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How To Find Arsenal Supporters In California

A Guide to Arsenal Supporters Clubs and Bars in California

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You’re never far from an Arsenal bar in California! There are a dozen Arsenal supporters clubs to choose from in the Golden State, and we feature all of them on this page. Meet Arsenal supporters in California, up and down the Pacific coast. Share in the excitement of watching a game in an official Arsenal soccer bar, and have some fun in the warm California sun.

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LogoBar NamePhysical AddressMap DirectionsSupporters Club SiteBranch Notes
logo for sacramento gooners arsenal supporters club in sacramentoHenry's Lounge2019 O St, Sacramento, CA 95811DirectionsSacramento GoonersThe Sacramento Gooners are the most Northerly of the numerous California Arsenal bases. Get up early so you can catch a game with them at Henry’s Lounge Sports Bar every weekend. The bar also houses an arcade with some great old pinball machines.
north bay gooners outside their soccer bar in californiaGoose & Fern116 5th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401DirectionsNorth Bay GoonersSun, sea, and Arsenal on TV are all you need when you’re in Santa Rosa in the beautiful Sonoma County with the North Bay Gooners. The club was formed in 2016 and meets to watch live Arsenal games at the qaunt British Pub The Goose & Fern in downtown Santa Rosa where you can enjoy the best fish & chips in town.
logo for bay city gooners arsenal supporters in san franciscoMaggie McGarry's1353 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133DirectionsBay Area GoonersThis Arsenal club has an interesting history hosting the many Gooners in the San Francisco area. It was founded by Mark Barbeau in 2006 when he located a bar that was tended by a fellow Gooner named Patrick Dunphy (who sadly passed in 2019). That collaboration helped to grow one of the largest Arsenal fan groups in America. Maggie McGarry’s in North Beach is heaving on Arsenal matchdays, so get there early.
logo for silicon valley gooners arsenal supporters club in san joseJacks167 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112DirectionsSilicon Valley GoonersFormerly known as the South Bay Gooners, this California Arsenal club now has a new hipster-friendly monicker. It’s still based in San Jose where they gather to watch Arsenal at Jack’s Bar. Enjoy the sunshine in the expansive, but not expensive beer garden while watching Arsenal games outdoors. You know the way.
logo for Fresno Gooners Arsenal supporter club in Fresnothe Layover1243 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721DirectionsFresno GoonersEarly mornings, brew, great people, and the Arsenal. How could life get any better? That’s the question posed on the Fresno Gooners Facebook page. We don’t have the answer, but you can meet up with these Central California-based Arsenal fans to find out. Their home is now The Layover on Fulton Street, after their previous home, The Spokeasy Pub was closed due to a fire.
logo for Santa Barbara gooners Arsenal supporeter club in Santa BarbaraThe Press Room15 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101DirectionsSanta Barbara GoonersFurther down the Pacific Coast Highway, you will find more sun-baked Arsenal fans at The Press Room in downtown Santa Barbara.

“Santa Barbara is a high tourist destination, so we may get a lot of passing through Gooners who visit the pub for a match,” explains founder John Felts. “You will always meet a lot of Germans, British, and other nationalities traveling through.”

We’ve had no reports of Santa Barbara’s celebrity Gooner, Prince Harry, lurking around in shades and a red cap on Saturday mornings, but surely it’s just a matter of time? Don’t forget to check our soccer tv guide to find out when is the next Arsenal match on.
arsenal fans outside the fox and hounds soccer pub in californiaFox & Hounds11100 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604DirectionsArsenal Los AngelesThe Fox & Hounds in The Valley is one of the most established soccer bars in California, and indeed the nation. This famous West Coast soccer pub has been showing live soccer in Studio City since Herbert Chapman was manager. They’ve been home to Arsenal Los Angeles since 1998 before Arsenal America was founded.

The club has a website that includes info on all the regional Arsenal club along with membership details. They are also the only California Arsenal supporters group that doesn’t include the word ‘Gooners’ in their name, so we commend them on their originality.
logo for los angeles arsenal supporters clubJoxer Daly's11168 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232DirectionsLos Angeles GoonersA short hop over the Hills brings you to the original Los Angeles area Arsenal club. The Los Angeles Gooners watch Arsenal games over in Culver City at Joxer Daly’s. It’s a good spot for celebrity Gooner spotting, considering its proximity to some major film studios.
logo for Eastside gooners East LA Arsenal supporter clubLucky Baldwin's17 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105DirectionsEastside GoonersThe Eastside Gooners were set up in 2024 to cater to the ever-expanding Gooner population in this part of Los Angeles. They watch games at Lucky Baldwin’s, an authentic English Pub. the club are considered partners to the above-mentioned LA Gooners.
logo for beach city gooners arsenal supporters club in californiaAuld Dubliner71 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802DirectionsBeach City GoonersThis is the most southerly of the set of four Los Angeles area Arsenal clubs. The advantage of early morning EPL matches on the West Coast is the opportunity to spend the rest of the day sunbathing. The Auld Dubliner where the Long Beach Arsenal fans gather to watch games is conveniently located between Santa Monica and Huntington Beach, offering miles of golden Pacific Coast beaches. You can even take a day trip to Catalina Island if you’re feeling inspired by the result.
logo for Orange County gooners Arsenal supporter group in CaliforniaChapter One227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701DirectionsOrange County GoonersThe next stop on our tour is Orange County, home to a large community of ex-pat Arsenal fans. The Orange County Gooners were formed in 2010 and meet at Chapter One: The Modern Local in Santa Ana (housed in an ex-bookstore) for every Arsenal match. The club also gets together with the other regional Arsenal clubs in California to host events.
Logo for North County gooners arsenal supporter club in carlsbadGrubby's377 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008DirectionsNorth County GoonersThe North County Gooners are one of two Arsenal groups in the San Diego area. If you happen to be in Carlsbad, the club watch games at Grubby’s. Enjoy Gunners games under the palm trees with a plate of great Mexican food.
logo for san diego gooners arsenal supporters club in san diegoBluefoot3404 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104DirectionsSan Diego GoonersFinally, we reach the southernmost of the California Arsenal fan groups and one of the closest to Mexico that we’ve found so far. Tijuana is a day trip over the border, but if you’re planning to stay Stateside for the match then you should head to the Bluefoot Bar – It’s considered the North Bank of North Park.
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Some Arsenal games are on too early for the soccer bars in California to show. Here is our guide on how to watch Arsenal games on TV and streaming in the U.S. 

FAQ

What are some popular Arsenal supporters clubs and soccer bars in Northern California?

Some popular Arsenal supporters clubs in Northern California include the Sacramento Gooners, North Bay Gooners, and Bay Area Gooners, each meeting at local bars such as Henry’s Lounge Sports Bar and Maggie McGarry’s.

Where can I watch Arsenal games in Sacramento?

You can watch Arsenal games in Sacramento with the Sacramento Gooners at Henry’s Lounge Sports Bar, which hosts matches every weekend in a friendly atmosphere.

Are there Arsenal supporter clubs in Southern California and where do they meet?

Yes, Southern California has several Arsenal supporter clubs such as Arsenal Los Angeles at Fox & Hounds in Studio City, Los Angeles Gooners at Joxer Daly’s in Culver City, and Orange County Gooners at Chapter One in Santa Ana.

What should I know about the Arsenal supporters clubs in San Diego?

In San Diego, the San Diego Gooners meet at Bluefoot Bar in North Park, and the North County Gooners gather at Grubby’s in Carlsbad, providing great spots to catch matches and enjoy local Mexican food.

How can I find out when Arsenal matches are on TV in California?

You can check our soccer TV guide on the First Touch website to find out when and where Arsenal matches are broadcasted on TV and streaming services in the U.S.

 

If you are traveling beyond the Golden State and are worried about catching the next Arsenal game, don’t panic. Our guide has you covered so you can watch Arsenal whereever you go in the USA.

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