Big Apple Bears

UEFA Cup Final

2008-05-12T05:04:00.003-04:00

The Big Apple Bears are proud to present Rangers v Zenit, live at the Blue Room.

Kick-off is at at 2.45 but we expect the bar to be busy so if you can, get along early and secure your spot.

Since the game is on Fox Soccer Channel, there will be no cover charge for the game.

Also, we are currently planning our end of season party for the Scottish Cup Final on May 24. Details will be posted on this site soon.

Rangers v Dundee United, Saturday @ 7.30am

2008-05-09T14:22:00.003-04:00

Another early start at the Blue Room, as we have one more game to take care of before the UEFA Cup final. If the main door is not open, try the side door just a few yards down 60th street, up the iron stairs.

The usual cover charge of $10 will apply.

The UEFA Cup Final will be shown at the Blue Room. More details later.

Rangers v Motherwell, Wednesday @ 2.45pm

2008-05-07T09:47:00.002-04:00

The Big Apple Bears will be showing the Rangers v Motherwell clash live, with a 2.45 kick-off.

Usual cover charge applies: $10 per person.

Hibs v Rangers, Sunday @ 9am

2008-05-03T07:37:00.002-04:00

Nurse your hangover with us at the Blue Room on Sunday morning. While we will be dreaming of Manchester, there is domestic business to be taken care of in a must win game for Rangers.

Please note that since the bar will not be officially open, entrance will most likely be by the side door, which is a few yards down 60th Street and up some iron steps.

Fiorentina v Rangers, Thursday @ 2.45pm

2008-04-28T16:29:00.002-04:00

Is this the biggest game for Rangers since Marseille in 1993? Whatever it is, we will be showing it at the Blue Room at 2.45pm on Thursday.

Prior to the big game, we will be showing the other Semi-Final (Zenit v Bayern Munich) at 12.30pm.

Note that there is no cover charge for this game since it is being broadcast for free on Fox Soccer Channel.

Rangers v Fiorentina & Celtic v Rangers

2008-04-22T15:15:00.003-04:00

Rangers v Fiorentina will be shown at the Blue Room on Thursday, with a 2.45 kick-off. There will be no cover charge for this game, since it is being broadcast for free on Fox Soccer Channel.

Celtic v Rangers will also be shown on Sunday, with a 7.30am kick-off. Note that there is a $15 cover charge for this game, and that entry to the Blue Room will be by the side door, a few yards down 60th Street.

There won't be any food for sale during the Old Firm game, but feel free to bring your own breakfast with you. The Big Apple Bears recommend the Cozy Corner one block up the street from the Blue Room.

If you have never been to New York before, please note that it is customary to tip bartenders here. The usual rate is $1 per drink. Just leave it on the bar. In many bars, including the Blue Room, a bar tender will often give you a free drink at some point to thank you for the tips.

Celtic and St Johnstone games confirmed

2008-04-14T17:40:00.002-04:00

The next few games are confirmed for live transmission at the Blue Room.

Celtic v Rangers in the SPL: Wednesday @ 2.45pm

Rangers v St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final: Sunday @ 10am

Please note that as usual, the cost for the Old Firm game will be $15.

All non-Old Firm games (e.g. St Johnstone) are $10. The fee is used to cover the cost of the satellite transmission.

Partick Thistle v Rangers, Sunday @ 10AM

2008-04-10T12:06:00.003-04:00

Join us in the Blue Room this Sunday as we watch The Rangers play Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup Quarter Final Replay. Kick off is at 10AM

Remember: entry is usually by the side door (up the iron steps which are located a few yards down 60th street). A cover charge of $10 will apply to cover the cost of the satellite feed.

Sporting v Rangers, Thursday @ 2.45pm

2008-04-08T16:18:00.001-04:00

The Big Apple Bears bring you the return leg in the UEFA Cup quarter finals. Kick off is at 2.45pm

We will also be showing the Zenit/Leverkusen game at 12.30pm.

Rangers v Sporting, Thursday at 2.45pm

2008-03-31T13:25:00.003-04:00

UEFA Cup action returns to The Blue Room as Rangers take on Sporting at 2.45pm on Thursday.

For anyone that arrives early, we hope to bring you Leverkusen v Zenit at 12.30pm and after our game, we can show a tape delay of Fiorentina v PSV Eindhoven at 5pm.

Also, the Dundee United game has been confirmed for 9am on Sunday,

Rangers v Celtic, Saturday @8.30am

2008-03-26T11:42:00.003-04:00

The second Old Firm game of the season is finally here after a long wait. The last game was in October. We lost in the league on either side of that victory (at home to Hibs and away to Dundee Utd). Since then, our league form is: won 17 and drawn one (away to the Sheep just before Xmas).

The Blue Room should be open shortly after 8am. A cover charge of $15 will be collected per person.

If you are visiting from out of town, please note that we now have Big Apple Bears T-shirts available (see photo above). They cost $20 each and we have all sizes from Small through to XXL. If you are going to buy any for your mates back home, remember to get their sizes from them.

Rangers v Hibs @11am, Saturday

2008-03-20T20:46:00.002-04:00

After what seems like ages (6 games actually) its back to SPL action. Rangers v Hibs will be shown at the Blue Room on Saturday, with an 11am kick-off.

Rangers v Partick Thistle @ 3.45 on Wednesday

2008-03-18T17:33:00.001-04:00

Rangers v Partick Thistle will be screened at the Blue Room on Wednesday, March 19. Kick-off is scheduled for 3.45pm

Bremen and Dundee United: both games are ON

2008-03-11T13:25:00.003-04:00

Thursday, Mar 13: UEFA Cup game v Werder Bremen. Kick-off is at 3.30pm

Sunday, Mar 16: CIS Cup Final v Dundee Utd. Kick-off is at 11am

Please note that as usual, there will be a cover charge of $10 per person at each game.

Rangers v Hibs will NOT BE SHOWN

2008-03-07T17:06:00.002-05:00

The Rangers v Hibs game will not be shown in North America. We have been told there will be no TV coverage of the match whatsoever (not even highlights) so there is no feed that can be used for the game.

In the unlikely event that this information changes tomorrow (Saturday) we will update the website.

Rangers v Werder Bremen, Thursday @ 3pm

2008-03-04T12:07:00.002-05:00

Round of 16 in the UEFA Cup. Rangers v Werder Bremen will be shown in the Blue Room, with a kick-off of 3pm.

If there are any Bremen fans out there, you are welcome to join us. As is the case for any game, opposition fans are welcome (we have even had the odd Celtic fan at an Old Firm game!!). Note there is a charge of $10 to cover the cost of the satellite transmission.

Panathinaikos and Gretna games are confirmed for transmission

2008-02-19T14:11:00.003-05:00

Thursday February 21: Panathinaikos V Rangers in the UEFA Cup 2nd Leg. Kick-off is at 12:00pm

Sunday February 24: Rangers V Gretna in the SPL. Kick-off is at 10:00am.

The usual charge of $10 applies to cover the cost of the satellite broadcast.

Kilmarnock v Rangers, Sunday @ 9am

2008-02-14T16:04:00.001-05:00

This game will be shown live at the Blue Room on Sunday morning. As usual, entry will be by the side door, which is a few yards down the hill on 60th Street.

Falkirk and Panathinaikos games are ON

2008-02-07T16:22:00.000-05:00

Falkirk game on Saturday (10am) and Panathinaikos on Wednesday (3pm) will be shown at the Blue Room.

Hibs v Rangers, Sunday @ 7am

2008-02-02T16:01:00.000-05:00

This game will be on at the Blue Room. As usual, entry is through the side door a few yards down 60th Street.

St Mirren and Hearts: Game ON

2008-01-25T23:58:00.000-05:00

St Mirren on Saturday (10am) and Hearts on Wednesday (2.45pm) will both be shown at the Blue Room, 2nd Avenue and 60th Street.

Upcoming fixtures

2008-01-14T18:46:00.000-05:00

Gretna game is on (assuming it's on, if you know what I mean).

2.45pm in the Blue Room, Wednesday 16th January.

Sunday's game vs Caley is also on - 9am kickoff, Sunday 20th January.

Usual pricing, $10 guests, $5 members.

Scottish Cup 4th Round

2008-01-10T09:12:00.000-05:00

In what is almost certainly a first, East Stirlingshire's match on Sunday will be broadcast live in New York. Rangers provide the opposition.

10am KO on Sunday 13th @ the Blue Room, 60th & 2nd.

Usual pricing applies: $10 guests, $5 members.

Dundee United and St Mirren confirmed

2008-01-03T22:07:00.000-05:00

Saturday 5 @ 10am vs Dundee United
Tuesday 8 @ 2.45pm vs St Mirren

$10 guests, $5 members

Alan Hutton, please stay!

Old Firm game has been POSTPONED

2007-12-31T08:46:00.000-05:00

The Celtic-Rangers game scheduled for Wednesday 2nd Jan has been postponed - both teams felt it was inappropriate to play so soon after Phil O'Donnell's death.