The decision to open a location in Boston was influenced by the city's multiple professional women's sports teams.

The Sports Bra, a franchise dedicated to women's sports, is expanding to Boston, the company announced this week. The big picture: The Sports Bra is will be the third Boston-area bar to show predominantly women's sports — a space that's on the rise in the U.

The Sports Bra, the first bar in the U.S. dedicated to women’s sports, was the brainchild of queer chef Jenny Nguyen. After opening in 2022, it quickly became a Portland staple due to its inclusive atmosphere where all the screens play women’s sports, and its extensive food and drink menu.