California's first women-only sports bar opens doors

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Watch Me! Sports Bar, a new venue focused solely on women's sports, opened its doors July 26. Offering a fresh stage for female athletes, the owners say this is California's first and the world's fifth sports bar devoted to women's athletics.

Co-owned by Jackie Diener and Megan Eddy, a married couple, Watch Me! Sports Bar launched with a viewing party coinciding with the Summer Olympics in Paris. As the Olympics wrap up, Diener and Eddy aim to provide an inclusive environment where patrons can enjoy women's sports with audio.

"We want to create a space where women's athletic accomplishments are front and center," Diener said.

The bar features a menu curated by Chef Charlie Ray, who placed in the top three in "The World Cook" competition and competed on the Food Network's "Battle of the Decades."

"Our goal is to provide high-quality, creative food that complements the unique focus of our sports bar," Ray said.

The opening of Watch Me! Sports Bar rides a wave of growing appreciation for women's sports, sparking similar venues across the U.S.

Located at 6527 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Watch Me! Sports Bar offers a unique sports-viewing experience. Its commitment to featuring women's sports with sound aims to fully immerse fans in the action.

For those missing their dose of women's sports competitions post-Olympics, Watch Me! Sports Bar might be the perfect new hangout to catch the latest games and events.