Duke of Gloucester
From the name to the decor, this Yonge Street pub is British through and through—and there are no prizes for guessing which sports it shows (the eight screens faithfully broadcast European football and rugby). It serves the usual British fare, best washed down with a choice of 16 draft beers. 649 Yonge St. (at Isabella St.), 416-961-9704.

Wayne Gretzky’s
As if the name didn’t give it away, hockey rules at this mainstream resto-bar. Though they show other sports (Super Bowl Sunday is a big draw), the bar’s 13 TV screens are mostly filled with stick action from around North America, courtesy of two satellite dishes. It also hosts live-to-air broadcasts, featuring pre- and post-game commentary, from Mojo AM radio. Hockey paraphernalia adds to the theme park atmosphere, though the crowd is surprisingly well dressed. The bar menu offers everything from baked Danish brie to a hockey-themed burger (“The Great One” has a patty branded with a 99). 99 Blue Jays Way (at Wellington St. W.), 416-979-7825.

The Loose Moose
This cheesy after-work bar does a roaring trade on game night. More macho sports fans will no doubt appreciate the cringingly dubbed “naughty hottie” female hostesses. The party atmosphere appeals to university students, who knock back pints and wolf down wings. Shown on 62 screens, regular broadcasts include the Leafs, Raptors, Jays and Argos—though NASCAR, golf, NFL, soccer and rugby also get air time. 146 Front St. W. (at York St.), 416-977-8840.

Paupers
Though it’s not a proper sports bar, this historic Annex pub is still a pleasant place to catch the action—and plenty of locals do. On the second floor, there are two seven-foot-tall projection screens; during intermission everyone plays darts or samples one of the 16 beers on tap.

Scallywags Bar and Restaurant
A sister restaurant to Hemingways, this midtown hang draws 6 a.m. lineups for their international sporting broadcasts. Favourites include soccer, rugby and Gaelic football, shown on more than 35 screens, including three six-foot projections. Regulars include supporters for both the Tottenham Hotspurs and Liverpool. 11 St. Clair Ave. W. (at Yonge), 416-922-3737.

Shakey’s Sports Lounge
Named after Mike “Shakey” Walton, an ex-Leaf, this west-end bar resembles a miniature Hockey Hall of Fame. Sports fans of all ages pose beside autographed memorabilia; the coolest collectibles include four gold seats from Maple Leaf Gardens and framed paycheques of former Leafs stars. On game night, patrons are glued to eight TVs (including four 42-inch high-definition plasma screens).

Sports Centre Café
The real deal for sports fans, this midtown stalwart boasts wall-to-wall televisions (more than 60), three 20-foot projection screens, and booths with personal screens. (More screens are to be installed as part of an August reno.) Fans scream obscenities at referees, and random “Go Leafs Go” chants reverberate around the room. In addition to showing Ultimate Fighting Championships and boxing events, the bar televises almost any sport you can think of—curling, golf, even cricket being played in Pakistan. 49 St. Clair Ave. W. (at Avenue Rd.), 416-928-9525.

Turf Lounge
Horse racing, not hockey, is the name of the game at this chic spot, which broadcasts simulcast horse racing from across North America on over 60 TVs. And though gambling isn’t mandatory, the Bay Street crowd participates enthusiastically. Beginners are given a guide to horse racing, and live tellers take bets at computer terminals (the 21st-century version of being at the track).

WEGZ Stadium Bar
Watching the big game is the raison d’être of WEGZ, the mother of all sports bars. There are over 80 TVs, 10 huge projection screens and an enthusiastic crowd of sports fans (up to 850 on the busiest nights). Three fully equipped bars keep the beer flowing. Popular events include free broadcasts of Ultimate Fighting Championships. But WEGZ isn’t just for couch potatoes: there are two virtual golf simulators, three pool tables, and a range of video games. If you’re the betting kind, 24 screens offer live horse racing and off-track wagering. 2601 Rutherford Rd. (at Keele), Vaughan, 905-303-9349.

The Wheat Sheaf
Founded in 1849, this tavern claims to be the oldest place in Toronto to watch the game. A predominantly male crowd (it was a men-only bar until 1969) keeps a close eye on 11 screens. With a come-as-you-are vibe and 19 beers on tap, it’s a classic for game night.