Los Angeles, CA – In a significant moment for sports enthusiasts and a burgeoning cultural trend, the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles is now home to the city’s first establishment exclusively dedicated to showcasing women’s athletics. Untamed Spirits, located on the site previously occupied by Trophy Wife, officially opened its doors in early June 2025, marking a pivotal addition to the local entertainment landscape.
The venture is the realization of a long-held dream for a wife-and-wife duo, the Ellingwoods. Passionate fans of Los Angeles’ professional women’s teams, including the WNBA’s L.A. Sparks and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Angel City Football Club, their motivation stemmed from a deeply personal experience: feeling excluded or overlooked while attempting to watch women’s sports broadcasts in conventional sports bar settings.
“We just wanted a place where we didn’t have to ask for the game to be put on, where it wasn’t an afterthought,” one of the founders reflected, encapsulating the sentiment that fueled the project. This desire for an inclusive, welcoming space where fans of women’s sports are the priority is at the core of Untamed Spirits’ mission.
A Growing National Trend Arrives in LA
The opening of Untamed Spirits in Los Angeles is not an isolated event but rather joins a growing national movement of bars specifically dedicated to women’s sports. This trend reflects and is fueled by a demonstrable increase in interest in women’s athletic leagues and events across the United States. Investment in advertising and media coverage for women’s sports has also seen a notable uptick in recent years, contributing to greater visibility and a burgeoning fanbase eager for dedicated viewing spaces.
These specialized venues serve not only as places to watch games but also as community hubs, fostering a sense of solidarity and shared passion among fans who have often felt underserved by mainstream sports viewing options. The Untamed Spirits name itself suggests a celebration of the fierce, competitive spirit often displayed in women’s sports and the uninhibited enthusiasm of its fans.
The Untamed Spirits Experience
Located at the former Trophy Wife venue, Untamed Spirits has been designed to provide a comfortable and engaging atmosphere for patrons. The space features ample indoor seating, ensuring a clear view of multiple screens broadcasting a variety of women’s sports. Complementing the interior is a spacious patio area, offering an open-air option for enjoying games and socializing, particularly appealing in Los Angeles’ temperate climate.
The bar’s programming is expected to focus on major women’s leagues and events, from professional basketball and soccer to college sports, tennis, and more, catering specifically to the diverse interests of women’s sports fans.
Los Angeles County’s Expanding Landscape
While Untamed Spirits holds the distinction of being the first dedicated women’s sports bar within the city limits of Los Angeles, it follows a precedent set earlier in Los Angeles County. Watch Me! Sports Bar in Long Beach opened its doors in July 2024, becoming the first venue of its kind in the broader county area. This sequential opening within a year highlights the accelerating demand and market responsiveness to the growing popularity of women’s sports.
The presence of two such venues in close proximity within the county underscores the significant and previously unmet need for spaces where fans can gather specifically to cheer on female athletes. It signals a recognition that the audience for women’s sports is large, passionate, and deserves dedicated platforms for viewership and community building.
More Than Just a Bar
The founders of Untamed Spirits see their establishment as more than just a place to grab a drink and watch a game. For them, “It’s a movement” – a phrase that resonates deeply with the broader trend of increased visibility, respect, and investment in women’s athletics. By creating a dedicated space, they aim to contribute to this movement, providing a tangible center for the community of women’s sports fans in Los Angeles.
The opening is timely, coinciding with periods of heightened interest in leagues like the WNBA and NWSL, which continue to see growth in viewership, attendance, and media attention. As women’s sports continue their ascent in the national consciousness, venues like Untamed Spirits are poised to play a crucial role in providing dedicated, celebratory spaces for their ever-expanding fanbase in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles.
