5 Tampa Bay Sports Bars Hosting Copa América Watch Parties

One of the biggest international sporting events is happening right now. And no, we're not talking about the Olympics or the qualifying trials, we're talking about the Copa América. The international tournament featuring teams from North and South America is happening now, with the final taking place on July 14. If you're looking for spots that are showing the games or hosting Copa América watch parties, look no further. We rounded up the best 5 Tampa sports bars where you can catch the matches.

It's been a long and crazy tournament so far, and we are currently in the semifinals. Unfortunately the U.S. team was knocked out in the 2nd round, losing to Panama. The final four teams are down to Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, and Columbia. With Argentina already setting their spot in the final from their 2-0 win against Canada last night. Which means the GOAT Lionel Messi will be heading to Miami to face Columbia. The Copa América final will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

The 2024 Paris Olympic games are quickly approaching. So we're gathering a list of athletes from the Tampa Bay area to watch out for as they compete for gold medals.

It's always an amazing opportunity and honor to represent your country and hometown in the Olympics. These athletes have worked hard their entire lives for this moment, so the least we could do is show our hometown competitors some love. The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26-August 11 and will be available to watch or stream on NBC.

Obviously a lot of eyes will be on some of the Olympic superstars like Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky, and more. There are 46 athletes from Florida confirmed to be competing in the 2024 Olympics. Only 1 state has more athletes being sent over to Paris (California with 143) but we'll be keeping our eyes on these 13 athletes from the Tampa Bay area. Only 2 states don't have any athletes representing for the Olympics: North Dakota, and Wyoming.

If you want to keep tabs on who's qualified for each Olympic event, click here. As the Olympics take place, we'll update our list with the result of each athlete's performance.

From Sarasota, FL. This is Clark's second Olympic appearance on the USA rowing team at only 24 years old.  In 2020 his team placed 5th in the Men's rowing category. Hopefully he'll bring home a medal this year!

Bobby will be competing in the swim competition. This is also his second appearance in the Olympics. Bobby is from Clearwater, FL and is a UF alumni. He is already a two-tie Olympic medalist (2 golds, 800-meter freestyle, 1500-meter freestyle). 

This will be Noah's first Olympic appearance. He's competing in the sailing competition. Noah is also from Clearwater, FL and graduated from USF with a degree in Microbiology. Noah has been sailing since he was 6 years old and won 1st in the US National Championship in 2023.  

Tracy will be competing in the Paralympics this summer in the Para Archery competition. Tracy is from Plant City and is a UT alumni. She discovered Para archery after surviving a life-threatening domestic violence attack, which caused the loss of her left eye and paralysis from the chest-down. Tracy qualified for Paralympic Games in May.

Mary is a 22 year old from Sarasota. She will be heading to Paris for her second Olympics this year. In 2020 she took home a silver medal (10m Air Rifle - Team). Mary was once referred to as the “rebel child” of shooting, she quit her high school team and learned to teach herself via YouTube videos and online resources. 

Dania is a world champion shooter but will be competing in her first Olympic competition this summer. She's a 29 year old from Tampa and a UF '17 alumni. Her nickname "Shooterina" is accurate after her seeing impressive world champion record (she's won 6 gold and 2 silver medals). 

Emma Weyant will be competing in the swimming races this summer. She brought home a silver medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (400m Individual Medley ). Emma is from Sarasota, she's a UF alumni, and is a four-time scholar athlete. 

Danielle is from St. Pete! She will be competing in the tennis games. She was a 2022 Australian Open Finalist, and 2022 French Open Quarterfinalist.

Nathan is from Oldsmar and will be on the USA soccer team!

This will be Erriyon Knighton's second time competing in the Olympics. He finished 4th in 200m race in the 2020 Tokyo games. He also beat Usain Bolt’srecord in the world U-20 in the 200-meter. Erriyon is from Tampa and is only 20 years old!

Nelly Korda is another fellow 2020 Olympian. The Bradenton native will be competing in the golf competition. Nelly won gold in the 2020 Tokyo games so hopefully she bring another gold medal home!

Austin Krajicek is from Brandon and trained at the IMG academy! This is his second Olympic appearance and will be competing in the tennis competition!

Parker Valby is from Tampa and went to East Lake High School. This will be her first time competing in the Olympics!

This will be Monae's first Olympic appearance! The Lakeland native will be competing in the track and field competition!