Where to Watch Football in Lynchburg, VA

Where To Watch Football in Lynchburg, VA

Football season is quickly approaching, and Lynchburg, VA, offers a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere for football fans. Whether you choose to watchin person at the stadiums or on the TV, here’s the best of what LYH has to offer. 

Where to Watch Local Football Teams 

If you’re looking to spend time with friends and family supporting local sports, LYH is home to two collegiate football teams. Both offer great game-day environments, just on different scales. 

Liberty University

Liberty University, a private Christian university with over 15,000 residential students, currently competes in NCAA Division I FBS as a member of Conference USA. The Flames football team will play six total home games at Williams Stadium this year. Liberty will also host the CUSA Football Championship on December 6. 

Last year, the Flames football team had a historic season, making it all the way to the Fiesta Bowl, where they ultimately fell to the Oregon Ducks. If you’re looking for a large-scale, packed game environment, a Liberty football game is the perfect place for you. 

For more information on Flames football, visit https://libertyflames.com/sports/football. 

Virginia University of Lynchburg 

The VUL Dragons compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Dragons will play three total home games this semester, competing against Atlantis University of Miami, S.C. Central Christian College, and Lighthouse College. If you’re looking for a calmer, more relaxed game environment, a VUL football game is right for you. 

For more information on the Dragons, visit https://vul.prestosports.com/sports/fball/index. 

High School Spirit

And, of course, our local high schools certainly have the football spirit! If you graduated from one of these local schools or have a family member currently attending, going to a game or two is a great way to show team spirit! 

E.C. Glass High School

The E.C. Glass Hilltoppers have a packed schedule, playing five total home games this year. They’ll play against other local schools including Liberty Christian Academy, Heritage High School, Rustburg High School, and more. 

Heritage High School

Heritage High School’s football team will also play five total home games this year against Tuscarora High School, Potomac Falls High School, and more. 

Liberty Christian Academy

Liberty Christian Academy, a local Christian private school, also has a competitive football team. The LCA Bulldogs will play four home games this semester against local public schools. 

Local Eateries and Breweries to Watch Football

If collegiate or professional football is more up your alley, LYH is home to many eateries and breweries with a great game-day atmosphere. Some of the best local spots to cheer on your team include:

• Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill: The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill offers a wide variety of menu items, as well as a billiards hall and a busy schedule of events and live music. Be sure to check out their Thursday Karaoke Nights or Wednesday night trivia. 
• Scoreboards: Scoreboards is home to classic sports bar food like wraps, wings, and sandwiches. They’re a great place to catch a football game, as they broadcast every college game live on their TVs. 
• Hill City Pub: Hill City Pub offers classic pub food as well as a signature drink menu. They also host events including live music and trivia nights. 
• Stadium Inn: The Stadium Inn, originally established in 1927, offers classic bar food including burgers, sandwiches, and wings. 
• Waterstone Pizza: Waterstone Pizza, located in downtown LYH, has a wide variety of house-made pasta and signature pizza options as well as regional local brews. 
• Starr Hill on Main: Starr Hill, one of Lynchburg’s local breweries, offers a relaxed, laid-back environment to grab a beer and watch the game! They also host a variety of events including Bingo Night every other Thursday. 

Whether you’re an avid football fan or you’re just dipping your toes into the sport’s community, LYH is a great place to catch a game. If you have any questions about our local teams or our fun places to cheer on your favorite team, we will gladly answer them as best we can!