Staggering Bar Bill Team USA Racked Up After Winning Ice Hockey Gold

The party did not stop when the puck dropped, and neither did the generosity. After Pat McAfee caught wind of the United States men’s ice hockey team’s gold medal celebrations in Miami, he stepped up in a big way, surprising the Olympic heroes by covering their full bar tab at one of South Florida’s most iconic nightspots.

Fresh off their emotional 2-1 overtime win over Canada at the Winter Olympics, the United States men’s national ice hockey team did not waste any time celebrating.

The squad headed to E11EVEN Miami, where champagne flowed freely, fans were showered with bottles, and the celebration stretched well into the early hours of the morning.

Premium spirits and top-shelf champagne fuelled a night that matched the magnitude of the moment, as the team celebrated the country’s first men’s Olympic ice hockey gold medal since 1980.

Pat McAfee Pays Team USA’s Bar Bill

As the night gained momentum, McAfee delivered the surprise. In a video message shared inside the venue, the ESPN personality informed the players that the entire night was on him.

“Thank you for representing the United States of America in such a great way,” he said. “It was an honour to watch you win. Enjoy the hell out of it. Tonight, all of your drinks are on me.”

The tab is believed to be around a staggering $150,000, a fee that would send anyone into a frenzy. Videos from inside the venue quickly circulated online, capturing the team’s reaction as players raised glasses, danced with their medals still around their necks, and soaked in the moment alongside fans.

The gesture instantly went viral, drawing praise from across the sporting world.

The Miami celebration was just one stop in a whirlwind stretch for Team USA. In the days following their gold medal victory, players also made appearances in Washington, D.C., where they were recognised for their achievement on a national stage. The combination of official honours and unforgettable celebrations made the week one the players will remember for the rest of their lives.

McAfee’s move capped off a run that had already captured the country’s attention. In a moment that blended elite athletic achievement with genuine generosity, the night became another chapter in a story that reminded fans why sports moments resonate far beyond the final score.

Long after the champagne settled, Team USA left Miami with gold medals, unforgettable memories, and a reminder that sometimes the biggest victories happen when the game is already over there.