The New England Patriots will face off against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday in their first Super Bowl matchup since 2015, and New York City’s bars and restaurants are gearing up for big, energetic crowds.

Candy Potts, the general manager at Judy Z’s Sports Tavern and Kitchen in the West Village, said she's making sure that the bar and kitchen are stocked for a “very busy day.” She said so many people showed up to watch the game last year that most were left standing because there weren’t enough seats.

Potts said watching the game at a bar alongside other fans is a completely different vibe than watching from your couch.

“There’s the friendliness that you don’t always get everywhere in New York City — it’s just more fun than sitting at home with two friends,” she said.

Alec Horen, who was at the bar on Thursday evening, said he's rooting for the Seahawks.

“I think they deserve it, I think they played much better this year,” said Horen, who lives in Bushwick. “The Patriots got really lucky with everything. They had a weak schedule. They won a lot of really easy games.”

Juliet Deane, a cocktail server at Bearded Lady in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, said she’ll be rooting for the Seahawks, too.

She’ll be working on Sunday, and said the shoes she’ll plan to wear while on her feet for hours will be a “game time decision.” Despite the hustle, she said she considers Super Bowl Sunday one of the better days to work.

“We get a lot of our regulars coming in,” she said. “It’s sort of a night where everyone is easy going because they’re all oriented toward one event. If things go wrong, they’re all watching television and there’s buffalo chicken dip. How bad can it truly be?”

Brian Aranque Perez, who was having drinks with friends at Finn’s Corner, a nearby sports bar, said he’ll be rooting for the Patriots, albeit reluctantly. He’ll mainly be tuning in for the halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny. (You can check out our list of the best places to watch that here.)

“It was a great album. Album of the year? I mean, c’mon, I gotta watch,” he said.

If you’re looking to watch the big game with a crowd, here are some of the best places to do so — regardless of which team you’re rooting for:

Tara Rose

This popular Irish spot in Murray Hill is known for its Sunday specials, like half-priced margaritas and $6 pints of Guinness.

And when you find yourself biting your nails with anxiety while watching the game, you can grab one of their must-have Irish spice bags.

384 Third Ave., Murray Hill

Hair of the Dog

This popular sports bar between the Lower East Side and East Village is a must for fans of both fantasy football and the real deal.

And Super Bowl Sunday will be no exception. If you manage to grab a table, you’re in for a good time: Hair of the Dog has 23 TVs and projectors and counting, and is known for its signature burgers.

168 Orchard St., Lower East Side

Overlook

This Turtle Bay pub has all the classics: wings, loaded nachos and game day plates. It also has more than 30 HDTVs and two massive Jumbotrons, so you’ll get a good view of the game no matter where you find a seat.

225 East 44th St., Turtle Bay

Panzón

All-day-long happy hour specials and more wings than you can scarf down are on the menu at Greenpoint’s Panzón.

The Mexican spot is known for its avocado margaritas, and said it plans to stream both the game and the Bad Bunny halftime special on Sunday.

23 Greenpoint Ave., Greenpoint

Keg & Lantern

If fighting for a table isn’t your scene, then any one of the the two Keg & Lantern locations in North Brooklyn are your answer.

Both locations are not only showing the game — but also accepting seat reservations with a $50 minimum spend and even chicken wing trays you can preorder.

97 Nassau Ave., Greenpoint

104 South Fourth St., Williamsburg

Brooklyn Public House

You’ll feel like you’ve entered a vintage saloon when you step into this sports bar, which is considered one of Brooklyn’s best.

The Fort Greene locale boasts a massive beer menu, and is serving up $7 regional brews for those rooting for either Seattle or New England. For an extra $3, the bartender will throw in a shot, too.

247 Dekalb Ave., Fort Greene