The English Premier League returned last week and the first round of fixtures have definitely set the tone for the rest of the season. Champions Chelsea were stunned by Burnley in 4-3 thriller, newly promoted Huddersfield Town got an opening day win at Crystal Palace, and there was a brace of goals for Manchester United's new signing Romelu Lukaku as they crushed West Ham 4-0.
Despite the somewhat inconvenient time difference (start times range between 7.30pm and 3am), there are plenty of bars around Shanghai that will be screening the games. Check out our list below to find your nearest venue to watch all the action.
The Camel
The Camel is one of the best places to watch sports in Shanghai with screens everywhere and the ability to show every major sporting event, regular happy hours (until 8pm daily) and a weekly pub quiz.
1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu (6437 9446).
Big Bamboo
Big Bamboo is one of the larger and more popular sports bars in the city. There are live feeds of almost every sport imaginable, hearty pub food and the beer is moderately priced.
Big Bamboo (Jingan) 123 Nanyang Lu, near Tongren Lu (6256 2265).
Big Bamboo (Jinqiao) 381 Hongfeng Lu, near Biyun Lu (5030 1770).
Cages Bar and Sports
Shanghai’s beloved bats-and-beer destination Cages Bar and Sports shows games on their big screen, with a variety of drinks and food available. You can also take out your frustrations in the batting cages if your team loses...
Third floor, Jingan Sports Centre, 428 Jiangning Lu, near Wuding Lu (5299 5273).
Cape Grape
South African bar Cape Grape will show matches on their big screens and has a range of 15 wines on offer, as well as beers, cocktails and a diverse menu of food.
No. 30, 3338 Hongmei Lu, Laowai Jie, near Yanan Xi Lu (5430 0178).
The Shed
The Shed is a relaxed laidback space for cheap, quality drinks with a healthy dose of live sports screenings. There's also a menu of comforting pub grub.
698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Kangding Lu (6237 6381).
Shanghai Brewery (Donghu Lu)
The popular Donghu Lu location will be screening games accompanied by their large range of drinks and diverse menu.
20 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Lu (3356 3996).
Shanghai Brewery (Hongmei Lu)
This large venue with lots of big screen sports, pool tables and a broadly Western food menu (mains 60-80RMB) stands out from the Laowai Jie crowd thanks to its range of quality craft beers.
No. 21C, 3338 Hongmei Lu, Laowai Jie, near Yanan Xi Lu (6406 5919).
Champions Sports Bar
Champion Sports Bar will be screening Premier League games for guests and visotors alike at their Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao setting.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, 2270 Hongqiao Lu, near Jianhe Lu (6237 6000).
The Spot
A popular and spacious sports bar in Jingan, The Spot boasts more than five big screens for live matches, cheap beer and decent pub fare.
331 Tongren Lu, near Beijing Lu (6247 3579).
*The season runs until Sun May 13. Keep an eye on the online blog for an updated list of venues screening the games.