A story worth sharing.
From Burkel’s One Block Over to Sideline Sports & Social — explore the local headlines, video reports, and memories behind our Green Bay story.
From the local news.
An NBC 26 on-location report shares the people and traditions that made Burkel’s a Green Bay gathering place.
Burkel’s reflects on its final Packers home game
A video story filmed inside the bar featuring Kevin and Emily Burkel and longtime customers. Recorded when the business was preparing to close, before its subsequent reopening under the Sideline name.
The video opens on NBC 26’s website, where the station hosts the original report.
Same place. New era.
Coverage of the rebrand, renovations and exciting new ways to come together at Sideline.
Burkel’s reopens as Sideline Sports & Social
A closer look at the new name, the renovation, and why the longtime Green Bay gathering place returned.
Green Bay’s Burkel’s Sports Bar officially reopens under new name
Local 5 reports the reopening at 1007 Tony Canadeo Run as Sideline Sports & Social.
Burkel’s Sports Bar & Grill to reopen under new name
Kevin and Emily Burkel discuss the sale that fell through and the extensive preparations for reopening.
Jeopardy! Bar League is coming to Green Bay, and Ben Chan is hosting
Coverage of Sideline hosting the weekly Jeopardy! Bar League with Green Bay’s own Ben Chan.
Community & culture.
From local giving and game-day excitement to television trivia and memorable moments.
Wisconsin man helps lead collection effort for hurricane victims
Kevin Burkel and the team gathered supplies at Burkel’s One Block Over for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Jordan Love’s diamond-studded game-day arrival
Sideline was mentioned as the location of KAY’s Diamond Truth Booth outside Lambeau Field.
Taylor Swift’s visit brings excitement to Lambeau Field
A feature on local festivities mentions Burkel’s Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce look-alike competition.
Aaron Rodgers and the Barstool Fund
A year-in-review recalls Rodgers personally sharing news that Burkel’s had been selected for pandemic relief.
The Burkel’s archives.
Earlier reports and features offer a look back at the people, place and stories that came before Sideline.
Burkel’s Sports Bar & Grill announces plans to close
The initial announcement that the longtime sports bar would close at the end of the Packers season.
Green Bay sports bar to close after Packers season
WFRV covered the initial sale and announced closure, before later plans changed.
Brown County inauguration watch party at Burkel’s
Spectrum News reports on a political watch party held at Burkel’s One Block Over.
Green Bay Packers talk shows: A fanbase and media obsession
A photo-and-multimedia feature includes Burkel’s as the set of FOX 11’s Inside the Huddle.
New website and special offers from Burkel’s One Block Over
A local business feature about Burkel’s previous website and its daily food and drink specials.
Where to watch the big game this weekend
Green Bay’s visitor organization spotlights Burkel’s as a place to gather for the big game.