Rookies Sports Bar

06/17/2026

💥 WEDNESDAY AT ROOKIES 💥

Need a midweek pick-me-up? We’ve got you covered!

🍺 $1.50 Domestic Cans
🍺 $2.00 Ultra & Flight Cans
🥃 $3.50 Mini-Beers

PLUS TODAY ONLY…

🟡 Lemon Jell-O Shots
🟢 Lime-Grapefruit Jell-O Shots

💲1 EACH WHILE THEY LAST!

Cold drinks, cheap shots, and good company. See you at Rookies! 🍻

06/17/2026

Two weeks left to enter!!

💰 MAY/JUNE SLOT REWARDS GIVEAWAY 🎰

One lucky winner will win $500 in gift cards!!

06/16/2026

🍺 IT’S THE 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH… YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS! 🍺

All day long, enjoy $1 Busch Light Cans at Rookies Sports Bar! 💵🍻

And don’t forget, our regular Tuesday specials are still in play:

🥃 $2.25 Rail Mixers
☀️ $3.50 Sun Cruiser
⚡ $3.75 Vodka & Red Bull

Whether you’re stopping in after work, catching up with friends, or just looking for the best drink deal in town, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Rookies Sports Bar – Mattoon, IL

06/15/2026

🍋☀️ SUMMER IN A GLASS ☀️🍋

Introducing Rookies’ Adult Lemonade!

Cool, refreshing, and made for warm summer days. Choose from three delicious flavors:

🫐 Blueberry
🍓 Raspberry (sorry no raspberry emoji)
🍒 Black Cherry

Each Adult Lemonade is crafted with:
🥃 A DOUBLE of 3 Olives Vodka 🫐, 🍓, or🍒
🍓 A splash of matching flavor syrup
🍋 Simply Lemonade
💵 $7.50 (remember it’s a double)

The result is a smooth, fruity, refreshing cocktail that’s easy to drink and perfect for patio weather.

06/14/2026

Wow… LEGENDARY night at Rookies! 🍻🎶

First off, a huge thank you to our staff. Amanda, Taylor, and Lexy were absolutely running their tails off all night long, slinging drinks, taking care of customers, and keeping smiles on their faces through it all. We couldn’t ask for a better team.

Next, a shoutout to Saucy Swine BBQ. Brian, Monica, Clint, Gretchen, Harry, and Carry—thank you for bringing your amazing food and even better attitudes. From the brisket and chicken wings to the legendary Armadillo Eggs (IYKYK 🤤), everything was outstanding. If you’ve never tried Saucy Swine, you’re missing out on the best BBQ around, served by some of the best people around.

And finally… Klincher.

Holy cow, gentlemen.

There’s just something special that happens when you take the stage at Rookies. The energy, the atmosphere, the crowd interaction, the music—everything comes together to create an incredible experience. You didn’t just play a show; you created a vibe that had the entire place buzzing all night long.

To everyone who came out, grabbed a drink, ordered some food, sang along, danced, laughed, and helped make it another memorable night at Rookies—THANK YOU.

Nights like these remind us why we do what we do.

❤️🍻
-Rookies Sports Bar

06/13/2026

🎸 TONIGHT AT ROOKIES! 🎸

Klincher is setting up and ready to rock our outdoor stage tonight! 🤘

⏰ Music starts at 8:00 PM and will play until 11:00 PM.
(Our apologies — we previously posted midnight in error.)

🍖 Saucy Swine BBQ is on-site and begins serving at 5:00 PM! Don’t feel like staying? No problem — you’re welcome to pull in, grab some delicious BBQ to-go, and head on your way. But we’d recommend sticking around to hear one of the best bands in Central Illinois!

🍺 SERVICE INFO
• Two bartenders inside
• One bartender at our outdoor service window (limited drink menu)

🍻 DRINK SPECIALS
• $3.00 Fireball Shots 🔥
• $2.75 Domestic Beer 🍺
• $3.00 Bacardi Mixers 🍹
• $4.00 Cherry Bombs 💣

Grab your friends, enjoy some great food, cold drinks, and live music under the summer sky. We’ll see you at Rookies tonight!

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs. Paraguay TONIGHT! ⚽

🕗 Kickoff at 8PM
🍻 Happy Hour 8PM-10PM

• $5.50 Captain Morgan Doubles
• $1.50 Fireball Apple Shots
• $2.00 Landshark Bottles*

Catch every minute of the World Cup action at Rookies! 🇺🇸⚽🍺

🎶 Music Outside w/ Tom Vrem, Chelsea & Freedom LIVE!
⚽️ Soccer Inside on the surround sound!

*while they last

06/11/2026

⚽🌎 THE WORLD CUP at ROOKIES! 🌎⚽

Rookies Sports Bar is your 2026 FIFA World Cup headquarters for every match, every goal, and every unforgettable moment!

🇺🇸 USA Match Days = Something Extra! 👀

Keep an eye on our page for upcoming USA Match Happy Hours with drink specials & game-day promotions that we’ll be announcing.

⚽ Gather your crew.
🍻 Grab a drink.
📣 Wear your colors.
🏆 Watch the world’s biggest sporting event at Rookies!

The road to the World Cup starts here. 🇺🇸🔥⚽

06/11/2026

🎶 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃 🎶

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲
🎤 Tom Vrem, Chelsea Nolan & Freedom
🕗 8 PM - 11 PM
-Three great musicians & songwriters who will put on an amazing evening of music
-Drink Specials
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𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲
🎸 Klincher
🕗 8 PM - Midnight
-Playing the best of Y2K rock, early 2000s favorites, and today’s rock hits all night long.
-🍖 Saucy Swine BBQ Food Truck on-site Saturday
-Drink Specials
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🌙 Live music under the lights in the Rookies Beer Garden
🌤️ Outdoors both nights, weather permitting. Will be inside otherwise.

📍 Rookies Sports Bar • Mattoon, IL

Rookies Sports Bar provides friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. Good drinks and cold beer.

06/10/2026

🎰 BIG WINNER from a couple weeks ago 🎰