We watch (and play) women’s sports.
Our story
Annie Weaver and Miranda Spencer first crossed paths on the field, playing for Altitude Sickness, a competitive women's flag football team in Denver. In addition to their roles as teammates, they forged a business partnership driven by a shared mission: to empower women and increase the visibility of women's athletics.
Their motivation grew from the shared experience of navigating a sports landscape where opportunities for women were scarce. Both had grown up having to play on boys’ teams due to the limited avenues available for girls in sports. The concept of women being professional athletes seemed distant until they witnessed the historic 1999 Women's World Cup game. Yet, even in 2024, it is nearly impossible to find a bar airing women’s sports.
The 99ers Bar seeks to change this reality. As Denver's first sports bar catering primarily toward women's athletics, it is part of a growing movement of women’s sports bars across the country. Here, women’s games are not merely broadcasted; they are celebrated. The space is dedicated to empowering all people who may not feel welcome at a traditional sports bar, including the LGBTQ community.
No matter who you are or who you’re cheering for, at the 99ers Sports Bar everyone is a part of the winning team.
Behind the name
In 1999, the U.S. women’s soccer team beat China with Brandi Chastain's winning penalty kick in the World Cup finale. Following the win, the team established the first professional women's soccer league, negotiated the first collective bargaining agreement, and made soccer a viable career for women.
The 99ers Sport Bar pays homage to that historic moment in sports and the team of women who accomplished it.
The hype is real.
