Crossbar: A New Home for Women’s Football Fans in Brighton

The growth of women’s football continues to be reflected not only on the pitch, but in the spaces being created around it.

Brighton is now home to Crossbar, a new women’s football bar designed to put the women’s game front and centre. More than just a venue to watch matches, Crossbar represents a shift in how women’s sport is experienced and celebrated.

For years, supporters of the women’s game have gathered wherever they could, often competing for screen time or settling for secondary coverage. Crossbar changes that dynamic. Here, women’s football is not an afterthought; it is the main event.

The venue offers fans a dedicated space to watch live fixtures, meet with friends, and share in the moments that define a season, from title races to derby-day drama. It provides something increasingly important in modern sport: community.

As attendances rise and broadcast figures continue to grow across the WSL, spaces like Crossbar highlight the strength and loyalty of the fanbase. They also reflect the increasing commercial and cultural recognition of the women’s game.

Brighton has long been known for its vibrant football culture, and Crossbar adds a new dimension to that landscape, one rooted in visibility, inclusion and celebration.

The video feature captures the atmosphere and ambition behind the project, offering a glimpse into what this space means for supporters and for the continued evolution of women’s football.