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Nov 28Saturday
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$0Cover charge
75+HD TVs
Louisville Cardinals at Kentucky Wildcats
No cover Walk-ins welcome No dress code

The Governors Cup splits the state of Kentucky down the middle, and it has done that every November since the series resumed in the mid-1990s. Louisville and Kentucky sit roughly 75 miles apart on I-64, they recruit the same Kentucky and Ohio Valley high schools, and the rivalry has always been argued in living rooms and barber shops as much as on the field. Grails Miami puts the matchup on the main screen for the transplant crowd in Wynwood, for the alumni of both schools who ended up in South Florida, and for anyone who prefers a border war to a neutral afternoon of football.

The structural hook here is conference identity. Kentucky plays in the SEC, a league built on deep-South road trips and physical November football. Louisville plays in the ACC, a conference whose center of gravity runs down the Atlantic coast and through Florida, which makes this the one Saturday a year when those two leagues collide inside the same state and inside the same recruiting territory. Kroger Field in Lexington is a true campus venue, blue from the tunnel to the upper deck, and rivalry weekend there has historically looked nothing like a quiet end-of-schedule date.

Game Details

Saturday, November 28, 2026. Kickoff in the early window (noon to 1 PM ET), exact time to be confirmed. NCAA Football, SEC vs ACC. Kroger Field, Lexington, KY. Meeting point: Grails Miami, Wynwood.

Where to Watch Louisville vs Kentucky in Miami

• 75+ TVs across indoor and outdoor areas
• Large projector for kickoff and key moments
• Full game sound on the main feed when this is the featured matchup
• One of the largest covered patios in Wynwood, Saturday afternoon energy
• Full kitchen with shareable plates and sandwiches
• No cover

The room fills through the early window and the patio carries the rest of the afternoon slate across the other screens. Easy walk back to anywhere in Wynwood once the final whistle goes.

Detalles del Juego

El Governors Cup divide al estado de Kentucky por la mitad, y lo ha hecho cada noviembre desde que la serie se reanudó a mediados de los años noventa. Louisville y Kentucky están a unas 75 millas de distancia por la I-64, reclutan en las mismas escuelas de Kentucky y del valle del Ohio, y esta rivalidad siempre se ha discutido tanto en las salas de las casas como en el campo. Grails Miami pone el partido en la pantalla principal para la gente de Wynwood, para los egresados de ambas escuelas que terminaron en el sur de Florida y para quien prefiere una guerra fronteriza a una tarde cualquiera de football.

El punto estructural es la identidad de conferencia. Kentucky juega en la SEC, una liga construida sobre viajes al sur profundo y football físico de noviembre. Louisville juega en la ACC, una conferencia cuyo centro de gravedad baja por la costa atlántica y pasa por Florida, lo que convierte este sábado en el único del año en que esas dos ligas choc}an dentro del mismo estado y del mismo territorio de reclutamiento. Kroger Field en Lexington es un estadio universitario de verdad, azul desde el túnel hasta la parte alta, y la semana de rivalidad allí nunca ha parecido una fecha tranquila de cierre de calendario.

Sábado 28 de noviembre, 2026. Kickoff en la ventana temprana (entre 12:00 PM y 1:00 PM ET), hora exacta por confirmar. NCAA Football, SEC vs ACC. Kroger Field, Lexington, KY. Punto de encuentro: Grails Miami, Wynwood.

Dónde Ver Louisville vs Kentucky en Miami

• Más de 75 pantallas entre interior y exterior
• Proyector grande para el kickoff y momentos clave
• Audio completo del juego en la pantalla principal cuando es el juego destacado
• Uno de los patios cubiertos más grandes de Wynwood, energía de sábado por la tarde
• Cocina completa con platillos para compartir y sandwiches
• Sin cover

La sala se llena durante la ventana temprana y el patio sigue con el resto de los juegos de la tarde en las otras pantallas. Caminata corta a cualquier punto de Wynwood al final del partido.

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Miami's #1 Sports Bar, and a whole lot more

Highlights

  • 75+ HD TVs
  • Sneaker-themed lounge
  • Covered Miami Vice patio
  • Craft cocktails
  • Hyper-local beer
  • Sneaker cocktail
Inside Grails Miami with sneaker-themed bar, red booths, and big-screen TVs Friends toasting the famous Grails sneaker cocktail in Wynwood Five friends at the covered Miami Vice patio at Grails Miami with cocktails Grails Miami interior with patrons at lounge seating and bar

Located in Wynwood, Miami, Grails is more than your average sports bar. It's an experience. We bring together hyper-local beers, hand-crafted cocktails by world-class mixologists, and unique shareable dishes, all packed inside a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

The Grails Experience spans three rooms. An indoor "sneaker-themed" sports lounge decked out with one-of-a-kind art pieces and rare sneakers on display. A colorful, spacious covered "Miami Vice" patio with its own patio bar, hookah service, and Miami–Wynwood palette. And The Yard, a tented adjacent space with a giant projector screen for the major game. Whichever room you're in, you'll have your sights set on one of our 75+ TVs.

Grails is the perfect location for families, large parties, or a get-together with close friends, with plentiful space and shareable drinks and dishes. Be sure to try our famous sneaker cocktails and check out our happy hour for discounts on our most popular items.

Address
2800 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127 · Get directions
Phone
(305) 912-9924
Hours
Mon   3 PM – 12 AM Tue–Wed   3 PM – 11 PM Thu   3 PM – 12 AM Fri   12 PM – 12 AM Sat   10 AM – 12 AM Sun   11 AM – 11 PM

What makes Grails different

Sneaker-themed bar interior at Grails Miami with rare sneakers on display

The World’s First Sneaker-Themed Restaurant & Bar

Hand-restored, well-known sneaker grails line our walls, collected from collaborations and drops throughout the last two decades. Our indoor lounge feels less like a sports bar and more like a sneakerhead’s dream living room, with red booths, ambient lighting, and a custom sneaker bar centerpiece.

Whether you’re a hypebeast, a casual collector, or just here for the wings, the indoor lounge is a vibe, and unlike any other sports bar in Miami.

The Grails Miami covered Miami Vice patio at night: a packed crowd on lounge couches under a tented, string-lit roof with multiple TVs and Wynwood murals

The Covered “Miami Vice” Patio & The Yard

Spacious. Vibrant. Pure Miami. The covered Miami Vice patio seats up to 120 across multiple table configurations and has its own patio bar, with TVs angled for visibility from every seat. The Yard sits adjacent under a giant tent with a projector screen for the major game. Hookah service runs all evening on the patio.

The color palette pulls straight from Miami Vice: pinks, teals, neon accents. The patio walls flow with rotating mural work that fits Wynwood’s art-district vibe.

A smiling Grails Miami bartender holding the signature Holy Grail 1 sneaker-shaped cocktail vessel behind the bar

The Famous “Sneaker Cocktail”

Yes, you really do drink it from a Jordan-inspired sneaker. The Grails sneaker cocktail is our most-photographed creation, equal parts conversation piece and craft cocktail. It’s been featured in local press, racked up millions of Instagram impressions, and is now a Wynwood rite of passage.

Pair it with shareable dishes from the full menu or post up at the bar with a flight of hyper-local beer. There’s no other drink experience like it in Miami.

Tuna poke wonton nachos at Grails Miami: ahi tuna, mango, red onion, microgreens and spicy aioli over crispy wontons in a white bowl

Not Your “Typical” Sports Bar

Award-winning craft cocktails. Hand-crafted shareable dishes. A bartender who actually remembers your name. Hyper-local beer on tap. 75+ TVs, two full bars, and three distinct seating areas, including a Wynwood-art-district patio. Group tables for 4 to 40+. Hookah on the patio. DJ-curated music.

This isn’t beer-and-wings-on-a-flat-screen. This is the Grails Experience. It’s why we’re consistently rated Miami’s #1 sports bar.

Inside Grails Miami

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The watch-party crowd, the sneaker cocktails, the DJ sets, the patio at sunset. The Grails feed is the easiest way to see what tonight will look like before you head over.

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Trusted by Miami

Miami New Times Best of Miami: Best Sports Bar 2020, 2022, and 2025 Thrillist on Grails Miami: 'The creative cocktail menu surpasses anything you'd expect from a sports bar.' The Infatuation on Grails Miami: 'A solid place to cheer on your team — lots of outdoor seating and TVs everywhere.'

Vanessa was our bartender and she was amazing. So attentive and very patient. The food came out fast and was good. Highly recommend !!

Lexus Bonnette — 5 out of 5 on Google on

Grails Sporting Bar has consistently been a favorite of mine, and today’s visit raised the bar even higher! Our server, Austin, was incredibly attentive and guided almost our entire experience with excellent recommendations from the drinks to the hookah flavor and the food. His service made our visit that much more enjoyable. They even changed it to the game I wanted to watch!!! The manager, Booker T, also stopped by to make sure we were having a great time. He warmly welcomed us back to Miami and invited us to return, making us feel truly appreciated. With an amazing atmosphere, attentive service, and welcoming hospitality, this spot continues to deliver a great experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Rondan Ballard — 5 out of 5 on Google on

My boyfriend and I are visiting for the night and decided to stop by and patronize. Vanessa was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing and extremely attentive to our needs. The manager, Booker T was extremely nice. Came over and introduced himself and also checked on us more than once. The food was also great, extremely fresh and there was not a long wait. We will definitely be back when we come back to the city off of the service alone. ❤️

Tonie McCormick — 5 out of 5 on Google on

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Grails is Miami's #1 Restaurant & Bar to Watch Louisville vs Kentucky
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