lion Sports Bar
Lion Sports Bar is a Philadelphia sports bar known for its strong soccer following, major match watch parties, and full game day atmosphere. We are located just steps from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and serve fans from Center City, Chinatown, the surrounding Philadelphia region, and visiting supporters from around the world.
Lion is widely recognized as Philadelphia’s top destination for soccer fans and has built a strong reputation for showing major international matches, Premier League fixtures, Champions League, domestic cup matches, and other marquee sporting events in a true watch-party environment.
What makes Lion stand out:
- Philadelphia’s top-rated soccer bar (4.8 rating on google)
- A major destination for Premier League, Champions League, and international soccer viewing
- 35 TVs throughout the venue
- Sound-on viewing for major matches
- High-energy crowd atmosphere for big games
- Located in Center City Philadelphia at 1021 Arch St
- Walking distance from the Pennsylvania Convention Center
- Close to Broad Street Subway line for easy access to Lincoln Financial Stadium, where Philadelphia World Cup matches will take place
- Full food and drink service – special World Cup inspired food and drink menu
- Ideal setting for fan interviews, crowd reaction coverage, and live sports atmosphere shots
Quick Facts for Media
Business Name
Lion Sports Bar
Address
1021 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood
Center City / Chinatown
Website
lionsportsbar.com
Type of Venue
Sports bar and soccer watch destination
Known For
Premier League mornings, international soccer, major tournament watch parties, high-energy sports atmosphere, large-screen match viewing
Capacity / Layout
Large sports bar capacity with multiple viewing areas and extensive TV coverage throughout the venue
TV Count
35 TVs
Best Times for Coverage
Major soccer match days, Premier League mornings, Champions League matches, World Cup watch parties, Philadelphia sports playoff games, and other major live sporting events
Media Assets
The gallery contains high-res, approved media assets available for editorial use.
Interview and Press Requests
Lion Sports Bar is available for:
- Press interviews with ownership
- TV segment requests
- Radio interviews
- Podcast appearances
- On-camera interviews
- Written comment for articles
- Game day fan reaction coverage
- Venue access requests for photography or filming
- Pre-event and day-of-event media coordination
For time-sensitive World Cup or major match coverage, please include your deadline and as much detail as possible so we can respond quickly.
Media Request Form
Preferred Media Contact
For all media inquiries, please use the form above.
For urgent same-day press matters, include “URGENT” in the subject line or notes section of your request.
You can also list a direct media email here if you want:
Media Contact Email: mark@happyhourphilly.com
Editorial Use Guidelines
Approved Lion Sports Bar media photos and logos may be used for editorial coverage, press stories, event coverage, and broadcast promotion related to legitimate media reporting.
Please do not alter logos or use photos for paid advertising without written permission.
For commercial partnerships, sponsorships, influencer campaigns, or promotional collaborations, please contact us separately through our business inquiry page.