10 football bars

Chicago Bears. Shuffle on over to Bruno's in Fountain Hills to watch Da Bears defense put the brakes on their opponents. You'll undoubtedly find loud-mouthed fans growling at some of the 11 TVs. In fact, half the bar is dedicated as the "Bear Den" on game days. Eat, drink and swap stories from the Windy City all day. Happy hour menu is available from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

New England Patriots. McKenna's in Phoenix (formerly The Vine), has been the hotspot for Valley's Patriots fans for a decade. More than 250 super-fans flood the place on weekends. Prepare your eardrums. This place gets loud and rowdy, but all in good fun. Different shot specials are called out throughout the Pats games. You can also down Bloody Marys, screw drivers and mimosas for just $4. The games are showcased throughout the bar on some 20 televisions, 16 in high-def.

Texas Longhorns. Longhorn pride is booming at LagerFields Sports Grill near the Paradise Valley Mall. This is the official home of the University of Texas Alumni Association, where fellow grads gather to cheer on their hometown team. The bar has pub grub favorites as well as classier fare like steamed green lip muscles and ahi tuna steaks. And don't worry about any "bighorns" blocking your view - 42-inch plasmas are visible from nearly every seat. You can also load up on the Texas brew Shiner Bock, which is a $1 off on Saturdays. If Shiner Bock isn't your beer of choice, you have 34 others to choose from.

Nebraska Huskers. Charge over to Arena Sports Grill on Husker game days if you want to be surrounded by a couple hundred other red and white disciples. Nebraska fans swarm some 22 high-definition TVs, including two projection screens. Dive into six different varieties of sliders or half-pound burgers to satisfy your football-induced hunger. The beer of the month is $2.50.