It’s NBA and NHL playoff season, and excitement is running through our veins. Last night, to our surprise, the City of Brampton announced that Garden Square would not show the Leafs’ Playoff Game #1:

For those asking – Tonight’s playoff game will NOT be on the screen in #GardenSq. You can watch it at local bars and restaurants — City of Brampton (@CityBrampton) April 13, 2017

This begs the question — where are Brampton’s liveliest bars and restaurants to watch the Leafs and Raptors games? We visited and called around to almost every bar in Brampton to find out their playoff details. Here are our guaranteed picks for playoff parties — think projector screens, extra TVs, giveaways and a whole lot of beer and wings — and in no particular order:

Both Leafs and Raptors, preference to Leafs

It’s a sports bar from a hockey star. Would you expect otherwise? Keep note: the screens will change from the Raptors playoff games to the Leafs playoff games if the games overrun, ie Saturday, April 15.

36 Main St. North

Both Leafs and Raptors, preference to Raptors

32 screens. You’re bound to find a good seat in the house. This location is especially great for the Raptors games — you may win a prize if you’re drinking a Coors Light tallboy. Grab some wings, sit back and cheer on the boys!

10886 Hurontario St.

Both Leafs and Raptors

Think big projectors. How else can you watch the game? Come early — Magnum’s is notorious for being a lively party during playoffs, and always turns into standing room for the latecomers.

21 McMurchy Ave N.

Both Leafs and Raptors

One 80 inch, a few 60 inches and at least 2 projectors. It’s a sports-themed restaurant with an extensive menu, an even better sharing menu for groups, and a great crowd to cheer with. Get there early to get a seat, or you’ll be squished like a sardine.

30A Kennedy Rd S.

Both Leafs and Raptors

One large screen and 9 flat screens means you will get to see the game from every angle. It does get busy and they have extra staff working during playoff games so expect good service despite the crowd.We recommend the wings and pulled pork poutine.

456 Vodden St E.

Both Leafs and Raptors

TVs at every angle, and the restaurant is made to look like a stadium. Traditionally the place you’d check out for UFC fights, but since it’s playoff season, it’s NBA and NFL everywhere.

70 Maritime Ontario Blvd

Both Leafs and Raptors

At least 16 screens and a big one in between. Rejeanne’s lives and breathes sports and the restaurant goes all out during playoff season. This year, they’re giving away Leafs t-shirts throughout the playoffs and a jersey at the end of the season, and they’re still deciding their Raptors giveaways.

700 Balmoral Dr.

Both Leafs and Raptors

One big screen and 12 smaller screens. Come early to grab a seat because it gets packed. During the Leafs games, Oscar’s also gives out ballots for prizes and take home cups if you make Molson Canadian your beer of choice.

1785 Queen St E.

Both Leafs and Raptors

The Queen & 410 location always gets packed during playoffs. I found out the hard way a few years ago. Get there early or make a reservation. It’s a chain restaurant, but the atmosphere is insane.

154 West Dr.

Mark your calendars — here are the playoff schedules:

Raptors

Game 1: Saturday, April 15; Bucks @ Raptors, 5:30 pm

Game 2: Tuesday, April 18; Bucks @ Raptors, 7:00 pm

Game 3: Thursday, April 20; Raptors @ Bucks, 8:00 pm

Game 4: Saturday, April 22; Raptors @ Bucks, 3:00 pm

Game 5: Monday, April 24; Bucks @ Raptors, 7:00 pm

Game 6: TBA

Game 7: TBA

Leafs

Game 1: Thursday April 13, Capitals won 3-2

Game 2: Saturday, April 15; Leafs @ Capitals, 7:00 pm

Game 3: Monday, April 17; Capitals @ Leafs, 7:00 pm

Game 4: Wednesday, April 19; Capitals @ Leafs, 7:00 pm

Game 5: Friday, April 21, Leafs @ Capitals, TBA

Game 6: Sunday, April 23, Capitals @ Leafs, TBA

Game 7: Tuesday, April 25, Leafs @ Capitals, TBA

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