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Every year, sports fans across the globe gather to watch the Super Bowl.

It's the annual championship game of the USA's National Football League.

Held at the beginning of the year, it represents the climax of the season of games played the previous year.

Super Bowl LI - the 51st Super Bowl, using Roman numerals in the title - will be on February 5, 2017.

Taking place at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, it will be screened across the world.

The game is the world's second most-watched annual sports event, after the UEFA Champions League final.

Top pop stars perform at half-time, and big businesses clamour to get an advertising slot during the TV broadcast.

The highlight of the US sporting calendar will kick off at 11.30pm our time and is set to last till about 3.30am, with this year's half-time entertainment coming from Lady Gaga.

Adele revealed she had turned down an offer to perform at this year's Super Bowl.

So where can you watch the Super Bowl in Birmingham?

Walkabout Birmingham

Australian bar chain Walkabout is also getting ready for the Super Bowl excitement.

Expect big HD screens, electric atmosphere and loads of American treats including hot dogs, chicken wings and, of course, buckets of beer.

Its Birmingham bar in Broad Street will open on February 5 from 10pm to 5am and promises punters an awesome night of sport, entertainment and live action.

There'll be half-time entertainment, competitions and giveaways, plus food and drink throughout the night. It's a free event but it's best to book a table to guarantee a great view of the screen, table service and a selection of food and drink offerings on arrival.

As well as the game itself and this year’s eagerly awaited half-time show, headlined by Lady Gaga, there’ll be unique real-time stats, team profiles and live social media feeds shown alongside highlights from the NFL to feast your eyes on.

Walkabout's bar in Poplar Road, Solihull, is also having a Super Bowl night, from 10pm to 4am.

Michelle Farrell, brand communications manager at Walkabout, said: "Each year we raise our game for this special event, bringing the atmosphere of the Super Bowl to every one of our venues, and this year will be no different.

"Get ready for the biggest Super Bowl party we’ve ever thrown."

Rileys Sports Bar

Rileys' Birmingham bar in Essex Street, at the side of the Hippodrome, is offering Super Bowl action from 10pm on February 5.

Tickets are £5, which includes a free drink on arrival.

Rileys other West Midlands outlet, in Broad Street, Wolverhampton, is also going Super Bowl crazy for the night.

The Church Inn

The Great Hampton Street pub in Hockley will be open on February 5 from 7pm until 4am with both bars showing the game on a big screen.

There will be a pre-game warm-up at 7pm and the kitchen will be open late serving a special Super Bowl menu. This is not a ticket event, admission is free on a first come first served basis.

The Lord Clifden

Not far away from The Church Inn, you can find this lively modern pub in the Jewellery Quarter that bills itself as an urban art bar.

But, in this case, where there's art, there's sport and you can definitely enjoy the Super Bowl on the seven HD screens - against a backdrop of the venue's cool collection of street art.

Highlighted in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2015, this is a great place to enjoy the championships - whether in the bar, lounge or heated garden.

The kitchen will be open later and there will be complimentary snacks on offer to see you through the game and into the small hours.

Players Bar

The University of Birmingham Lions American Football Club is set to be inviting sports fans to its annual Super Bowl party at Players Bar in Broad Street, from 8.30pm to 4am.

Standard entry is £5 by ticket or at the door. Watch the game on huge HD projector screens or on plasma screens throughout the venue.

There's going to be a half-time performance from the Birmingham Pussycats cheerleaders, food available till late, a £3 drinks deal and raffle prizes.

VIP tickets cost £20 per head for booth seating, drink, dinner, table service and private screen.