Minutes From Inglewood • Westchester, LA • 2026 Season
Where To Watch College Football Near Inglewood
Doors open at 9 AM every Saturday. USC, UCLA, the Big Ten, the SEC and the full College Football Playoff on big screens inside and out, a short drive from Inglewood and SoFi Stadium at the closest bar and restaurant to LAX.
Doors At 9 AM
Open for the 9 AM Pacific kickoffs, seven days a week.
Screens Inside And Out
Big screen TVs across the bar plus TVs on the outdoor patio.
Happy Hour Daily
3 to 6 PM every day. $8 well drinks and $1 off all drafts.
Closest To LAX
The nearest bar and restaurant to the terminals, minutes from your gate.
Your College Football Home Base Near Inglewood
Saturdays in the fall have a rhythm, and it starts early on the West Coast. When the East Coast window kicks at 9 AM our time, our doors are already open. Melody Bar & Grill sits on S. Sepulveda Blvd in Westchester, closer to LAX than any other bar and restaurant and about ten minutes west of Inglewood. That puts us in reach of fans from Inglewood, Playa del Rey, El Segundo, Hawthorne and Culver City, flight crews on a layover, and travelers with a long connection who would rather watch the game than sit at a gate.
We run football all day. USC and UCLA are the house teams, but we pull in the Big Ten, the SEC, the rivalry weekend slate and every round of the College Football Playoff. Big screens run through the bar and out onto the patio, so you get the game whether you want air conditioning or afternoon sun with planes overhead. Tell the bartender which game you want with sound and we will make it happen.
No cover, ever. Full bar, full kitchen, and a lineup of daily specials that lands on whatever day your team plays. And when the last whistle blows, the night keeps going, because we have live music, karaoke, comedy and DJs on the calendar all week long.
Happy Hour
Every day, 3 to 6 PM
$8 wells • $1 off drafts
Monday
Half off burgers
11 AM to 3 PM
Tuesday
$3 tacos & $8 margaritas
All day
Thursday
Half off sandwiches & wraps
11 AM to 3 PM
Friday
$3 sliders
11 AM to 3 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Weekend brunch
9 AM to 1 PM
Why Fans Pick Melody On Saturdays
Big Screens, Inside And Out
TVs run the length of the bar and continue onto the patio, so the noon window and the night game are both covered no matter where you sit. Ask for your game with sound and we will put it up.
Early Doors For Early Kicks
We open at 9 AM. That is the first Pacific kickoff of the day, so you are not standing outside a locked door while the ball is in the air. Coffee, brunch and a cold one all available from open.
Minutes From The Terminals
We are the closest bar and restaurant to LAX, and about ten minutes from Inglewood and SoFi Stadium. Long layover, delayed flight, or an early arrival with hours to kill, you can be on a barstool watching football faster than you can clear another security line.
USC And UCLA Territory
Trojans and Bruins fans both have a seat here, and rivalry weekend is the loudest Saturday of our year. Filter the schedule below by your team to see exactly when to show up.
Deals On Every Game Day
Happy hour runs 3 to 6 PM daily, weekend brunch goes 9 AM to 1 PM, and each weekday has its own special. Whatever day your team plays, there is a deal waiting. See all daily specials.
Entertainment All Week
The game ends and the night starts. Live music, karaoke, stand up comedy and DJ nights are on the calendar every week. Check what is on tonight.
How To Run A Full Football Saturday Here
Doors open for the first window. Grab a table before the room fills, order off the brunch menu, and settle in.
The afternoon window stacks up. Move to the patio if the weather is right and watch planes climb out of LAX between drives.
Happy hour starts. $8 well drinks and $1 off every draft, right as the marquee late afternoon game kicks. Happy hour details.
Primetime game on the big screens, then live music, karaoke, comedy or a DJ takes over. No cover, no reason to leave.
Doors at 9 AM • No Cover • Westchester
College Football At Melody
Every kickoff below is Pacific time. Filter by your team, then walk in and tell us which game you want with sound.
Texas VS Oklahoma
Red River Rivalry
USC VS Ohio State
UCLA VS Illinois
Ohio State VS Michigan
The Game
Alabama VS Auburn
Iron Bowl
USC AT UCLA
Battle for L.A.
Big Ten Championship
CFP Selection Day
Bracket Reveal
CFP Quarterfinal
Cotton Bowl
CFP Quarterfinal
Peach Bowl
CFP Quarterfinal
Rose Bowl
CFP Semifinal
Orange Bowl
CFP Semifinal
Sugar Bowl
CFP National Championship
Kickoff times and networks are set by the networks and can move. We show every game we can pull in on big screens inside and on the patio.
Melody Bar & Grill • 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Westchester • (310) 670-1994
Inside Melody On A Game Day
Screens everywhere, a patio with a view of the LAX flight path, a kitchen that runs from brunch through late night, and a room that fills up fast on rivalry weekends. Ten minutes from Inglewood, five from the terminals.
After The Final Whistle
Football is the afternoon. The night is ours too. Something is on our calendar every week of the season.
Live Music
Local bands and solo acts take the room after the late game wraps. Full bar, full kitchen, and no cover to walk in.
See Live MusicKaraoke Nights
Whether your team covered the spread or not, the mic is open. One of the most reliable karaoke rooms on the Westside.
See KaraokeStand Up Comedy
Working comics running new material a few minutes from LAX. A good landing spot for a Saturday that started at 9 AM.
See ComedyDJ Nights
Hip hop, throwbacks and open format sets running late. The screens stay on for the West Coast night game while the floor fills up.
See DJ NightsTaco Tuesday
$3 tacos and $8 margaritas all day, every Tuesday. A soft landing between weekend slates when your team is on a bye.
See Taco TuesdayDaily Specials
Happy hour 3 to 6 PM every day, weekday lunch deals, and a different food special most days of the week.
See All SpecialsCollege Football At Melody: Questions Answered
Where can I watch college football near Inglewood?
Melody Bar & Grill at 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd in Westchester is about ten minutes west of Inglewood and SoFi Stadium, and the closest bar and restaurant to LAX. We show college football on big screen TVs inside the bar and on our outdoor patio all season, with no cover charge.
What time do you open on Saturdays during football season?
We open at 9 AM every day, including Saturdays. That covers the first Pacific kickoff window, so you can walk in with the ball already in the air rather than waiting on a locked door.
Do you show both USC and UCLA games?
Yes. Trojans and Bruins fans both have a home here. Use the filter tabs on the schedule above to see USC games, UCLA games, or the full slate. Rivalry weekend, when the two meet, is one of the biggest days on our calendar.
Is there a cover charge to watch the game?
No. There is never a cover charge for football at Melody, on any Saturday, including playoff games and the national championship.
Can you put my game on with sound?
Ask the bartender when you sit down. We run multiple screens and do our best to get every table the game they came for. Sound generally goes to the biggest game in the room, but we are happy to work with you, especially if you get in early.
Do I need a reservation for a big game?
We do not take online reservations, so seating is first come, first served. For rivalry games, playoff rounds and the national championship, come early. If you are bringing a large group, call us at (310) 670-1994 and we will do what we can.
Do you serve brunch during morning kickoffs?
Yes. Weekend brunch runs 9 AM to 1 PM Saturday and Sunday, which lines up with the early and midday windows. You can see the full brunch menu here.
What are your happy hour times?
Happy hour runs 3 to 6 PM every single day, with $8 well drinks and $1 off all draft beers. That lands right in the middle of the afternoon football window. Full happy hour details here.
Is there outdoor seating to watch the game?
We have an outdoor patio with TVs and a view of planes coming into LAX. It is a popular spot for the afternoon slate when the weather is good.
Can I watch during a layover at LAX?
Plenty of people do. We are the nearest bar and restaurant to the airport, so a rideshare from the terminals takes only a few minutes each way. If you have a three hour connection or a delayed flight, you can catch most of a game and still make it back with time to spare.
Do you show the College Football Playoff and the New Year’s Six bowls?
Yes. We carry the full playoff run: selection day, the first round, all four quarterfinals including the Rose Bowl right up the road in Pasadena, both semifinals, and the national championship. Use the Playoff & Bowls tab on the schedule above.
Can I order food to go on game day?
Yes. You can order Melody on DoorDash for delivery or pickup if you are watching from home or your hotel near LAX.
More At Melody
9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Westchester
The closest bar and restaurant to LAX and a short drive from Inglewood, open at 9 AM every day of football season. Big screens inside and out, no cover, full bar and full kitchen from the first kickoff through the national championship.
