Crawl Street Tavern Becomes the Place to Be for NFL’s Early-Morning Team Takeovers in Ocean City, Maryland

Who says football has to wait until the afternoon? At Crawl Street Tavern in Ocean City, Sundays have been starting early, and the crowds are proving that fans are ready to bring their team spirit to breakfast.

Known as a popular Eagles bar that regularly draws a huge crowd on game days, Crawl Street Tavern has recently taken its football atmosphere to the next level with weekly NFL Team Takeovers for the league’s overseas games. For the past three Sundays, fans have packed the tavern early to cheer on their teams, turning the international morning matchups into a can’t-miss Sunday tradition.

This past Sunday was especially memorable. By 9:30 a.m., Crawl Street Tavern was nearly at capacity — a turnout that even surprised the team.

“Oh what a Sunday morning it was! For the past 3 Sundays we have had Team Take Overs. This morning at 9:30AM we were almost at capacity. We were almost in complete shock for a 9:30AM. 1PM sure, but 9:30AM… All I can say is… wow! Thank you very much!” the Crawl Street Tavern team shared.

The early crowds are a testament to the excitement surrounding the NFL’s international games and the chance for fans of different teams to come together and watch their squads compete. And there’s another reason to get out of bed early: Crawl Street Tavern offers a $5 breakfast sandwich special during NFL games, giving fans an affordable way to fuel up before kickoff.

While the tavern is already well-known among Eagles fans, these weekly Team Takeovers are bringing even more NFL fan bases through the doors. With international games continuing throughout the season, the early-morning football fun is becoming a Sunday staple in Ocean City.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan looking for your team’s crowd or simply want to enjoy football, breakfast and a lively game-day atmosphere, Crawl Street Tavern is making it clear that 9:30 a.m. can be just as exciting as 1 p.m. The takeaway? In Ocean City, football season starts early — and Crawl Street Tavern is ready for kickoff. You can catch the Texas vs. Jaguars game in London at 9:30AM this Sunday.