Where to watch sport in Bologna
At Empire, Via Zamboni 24/A, you can watch Premier League, Serie A, Champions League, Europa League, F1, MotoGP, tennis, NFL, NBA, rugby and national teams on 12 big screens across two floors (four are mega screens). We open at 3:00 pm on weekdays and at 1:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday and close between 1:00 am and 3:00 am depending on the day. For big matches, book online; for information, message us on WhatsApp.
Competitions
Premier League
Every English weekend matchday.
Serie A
Every round, early and late games.
Champions League
Tuesday and Wednesday nights on the mega screens.
Europa League
Thursday European nights.
Formula 1
Qualifying and races within opening hours.
MotoGP
World championship races on the big screen.
Tennis
Slams and big tournaments, afternoons included.
NFL
American football on game nights.
NBA
US basketball when the schedule allows.
Rugby
Six Nations and big test matches.
National football teams
Italy, World Cup, Euros and Nations League.
Bundesliga
German league weekend fixtures.
LaLiga
The Spanish league and the clásicos.
Volleyball Euros
Italy's volleyball national team games.
12
big screens
4
mega screens
2
floors
Empire started as an English pub and over the years became the place in Bologna to watch sport in company. Three things make the difference: the competitions we show, the number of screens and the two floors.
The competitions: Serie A and the Champions League, European cups, the Premier League and the big foreign leagues, Formula 1 and MotoGP, Grand Slam tennis, NFL, NBA, rugby and national team fixtures. No competition broadcast in Italy stays off our schedule.
The screens: twelve big screens, four of them mega screens. When matches overlap we spread them around the rooms, so every group finds its corner. The mega screens are reserved for the game the room wants most.
Upcoming sports events
Tottenham – Aston Villa
Saturday 19 September — 13:30
Live on the big screens
Bologna – Torino
Saturday 19 September — 15:00
Live on the big screens
MotoGP Austria — Sprint
Saturday 19 September — 15:00
Live on the big screens
Brighton – Arsenal
Saturday 19 September — 16:00
Live on the big screens
Newcastle – Hull City
Saturday 19 September — 16:00
Live on the big screens
Roma – Inter
Saturday 19 September — 18:00
Live on the big screens
Frequently asked questions
Can you watch the Premier League in Bologna?+
Yes. English football is Empire's specialty: we show Premier League games at weekends and midweek, at the usual Italian times of 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm.
Which subscriptions do you use to show the matches?+
Sky, DAZN and Prime. Every match broadcast in Italy can be watched here.
How many screens are there?+
12 big screens across two floors, four of them mega screens, so we can run several matches at the same time.
Do I need to book for matches?+
For big games, Champions League nights and Italy matches, yes. Booking is online only with Pienissimo; on WhatsApp we answer questions.
Will the sound be on my match?+
Sound follows the most watched game. If you come as a group and want commentary on a specific match, tell the staff when you book: we can often dedicate a downstairs screen to you.