Where to Watch Premier League Football in Kemer: Sports Bars, Kick-Off Times & Matchday Tips

You are on holiday in Kemer, the Mediterranean sun is blazing, your all-inclusive wristband is on, and the pool bar is flowing. But it is Saturday afternoon, your team has a crucial Premier League fixture, and you do not fancy missing kick-off.

The dilemma facing thousands of British holidaymakers every weekend across the Antalya coast is simple: “Can I watch the match in my hotel, and if not, where is the best place to go?”

The quick answer: your hotel room television will almost certainly not show it, but Kemer and its surrounding resort villages boast friendly sports bars, lively terraces, and genuine Irish pubs where the beer is cold, multiple screens are running, and fellow supporters gather.

Before heading out, consult our verified matchday guide to find the right venue, understand local kick-off times, and make sure you get home safely after the final whistle. Discover more activities with our Things to Do in Kemer Guide and Kemer Excursions.

Quick Decision Matrix: Sports Bars in Kemer & Surrounding Resorts

1. Best Places to Watch Premier League Football in Kemer Centre

Central Kemer is the main hub for live sport. If you stay in Kemer town, everything is within an easy 5 to 10-minute walk:

Friends Restaurant (Liman Caddesi)

Located right along the bustling pedestrian spine of Liman Caddesi (No: 28/A), Friends Restaurant is one of Kemer's most established tourist dining spots. On matchdays, the open-air terrace transforms into a social viewing hub. Multiple screens show simultaneous fixtures, with English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and international tournaments regularly shown. With European, Italian, and Turkish menus, it is an easy compromise if non-football family members want a relaxed meal while you watch the match. Just a short stroll further along Liman Caddesi, Captain Pirate Restaurant Bar also offers large shaded outdoor screens, full English commentary for top Premier League matches, and an entertaining pirate-themed atmosphere that families and football fans alike enjoy.

The Old Green House Irish Pub (Atatürk Caddesi)

If you crave the atmosphere of a proper British or Irish boozer—complete with polished timber, framed football shirts, club pennants, and draught pints—head to The Old Green House on Atatürk Caddesi. The screens are strategically positioned around the bar and seating alcoves, offering unobstructed sightlines. It is widely considered the best spot in central Kemer for heated Sunday derbies.

LEON Restaurant & Cocktail Bar (Atatürk Caddesi No: 46 D:E)

Situated on Atatürk Caddesi near central boutique shopping, Leon functions as both an upscale cocktail eatery and an active sports venue. Large, sharp screens in the outdoor seating area cater to live football fans. It is an excellent venue if you want a quality sirloin steak or craft burger alongside 90 minutes of football.

Dejavu Lounge (Liman Caddesi No: 1)

Located at the top of Liman Caddesi close to the central clock tower, Dejavu Lounge offers a stylish, open-air street perspective. While it is primarily a cocktail bar and lounge rather than a dedicated sports pub, they regularly screen major televised matches on their terrace monitors.

2. Staying in Çamyuva, Göynük, Kiriş, Beldibi or Tekirova?

Not every holidaymaker stays in central Kemer. If you are based in the satellite resort strips, you have local choices:

• Çamyuva — Monte Lara Restaurant & Bar: Guests staying in Çamyuva's sprawling beachfront resorts do not need to journey into Kemer centre. Monte Lara is well-known among returning British tourists for its friendly management and willingness to tune secondary screens to your specific team’s game.
• Göynük — Tim's Pub (TimsPub): Located on Atatürk Caddesi (3001 Sokak), Tim's Pub holds a stellar 4.9-star reputation. It is an authentic, friendly pub screening Premier League and European cup matches, complete with draught beer, cocktails, and welcoming hosts. It is the premier sports haven for holidaymakers staying along the Göynük hotel strip.
• Kiriş & Tekirova: Neither Kiriş nor Tekirova currently hosts an established, independent English sports bar along their hotel corridors.
  • From Kiriş: Hop on the white local dolmuş (minibus) outside your hotel gate; in just 10 minutes (€1.50 fare), you will arrive directly at Kemer clock tower and Liman Caddesi.
  • From Tekirova: Take the regular dolmuş northbound to Çamyuva (Monte Lara) or continue 20 minutes into Kemer centre.

3. The UK 3PM Blackout Advantage: Why Turkey Is Better for Matchday

One of the greatest perks for British football fans visiting Turkey is overcoming the UK Saturday 3:00 PM TV blackout.

Under UEFA Article 48, live football broadcasting on television is strictly prohibited in the United Kingdom between 14:45 and 17:15 on Saturday afternoons to protect domestic stadium attendances.

However, in Turkey:

• All 380 Premier League Matches Are Broadcast Live: Exclusive Turkish rights are held by beIN SPORTS (Digiturk) and its streaming service TOD through 2027/28.
• Every 3:00 PM Saturday Fixture Is Available: Whether your team is Arsenal, Man United, Crystal Palace, or Everton, their 3:00 PM Saturday match is legally available on commercial feeds.
• Watch with a Pint: You can sit under a Mediterranean awning in Kemer, sip a cold Efes or cider, and watch a 3:00 PM game live that you literally cannot watch legally on television back home in England.

4. UK Kick-Off Time vs Kemer Local Time

Turkey operates on permanent UTC+3 (TRT) year-round, having abolished seasonal clock changes in 2016. Because the UK switches between British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0), the time difference shifts during the season:

Crucial Tip for Winter Matches: If you visit Kemer in November, December, or during Easter holidays, note that an 8:00 PM UK kick-off starts at 23:00 in Kemer and concludes around 01:00 AM.

5. Will Your All-Inclusive Hotel Show the Match?

Before taking a taxi into town, it is worth asking your hotel guest relations desk or lobby bartender. However, manage your expectations:

1. In-Room TVs Are Useless for Sports: Hotel guest rooms use centralized satellite distribution featuring Turkish news channels, TRT, Russian entertainment, and German free-to-air channels. They do not carry encrypted beIN SPORTS Max channels.
2. Hotel Wi-Fi Pitfalls: Trying to stream via Sky Go, Now TV, TNT Sports app, or IPTV over hotel Wi-Fi usually results in stuttering or geo-blocking errors. Turkish hotel Wi-Fi bandwidth struggles on peak evenings and frequently blocks commercial VPN tunnels.
3. Lobby & Pool Bars: If a Turkish Süper Lig derby (Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş) clashes with your Premier League match, local hotel staff will invariably prioritize the Turkish game or evening animation shows. If you want guaranteed audio and fellow British fans, heading to an independent sports bar is always superior.

6. Five Golden Rules for Matchday in Kemer

1. The Digiturk Audio Trick: Digiturk commercial satellite boxes transmit bilingual audio tracks. If a match is playing with Turkish commentary, politely ask the server: "Could you please switch the audio track to English commentary?" On most Premier League feeds, it takes two clicks on their remote.
2. Arrive 30 to 45 Minutes Early: For high-profile derbies (Arsenal vs Tottenham, Liverpool vs Man United, Manchester Derby), seats directly facing main big screens fill up rapidly with British holidaymakers.
3. Verify Screen Allocation: If three Premier League games kick off simultaneously at 15:00, confirm with the bartender that your specific club will remain on your chosen screen for the full 90 minutes.
4. Payment Etiquette: While cards are widely accepted across all Kemer bars, paying for rounds in cash (Turkish Lira or Euros) is faster and avoids foreign exchange transaction markups on UK debit cards.
5. Plan Your Late-Night Return: Public dolmuş minibuses to Kiriş, Çamyuva, and Göynük stop running around 22:30–23:00. If your match finishes after 23:00, locate the nearest yellow taxi rank. Taxis operate on official UKOME taximeters; check our Antalya Taxi Prices & Transfer Guide for accurate fare expectations.

Combine your matchday with Kemer's local culture: check our Kemer Market Days Guide for morning shopping, or unwind before kick-off with a traditional foam massage at a Kemer Hamam.

Visiting other Turkish Riviera resorts? Check our companion matchday guides for Where to Watch Football in Side, Where to Watch Football in Alanya, Where to Watch Football in Antalya & Lara, and Where to Watch Football in Belek & Kadriye.