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Soccer Bar Near Me in SoMa: The Chieftain Shows Every Big Match

The Chieftain at 198 5th Street shows Premier League, Champions League and World Cup fixtures across multiple big screens with fish and chips.

Searching for a soccer bar near you in SoMa usually means scrolling past generic sports bars that treat the game as background noise. The Chieftain at 198 5th Street runs dedicated watch parties across two rooms with multiple big screens and surround sound, pulling crowds for Six Nations rugby, Premier League matches and World Cup fixtures. The venue sits one block from Moscone Center and holds enough capacity that it absorbs a full Niners Sunday without feeling cramped.

Karpo shows you which other SoMa bars are screening the same fixture, compares happy hour windows and maps the walk from Powell Street BART. Open the app to see live status before you head out.

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Two Rooms of Screens and Sound

The Chieftain spreads across a layout bigger than a corner pub, with multiple big screens in both rooms and surround sound that turns up when a match is on. The space tilts louder during Champions League nights and settles into easy pub mode between fixtures. Weekend mornings pull the committed rugby and soccer contingent, while after-work locals fill the bar during evening Premier League replays.

Happy hour runs daily from open until 6pm, which makes the early-evening window the smart play for a pre-game round when the kitchen is running full speed. Avoid the rush when conventions let out next door at Moscone Center, usually mid-afternoon on weekdays.

Fish and Chips With Your Fixture

The menu runs standard Irish pub fare with beer-battered fish and chips at $17.75, shepherd's pie at $15.95 and the Original Chieftain Burger at $15.95. All sandwiches and burgers come with pub fries, and you can add avocado or smoked bacon for $1.75 each or sautéed mushrooms, fried egg or grilled onions for a dollar each. Wings come in four sizes: six for $9.75, nine for $14.95, twelve for $17.75 or eighteen for $23.95.

The bar pours Guinness and keeps the taps rotating through Irish and local drafts. Most meals land under $30 per person, and the kitchen stays open through late matches on Friday and Saturday when doors open at noon.

When to Arrive for Kickoff

Weekend mornings work best for early Premier League and Champions League matches, especially during happy hour when pints cost less and the crowd hasn't peaked. Niners Sundays bring the full house, and big tournament fixtures fill both rooms fast. The venue opens at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, then shifts to a 4pm start Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday the doors stay closed.

The Chieftain does not take reservations through OpenTable.

Getting to 198 5th Street

The Chieftain sits at 198 5th Street between Howard and Mission, one block from Moscone Convention Center and a short walk from downtown hotels. BART riders exit at Powell Street and walk south on 5th for about ten minutes. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the bar, which helps when you need to check scores from other leagues or stream pre-match analysis while you wait for kickoff.

Practical notes

The Chieftain operates at 198 5th Street in SoMa, one block from Moscone Center and a ten-minute walk south from Powell Street BART. Hours run noon until late Friday through Sunday, 4pm until late Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and closed Wednesday. Most meals cost under $30 per person, with wings starting at $9.75 and entrees topping out at $21.95 for the grilled rib eye. Happy hour runs daily from open until 6pm. The venue does not accept reservations through OpenTable. Avoid the midday rush when conventions release next door at Moscone.

Address: 198 5th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Hours: Sunday and Friday-Saturday noon until late; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4pm until late; closed Wednesday
Price: $30 and under per person; wings from $9.75, entrees $13.50–$21.95
Getting there: Ten-minute walk south on 5th Street from Powell Street BART

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Ask Karpo first

Before you walk to 198 5th Street, ask Karpo which other SoMa bars are showing the same fixture and whether The Chieftain is open today. The app maps a route from Powell Street BART and shows you backup venues if the crowd is already three deep at kickoff. Karpo updates live, so you know what you're walking into.