GAME DAY IS BETTER WITH
THE SQUAD.
Turn strangers into teammates. TheAssist connects you with 3-5 local sports fans to watch the next big game.
Spots are filling up quickly.
Discover NYC Sports Bars
Explore over 100+ bars across NYC, each with unique vibes, detailed TV counts, and the latest Google Reviews.
How Does It Work?
Experience the ultimate sports meetup in just a few simple steps.
Pick an upcoming game or recurring game night you want to attend.
Take a quick sports personality test to build your fan profile.
We match you with 3-5 other fans and pick a perfect sports bar.
Break the ice with game-themed conversation starters.
Enjoy the meetup, leave feedback, and join future events!
New Game Day Features
Enhance your experience with our latest features!
Social Captain
Step up as the Social Captain! Arrive on time, secure the reservation, and kick off the introductions.
Group Chats
Coordinate in real-time with your matched fans in a dedicated group chat on game day.
Cheat Sheet & Trivia
Break the ice with fun talking points and game-specific trivia to fuel the conversation.
From Our Blog
What Our Users Are Saying
Nearly 28% of our users return for another event!
"Friendly vibes, passionate fans, and great conversation."
- Calvin
"It was fun, just the right amount of people tbh."
- Eric
"Super fun time, would 100% go again!"
- Matt
How We Select Our Sports Bars
We hand-pick venues that enhance your viewing experience.
Top-Rated Atmosphere
Bars known for an electric sports vibe, great screens, and friendly staff.
Great Food & Drinks
Enjoy tasty bites and drinks so you never miss a second of the game.
Fan-Friendly Staff
Venues love hosting passionate fans, making every event unforgettable.
✉️ Why I Created TheAssist ✉️
I moved to NYC at the beginning of this year, and like many people new to a big city, I tried different meetups and apps. I quickly noticed my best connections were with fellow sports fans.
Watching games alone is fine—I do it all the time—but nothing beats cheering for your team with others (or, let’s be honest, a little friendly banter with opposing fans). Sports fans are a unique bunch: die-hard team loyalists, player-only fans, gamblers, fantasy freaks, and veterans. We’re loud, combative (trust me, I know), but there’s a camaraderie in that shared passion that’s hard to find elsewhere. I love matching those “sports vibes” together.
Over the past year, I’ve leaned into this passion: building my own fantasy basketball app, writing an NBA newsletter, and working at a fantasy sports startup.
Along the way, I’ve met so many fans who admit they’re lonely. I wanted to bridge that gap—so I built TheAssist. The app isn’t fully ready yet (whose MVP is?), but we just threw a Christmas day event and it was a good time! And we will continue to develop the app with further feedback.
If you’re around and want to squad up, come through. Let’s turn strangers into teammates.
— Vikram
Frequently Asked Questions About TheAssist
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