Where to Watch the Game in Santa Clarita This Weekend: Live Sports at Maginn’s Irish Pub
From Dodgers season and NBA Playoffs to the UEFA Champions League Final and the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the best seat in the Santa Clarita Valley is inside Maginn’s Irish Pub in Old Town Newhall.
24480 Main Street #140, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 · (661) 476-5168 · maginnspub.com
If you’ve ever typed “where to watch the game near me” into a search bar on a Saturday morning and scrolled through a list of generic sports bars before giving up and watching from your couch, you already know the problem. Most places that claim to show the game mean they’ve got one small TV above the bar and the volume turned down low enough that nobody really knows what’s happening on the field. Maginn’s Irish Pub in Old Town Newhall is something else entirely. Situated in the heart of Santa Clarita at 24480 Main Street, Maginn’s is a genuine Irish-American pub with the screens, the atmosphere, the food, and the drink specials to make game day feel like an event every single time. And right now, the calendar is absolutely stacked — from Dodgers season running through June, to NBA Playoffs, the UEFA Champions League Final, and an entire summer’s worth of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. If you live in Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, or anywhere in the Santa Clarita Valley, you don’t need to drive into LA to find a proper sports pub experience. It’s right here.
Why Maginn’s Is the Best Sports Bar in Santa Clarita
There is a specific feeling that a great sports pub creates, one that a chain restaurant with a bunch of flat screens cannot replicate no matter how many TVs they mount on the walls. It’s the feeling of being in a room full of people who actually care about what’s happening in the game. It’s the sound of a collective groan when a penalty is missed or a fly ball drops. It’s the spontaneous applause from a table of strangers who suddenly feel like they’ve been friends for years. Maginn’s Irish Pub was designed from the ground up to be that kind of place, and it shows in every detail of the space.
The pub was built in collaboration with the Irish Pub Company in Dublin, Ireland, the same craftspeople who have designed authentic Irish pubs around the world. The interior arrived from Dublin and was assembled here in Newhall, which means the wood, the bar, the fixtures, and the aesthetic are the real thing, not a theme park approximation of what an Irish pub is supposed to look like. The Victorian-style bar at the front pays tribute to the grand pubs of Belfast. The back of the house transitions into a warmer, more intimate “shop-style” pub feel that evokes the small-town taverns of County Galway. The effect is a room that feels genuinely alive, even when the only thing happening is the early afternoon kickoff on a Sunday.
For Santa Clarita residents who want to watch big games without fighting the 405 or paying $25 to park somewhere in Hollywood, Maginn’s offers something increasingly rare: a real neighborhood pub with real atmosphere and real game day energy, right on Main Street in Old Town Newhall.
“The best seat for a big game isn’t necessarily the one closest to the biggest screen. It’s the one in a room full of people who care as much as you do. That’s what Maginn’s has built.”
DODGERS SEASON — THROUGH JUNE 25
Catch Every Inning of Dodgers Season at Maginn’s
Dodgers season is in full swing through June 25, and Maginn’s is showing every game. Whether the Boys in Blue are at home at Chavez Ravine or on the road, you’ll find the game on the screens and a full set of game day drink specials running every time the Dodgers play. It’s the kind of season-long commitment that turns a pub into a second living room for baseball fans in the Santa Clarita Valley — and right now, with one of the most watched rosters in baseball, there is no shortage of reasons to pull up a stool and stay for all nine innings.
DODGERS GAME DAY SPECIALS (Every Game)
$8 Dodgeritas
$6 Micheladas
$14 Beer & Wing Special
$4 Coors Light and Michelob Ultra (16oz draft)
Games run across the week at varying start times, and Maginn’s hours accommodate the schedule. Friday and Saturday the pub is open from noon through 1 AM, Sunday noon through 10 PM, and Tuesday through Thursday from 3 PM through 10 PM, giving you full coverage on the vast majority of game days. Check maginnspub.com/events for the full Dodgers viewing schedule and to stay current on any game time adjustments.
NBA PLAYOFFS — THROUGH JUNE 22
Lakers Post-season and NBA Playoffs Live
The NBA Playoffs are running through June 22, and every game is on at Maginn’s. This year’s bracket is compelling on both sides of the conference. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder hold the 1 seed, with the Los Angeles Lakers coming in at 4 against the Houston Rockets at 5 — which means Laker fans in the Santa Clarita Valley have plenty of reason to show up for the postseason. The Eastern Conference features the Detroit Pistons as the 1 seed against a bracket that includes the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s a playoffs field with legitimate stars, legitimate storylines, and legitimate reasons to be in a pub watching it with people who feel the same way you do.
LAKERS & NBA PLAYOFFS SPECIALS
$14 Beer & Wing Combo — every Lakers game
$4 Coors Light (16oz) — all day Sundays
Playoff basketball has a different energy than regular season. The games are tighter, the stakes are higher, and the swings in momentum happen faster. Watching it alone at home on a TV that nobody else is reacting to is a fundamentally different experience from watching it at Maginn’s with a room that’s all in on the same game. The crowd makes the moments bigger. That’s what a sports pub is supposed to do, and Maginn’s does it.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL — MAY 31
PSG vs. Arsenal: The Biggest Match in Club Football Comes to Newhall
On Saturday, May 31st, Maginn’s Irish Pub opens its doors at 8:30 AM for one of the most anticipated matches in European football this year: PSG versus Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final. Kickoff is at 9 AM Pacific, and the pub will have the full bar open alongside its breakfast toasties, which means you can start the morning with a proper Irish coffee or a pint of Guinness and the kind of pre-match atmosphere that makes a 9 AM start feel completely reasonable. This is exactly the kind of match that a real Irish pub was built for: high-stakes, two massive clubs, a neutral ground final, and a room full of supporters who will have plenty to say regardless of which side they’re on.
• CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL DETAILS
Saturday, May 31 · Doors open 8:30 AM · Kickoff 9:00 AM PacificPSG vs Arsenal · Full bar open · Breakfast toasties availableMaginn’s Irish Pub, 24480 Main Street #140, Santa Clarita
For football supporters in the Santa Clarita Valley, Maginn’s has become the default destination for major UEFA matches, and the Champions League Final is the peak of the European football calendar. If you’re an Arsenal supporter in the SCV who doesn’t want to watch this one alone, or a PSG fan who wants to be in a room of people who understand what this match means, this is where to be. Arrive early — seats fill quickly for final-day matches.
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP — JUNE 11 THROUGH JULY 19
The World Cup Is Coming to Santa Clarita, and Maginn’s Is Showing Every Match
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th and runs all the way through the final on July 19th — and Maginn’s Irish Pub is committed to showing every single match throughout the tournament. With the World Cup being hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada this year, there is an energy around this tournament unlike anything the sport has seen on American soil since 1994. For Santa Clarita residents, that means the biggest football tournament in the world is essentially coming to their backyard — and the best local place to watch it unfold, match by match, is right here in Old Town Newhall.
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP SCHEDULE AT MAGINN’S (All times Pacific)
Group Stage: June 11 – June 27 · Matches at 9 AM / 12 PM / 3 PM / 6 PM
Round of 32: June 28 – July 3 · Matches at 9 AM / 12 PM / 3 PM
Round of 16: July 4 – July 7 · Times vary
Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11 · 9 AM / 12 PM / 1 PM
Semifinals: July 14 – July 15 · 12 PM
Third Place: July 18 · 1 PM
World Cup Final: July 19 · 12 PM
Broadcast on FOX, FS1, Telemundo & Peacock
WORLD CUP MATCH DAY SPECIALS
$4 Michelob Ultra Pints — all match long, every match day
$15 Bud Light Buckets — grab a bucket, grab a seat
Food specials announced closer to tournament — check maginnspub.com/events
The group stage alone will run 48 matches across 16 days, which means that from June 11th forward, there is nearly always a World Cup game available to watch. The early morning kickoffs during the group stage — 9 AM Pacific — are a feature, not a bug, for pub culture: it’s the perfect reason to walk into Maginn’s on a Tuesday morning, order a breakfast toastie and an Irish coffee, and spend a couple of hours in the best possible way. The knockout rounds tighten the schedule and raise the stakes, and by the time the quarterfinals arrive in July, the pub atmosphere for each match will be something genuinely special.
For USA matches and knockout round games, Maginn’s strongly recommends reserving tables in advance. The pub fills quickly for high-profile fixtures, and the World Cup knockout rounds draw crowds that make advance planning worthwhile. Contact the pub at (661) 476-5168 or email contact@maginnspub.com to reserve. For parties of six or more, or to reserve the center 10-top (with a $500 minimum), reach out directly before match day.
“There is no better place in the Santa Clarita Valley to watch a World Cup match than a genuine Irish pub with the full bar open, a room full of people who care, and a pint of something cold in your hand. That’s Maginn’s.”
THE FULL EXPERIENCE
Food, Drinks, Happy Hour, and What to Expect on Game Day
Showing up to Maginn’s on a game day is not just about what’s on the screen. The food and drink program at Maginn’s was built around the kind of menu that actually makes sense in a sports pub, things you can order without overthinking, that arrive when the game is still happening, and that taste like something you’d want to eat again. The snacks menu runs deviled eggs, mini cottage pie, mini mac and cheese, pub sliders, chips and curry, mini beef and Guinness stew, and house wings in buffalo, Asian, or lemon pepper. The main dishes include fish and chips, and a full menu that skews hearty and properly pub-appropriate.
Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM, and on Sunday from 7 PM to 9 PM. During happy hour, you’re looking at drink specials across wine, well drinks, and draft beer in both 16 oz and 20 oz pours, alongside bites pricing on most of the snacks menu. For fans catching a weeknight game, a Tuesday Lakers playoff game or a Wednesday Dodgers matchup — the 3 PM happy hour start means you can arrive before tip-off or first pitch and get settled in with a round at the right price.
The bar program at Maginn’s runs the full spectrum from classic Irish pours, Guinness, Smithwick’s, Harp, Kilkenny to cocktails, well drinks, and the kind of rotating game day specials that make each sporting event feel like it was planned with the match in mind. The Dodgeritas and Micheladas for baseball season, the beer and wing combo for basketball playoffs, the morning pints for early football kickoffs — all of it is intentional, and all of it works.
GETTING THERE
Maginn’s Location, Hours, and Everything You Need to Know
Maginn’s Irish Pub is located at 24480 Main Street, Suite 140, in Old Town Newhall — the historic commercial heart of Santa Clarita, just off the 14 Freeway at the Lyons Avenue exit. Old Town Newhall has become one of the most vibrant dining and nightlife destinations in the Santa Clarita Valley, and Maginn’s sits at the center of it. Parking in the area is generally accessible on weekdays and evenings, with street parking on Main Street and surrounding blocks, plus additional lots within easy walking distance. On high-traffic game days — particularly for World Cup USA matches or major playoff games — arriving a bit earlier than usual is always the better play.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 3 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday: 3 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday: 3 PM – 10 PM
Thursday: 3 PM – 10 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 1 AM
Saturday: 12 PM – 1 AM
Sunday: 12 PM – 10 PM
For Dodgers afternoon games and early Premier League or World Cup morning matches on weekends, the Friday and Saturday noon openings mean you won’t be waiting outside for the doors to open before a big kickoff. Sunday’s noon opening covers the full Premier League and NFL Sunday slate when those are in season, as well as late-morning World Cup fixtures. The pub’s hours were clearly designed with sports viewing in mind, and it shows.
Reservations for large groups are accepted and strongly encouraged for major matches. For parties of six or more, contact the pub directly at contact@maginnspub.com or call (661) 476-5168. The center 10-top is available to reserve with a $500 minimum and seats your group in the best position in the house for every angle of the screens. For couples or smaller groups just looking for a good table, arriving 30 to 45 minutes before kickoff on major match days is typically enough to secure a comfortable spot.
FINAL WORD
The Game Is On. Come Watch It Properly.
Santa Clarita has always been a sports town. The Santa Clarita Valley is home to tens of thousands of Dodgers fans, Lakers fans, football supporters of every persuasion, and now — as the World Cup approaches — one of the most diverse and passionate soccer-watching communities in the greater Los Angeles region. For a long time, the Valley didn’t have the kind of pub that could hold all of that energy. Maginn’s Irish Pub changed that. Since opening in Old Town Newhall, it has become the de facto home for SCV sports watching — the place people default to when the game matters and the atmosphere at home doesn’t feel like enough.
The schedule between now and mid-July is genuinely exceptional: Dodgers games running through the week, NBA Playoffs through June, the UEFA Champions League Final at the end of May, and then 39 straight days of World Cup football from June 11 through July 19. If you live anywhere in the Santa Clarita Valley — Newhall, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Acton — and you want to watch any of it in a room that feels like it was built for the occasion, Maginn’s is your place. Come for one game. You’ll end up back for the next one.
MAGINN’S IRISH PUB — OLD TOWN NEWHALL, SANTA CLARITA
24480 Main Street #140, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 476-5168 · maginnspub.com/events
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