The Brief
- Oakland Athletic Club is re-opening on Thursday at 11 a.m. under new local ownership just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The sports bar had previously closed back in February, with the previous owner saying they couldn’t continue financially.
- The people behind this revival include members of Oaklandish, and restaurant and bar owners in the area.
OAKLAND, Calif. – The popular sports bar, Oakland Athletic Club, is making its grand return to the public, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
Sports bar making a comeback
What they’re saying:
Oakland Athletic Club is re-opening on Thursday at 11 a.m. under new local ownership.
The people behind this revival include members of Oaklandish, the lifestyle brand and apparel company based in The Town, and restaurant and bar owners in the area. …