Where to Watch NFL in Gilbert: Sunday Ticket Guide

Key Takeaways

NFL Sunday Ticket carries out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.
Local CBS and FOX games aren’t part of Sunday Ticket.
Bars use a separate commercial package, not the home plan.
Detroit Coney Grill’s sports bar page lists full Sunday Ticket coverage.
Lions games get main-screen priority at the Gilbert location.
Doors open at 10 a.m. daily at 1422 W Warner Rd in Gilbert.

Introduction

Wondering where to watch NFL in Gilbert when your team isn’t on local TV? Detroit Coney Grill on Warner Road is built for exactly that Sunday problem.

Our sports bar page lists the Arizona Cardinals and other NFL games with full Sunday Ticket coverage. Lions games get main-screen priority. And the food beats a bag of chips on the couch. See what to order with our top picks from the Detroit Coney Grill menu.

We serve alcohol only to guests 21 and older with a valid ID. Please drink responsibly.

First, a quick look at what Sunday Ticket actually covers.

What Is NFL Sunday Ticket?

NFL Sunday Ticket is the package that carries out-of-market Sunday afternoon games. If your team isn’t playing in the Phoenix market that week, this is how you see it live.

The NFL’s guide to watching live regular season games lays it out. CBS and FOX carry Sunday afternoon games for local markets. Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games require NFL Sunday Ticket.

That matters in the Valley. Arizona is full of fans from somewhere else. Packers, Bears, Steelers and Lions fans all want their game, not just the local one. Searching for bars showing the game near me usually starts right here.

So does it matter if you watch at home or at a bar?

How Is Sunday Ticket at a Bar Different From Sunday Ticket at Home?

Bars and restaurants can’t use a home subscription. They need a commercial version of Sunday Ticket.

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS’s Sunday Ticket page explains the 2026 setup. Bars, restaurants and other venues can get the package through DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS or EverPass streaming. The page notes that EverPass holds the commercial rights. It also says pricing for public venues depends on fire code occupancy.

EverPass’s Sunday Ticket for Business page adds the key detail. The package carries every live out-of-market Sunday afternoon game. It doesn’t include local CBS and FOX games or national games.

Expert Insight: A Bar Needs Two Feeds to Show Every Sunday Game

Sunday Ticket alone won’t show you the Cardinals. The local CBS and FOX games come from regular broadcast TV, and Sunday Ticket fills in the rest. A bar that wants every Sunday game needs both feeds running side by side. So ask two questions before you pick a spot. Does the bar carry Sunday Ticket? Which game gets the sound?

At Detroit Coney Grill, the Lions get main-screen priority. Big Michigan games run with full sound.

So what does a full NFL Sunday look like here?

Where to Watch NFL Games in Gilbert

Detroit Coney Grill in Gilbert shows NFL games on big screens on every wall. If you’re sorting out where to watch NFL games in Gilbert, here’s how a typical NFL week breaks down.

Game type	How it airs	What to expect at Detroit Coney Grill
Local Sunday afternoon games	CBS and FOX in the Phoenix market	On screens, including the Cardinals
Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games	NFL Sunday Ticket	Listed as full Sunday Ticket coverage
Lions games	Local TV or Sunday Ticket, depending on the week	Main-screen priority with full sound
Sunday and Monday night games	National TV (NBC, ESPN)	On screens, with the 9 p.m. close in mind

Our Gilbert location is the dine-in sports bar Gilbert fans already know. If you’ve searched for restaurants with TVs in Gilbert, this is the one with big screens on every wall. It runs sound for the big game, too.

It’s also a full bar and grill in Gilbert, AZ, with draft beer and cocktails for guests 21 and older. Looking for a game night bar in Gilbert during the week? Monday night games play here too.

Now let’s make sure you show up on time.

What Time Do NFL Games Start in Arizona?

Most early Sunday games start at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Arizona time. Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time all year, so the gap with the East Coast shifts in November.

Use the Lions as a guide. The official Detroit Lions schedule lists most remaining games at 1 p.m. Eastern. That’s 11 a.m. in Arizona after Nov. 1. The Oct. 25 game against Green Bay kicks off at 4:25 p.m. Eastern, which is 1:25 p.m. here.

Here’s a simple Sunday plan:

Check your team’s kickoff in Eastern time.
Subtract three hours before Nov. 1, or two hours after.
Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a seat with a view.
Ask which screen will have your game’s sound.

We open at 10 a.m. every day. Early international games, like the Lions’ 7:30 a.m. Munich kickoff on Nov. 15, start before our doors open.

And once you’re seated, the food matters.

What Should You Order on an NFL Sunday?

Order something you can share between plays. Our menu is built for long Sundays.

Detroit Coney: chili, mustard and onions on a steamed bun
Sun Devil Burger: triple patty, bacon, hatch green chilies, Swiss, fried onions, jalapeños and chipotle aioli
Traditional or boneless wings for the table
Chili cheese fries for everyone

That’s the lineup that makes us one of the Sunday football bars AZ fans plan around. Comparing top rated bars in Gilbert? Check our screens and menu first.

Ready to pick a spot? Here’s where we are.

Where to Find Us

The Gilbert location is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with free on-site parking. It’s the full bar and grill Gilbert, AZ fans use on football Sundays. Our Scottsdale location shows the same NFL Sundays but is currently under renovation.

Location	Address	Phone
Gilbert	1422 W Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233	(480) 272-9842
Scottsdale	6953 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250	(480) 597-4300

Check the live Detroit Coney Grill menu before kickoff.

Here are the questions football fans ask us most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch NFL games in Gilbert on Sunday?

Detroit Coney Grill at 1422 W Warner Rd is a sports bar in Gilbert, AZ. It shows NFL games on big screens on every wall. Its sports bar page lists the Cardinals and other NFL games with full Sunday Ticket coverage. Doors open at 10 a.m. for early kickoffs.

What games does NFL Sunday Ticket include?

NFL Sunday Ticket carries out-of-market Sunday afternoon games. It doesn’t include the local CBS and FOX games shown in your market, or national prime-time games. Bars need a commercial version of the package, sold through DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS or EverPass for the 2026 season.

Can a bar use a regular Sunday Ticket subscription?

Bars and restaurants need the commercial package. DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS says the 2026 package covers bars, restaurants and other venues, with pricing based on fire code occupancy. EverPass holds the commercial rights. Sunday Ticket on YouTube is sold as a personal plan.

What time do NFL games start in Arizona?

Early Sunday games start at 10 a.m. Arizona time until early November, then 11 a.m. Late-afternoon games start around 1:25 p.m. before the change and 2:25 p.m. after. Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time all year, so the gap with the East Coast shifts.

Is there a sports bar near Gilbert for Lions fans?

Detroit Coney Grill’s Gilbert location on Warner Road is a home base for Lions fans in the East Valley. Lions games get main-screen priority with full sound for big Michigan matchups. Its sports bar page lists full Sunday Ticket coverage, and doors open daily at 10 a.m.

The Bottom Line

Sunday Ticket covers out-of-market games, and local CBS and FOX cover the rest. Now you know where to watch NFL in Gilbert, with the Lions on the main screen.