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Sep 19Saturday
3:30 PMDoors / ET
$0Cover charge
75+HD TVs
SMU Mustangs at Louisville Cardinals
No cover Walk-ins welcome No dress code

The ACC stretched west when SMU joined the conference, and a Saturday afternoon like this one is what that realignment actually looks like in practice. Louisville sits in a corner of Kentucky that treats football Saturdays as a civic event, SMU sits inside Dallas city limits on one of the oldest private-school campuses in Texas, and both programs now chase the same ACC standing. Grails Miami runs the conference slate across Wynwood, with the main feed on the matchup that carries the room and the covered patio open through the afternoon.

Louisville hosts at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, a compact bowl on the south edge of campus where the seats sit close to the field and a 3:30 kickoff gets loud in the first quarter. SMU travels in from University Park, a program with deep Texas recruiting territory around it and a history that predates the modern conference map by decades. ACC races tend to be settled by road results in September rather than anything in November, which is the structural weight here. Four quarters, one league table, two fan bases that understand the math.

Game Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026. Kickoff 3:30 PM ET. NCAA Football, ACC. L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY. Meeting point: Grails Miami, Wynwood.

Where to Watch SMU vs Louisville 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
• Hookah lounge, a rare combo with a sports-bar setup in Wynwood
• Reservations accepted for groups

The room fills from the opening drive and the patio holds the energy through the fourth quarter. Short walk back into the rest of Wynwood once the clock hits zero.

La ACC se extendió hacia el oeste cuando SMU entró a la conferencia, y un sábado como este muestra lo que significa ese cambio en la práctica. Louisville está en una zona de Kentucky donde los sábados de football son un evento de ciudad, SMU está dentro de Dallas en uno de los campus privados más antiguos de Texas, y ambos programas ahora pelean por la misma posición en la ACC. Grails Miami pone la jornada de la conferencia en las pantallas de Wynwood, con la señal principal en el juego que manda y el patio cubierto abierto toda la tarde.

Louisville recibe en el L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, un estadio compacto al sur del campus donde las gradas quedan cerca del campo y un kickoff de 3:30 se escucha fuerte desde el primer cuarto. SMU viaja desde University Park, un programa con territorio de reclutamiento profundo en Texas y una historia que precede por décadas al mapa actual de conferencias. Las carreras de la ACC se deciden con resultados de visita en septiembre más que con lo que pase en noviembre, y ahí está el peso real de este partido. Cuatro cuartos, una tabla, dos aficiones que entienden las cuentas.

Detalles del Juego

Sábado 19 de septiembre, 2026. Kickoff 3:30 PM ET. NCAA Football, ACC. L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY. Punto de encuentro: Grails Miami, Wynwood.

Dónde Ver SMU vs Louisville 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
• Lounge de hookah, combinación poco común con un montaje de sports bar en Wynwood
• Reservaciones disponibles para grupos

La sala se llena desde la primera serie y el patio mantiene la energía hasta el cuarto final. Caminata corta al resto de Wynwood cuando el reloj llega a cero.

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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–Thu   3 PM – 11 PM Fri   12 PM – 12 AM Sat   11 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

Awsome time best bar

diana codio — 5 out of 5 on Google on

Grails in Wynwood absolutely nails the sports bar experience, but with a personality all its own. The sneaker-themed concept is everywhere, from the sneaker shot glasses to the oversized cocktail souvenirs. It’s fun without feeling gimmicky, and the food holds up just as well. The smash burger is excellent, the wings are crispy and perfectly seasoned, and there’s nothing wrong with washing it all down with an ice-cold beer. If you’re there for weekend brunch, things get even more interesting. Grab a mimosa or sangria and, if you’re feeling ambitious, take on the 17-inch monster breakfast burrito “Bases Loaded Burrito”. Finish it in 20 minutes and your picture lands in their virtual Hall of Fame. I was smart enough not to try. For sports, this place is hard to beat. TVs are everywhere, and there’s a huge outdoor watch-party setup. Big shoutout to Nacho behind the bar, Paul, the mastermind in the kitchen, and Roger for keeping the games covered. If it’s game time and you’re in Wynwood, Grails is the place.

Manuel Ferrer — 5 out of 5 on Google on

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Grails is Miami's #1 Restaurant & Bar to Watch SMU vs Louisville
If you're a football fan, there's no better bar to watch football than Grails in Wynwood. With 75+ TVs, indoor seating plus the covered Miami Vice patio and the tented Yard, and an electric game-day atmosphere, it's perfect for big groups and die-hard fans alike. Reserve a table to lock in the best seats for NFL Sundays.

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