Most sports bars in Los Angeles will throw the US Open on one screen while relegating women's tennis matches to a corner monitor with no sound. Watch Me! Sports Bar in Long Beach flips that script entirely: every televised women's singles and doubles match airs with full audio, and the room's multi-TV setup ensures you're watching tennis, not fighting for a sightline. California's first dedicated women's sports bar opened with a simple premise—women's sports deserve the spotlight—and during the two-week US Open tournament in late August and early September 2026, that means day sessions starting at 8 a.m. Pacific, breakfast flights at the bar, and an upstairs loft that opens when the main floor fills during marquee matches.
Karpo tracks live door times, upstairs availability, and breakfast flight specials at Watch Me! during US Open sessions so you know exactly when to arrive for your match.
Sound on for every women's match
Watch Me! Sports Bar opened in Long Beach as California's first dedicated women's sports bar, and during the US Open that commitment means every televised women's singles and doubles match airs with sound. Not background noise competing with three other games—actual match audio, line calls, and commentary. The bar's multi-TV setup positions screens so you have clear sightlines from most seats on both levels, and the staff switches feeds to follow featured American players and seeded matchups as they progress through the draw.
During the 2026 tournament's first week, when day sessions run from roughly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific), the main floor typically fills by mid-morning with regulars who arrive before the first serve. The upstairs loft—a separate space with its own TVs and seating—opens when the ground floor reaches capacity, which happens most often during weekend sessions and any match involving a top-ten seed. That second level also works for groups who want to book private space during marquee matches; email gatherings.watchme@gmail.com if you have ten or more people.
Breakfast flights and daytime menus
Watch Me! built its food menu to handle the long daytime broadcasts that tennis demands. The breakfast flights—a sampler of mini waffle egg sandwiches that taste remarkably like McGriddles—run during all morning and early-afternoon sessions, and the kitchen keeps producing them well into the second and third matches of the day. Regulars also mention the homemade veggie burger, crispy shoestring fries, and fried pickles, which show up in nearly every review as the snack that pairs best with a three-set thriller.
The drink menu includes mocktails alongside cocktails, and the bar's "equality in beverages" approach means you won't get side-eye for ordering something non-alcoholic during a noon match. Lavender Menace—a fresh, floral option—and the standard beer lineup cover most tastes. If you're settling in for a marathon day session that stretches into evening matches, the kitchen transitions from brunch items to burgers and flatbreads around mid-afternoon, so you can stay put without needing to leave for dinner.
Two levels and a patio
The main floor holds the bar, most of the TV screens, and a mix of high-top and standard tables. The upstairs loft adds overflow capacity and works as a semi-private space when the tournament schedule stacks multiple featured matches back-to-back. Both levels have clear TV placement—no neck-craning from corner seats—and the staff adjusts volume so you can actually hear the chair umpire without shouting over your tablemates.
The outdoor patio offers a third option when you need air between sets, though screen visibility from outside is limited. Most people use it as a break zone rather than a primary viewing spot. Dogs are allowed on the patio, and during cooler evening sessions in late August and early September, it's a solid place to catch the tail end of a night match while your group rotates in and out of the main room.
Walk-in seating and group logistics
Watch Me! operates on a walk-in basis for parties smaller than ten, which works fine for early-round matches but gets trickier during the quarterfinals and semifinals when crowds show up two hours before the scheduled start. If you're planning to watch a marquee women's match—especially anything involving Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, or another American contender—arrive by the time the preceding match enters its third set. That usually gives you first pick of main-floor seating before the room fills.
For larger groups, the upstairs loft can be reserved in advance by emailing gatherings.watchme@gmail.com. The bar doesn't charge a rental fee, but there's typically a food-and-beverage minimum that varies based on the day and match importance. If you're organizing a watch party for the women's final, book at least a week out; the loft gets claimed quickly once the semifinal matchups are set.
What the US Open schedule looks like here
The US Open runs from late August into early September, with the women's singles final typically scheduled for the second Saturday of the tournament. Day sessions start at 11 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Pacific), and night sessions begin at 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific). Watch Me! opens at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the tournament, which gives you a one-hour window to grab a table before the first ball is struck. On weekdays, the bar opens at 3 p.m., so you'll catch the tail end of day sessions and the full night session.
Because the tournament spans two weeks and the women's draw plays out across both, you'll find different crowds depending on the round. First-week matches draw the die-hards who want to see every upset and emerging talent; second-week matches bring the casual fans who show up once the field narrows to household names. The atmosphere shifts accordingly—early rounds feel like a knowledgeable watch party, while the semifinals and final have the energy of a championship fight.
Practical notes
Watch Me! Sports Bar is located at 6527 E Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, in the Marina neighborhood. The bar is open Friday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; weekday hours are Tuesday through Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the bar is closed Mondays. Parking is available in the adjacent lot. Walk-ins are welcome for parties under ten; larger groups should email gatherings.watchme@gmail.com to reserve the upstairs loft. The full menu, including breakfast flights and mocktails, is available during all US Open sessions. More details at watchmesportsbar.com or (562) 342-9515. Please enjoy responsibly and plan a safe ride home.
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