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Champs Sports Pub
Champs Sports Pub in Burbank, California remains open as of October 2026 — 15 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Chumps" |
| Season | Season 1, Episode 8 |
| Originally aired | September 11, 2011 |
| Original name | Champs Sports Pub |
| Location | Burbank, California |
| Address | 4103 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.5★ from 311 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- September 11, 2011Bar Rescue episode “Chumps” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Champs Sports Pub, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Champs Sports Pub for the relaunch.
Reviews are good, with reports of reasonably priced drinks. The happy hour is popular and the entertainment is praised.
What happened next
Champs Sports Pub remained open in Burbank after its 2011 episode. The bar drew average reviews, holding a 3.5-star rating on Yelp, with its happy hour and sports trivia among the draws; the trivia is played on giant television screens. Reviewers noted an improved atmosphere, though the food was considered expensive even by local standards. The bar kept its vibrant street branding, maintained an official website and was still serving customers in 2023.
Quick answers
Is Champs Sports Pub still open?
Champs Sports Pub in Burbank, California remains open as of October 2026 — 15 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
Where is Champs Sports Pub located?
Champs Sports Pub is located at 4103 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.