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Playoffs Sports Lounge
Playoffs Sports Lounge in Desert Hot Springs, California remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 64% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Losing the Playoffs" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | April 21, 2024 |
| Original name | Playoffs Sports Lounge |
| Location | Desert Hot Springs, California |
| Address | 12105 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.1★ from 109 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 21, 2024Bar Rescue episode “Losing the Playoffs” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Playoffs Sports Lounge, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Playoffs Sports Lounge for the relaunch.
Playoffs Sports Lounge remains open in Desert Hot Springs under owners Eric and Ann-Sofie Pontius. Reviews are generally positive, with praise for the food and drinks.
What happened next
Playoffs Sports Lounge, in Desert Hot Springs, California, was owned by Eric and Ann-Sofie Pontius, who had run the bar for more than 20 years when the rescue was filmed in September 2023. Taffer left the name in place, though it may have been adjusted slightly to Playoffs Sports Bar and Lounge. The bar hosted a watch party for its episode and, in a Facebook post, described the filming week as stressful while praising its staff. It remained open, stayed active on social media and ran regular events including Sunday Funday and Rainbow Night Wednesdays. Reviews were generally positive, at 4.4 stars on Yelp and 4.3 stars on Google.
Quick answers
Is Playoffs Sports Lounge still open?
Playoffs Sports Lounge in Desert Hot Springs, California remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 64% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Playoffs Sports Lounge located?
Playoffs Sports Lounge is located at 12105 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.
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.
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