Where to Watch College Football in Chicago

Fat Pour Michigan Wolverines game-day HQ

2005 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 · 4.2 stars (1,262 reviews)

Official home of Michigan Wolverines football in Chicago

Fatpour Wicker Park is the official home of Michigan Wolverines football. source

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Sully's House Official Michigan Wolverines bar

1501 N Dayton St, Chicago, IL 60642 · 4.4 stars (490 reviews)

Home of Michigan Wolverines supporters per its own posts

🎉 We’re excited to announce... Sully’s House is now an Official Michigan Sponsor Bar for the 2025-2026 football and basketball seasons! 💙💛 As a proud sponsor, we’re partnering with the University of Michigan Club of... source

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Theory Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

9 W Hubbard, 60654 · 4.5 stars (1,653 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeyes watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Theory, 9 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL, hosted by the Chicago Iowa Club. source

Phenomenal Sports Bar! Went there for college football Saturday and they had every game on to watch! Atmosphere was great! (Google review)

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Cortlands Garage Arlington Heights Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

1 N Vail Ave, 60005 · 4 stars (893 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Cortlands Garage - Arlington Heights, 1 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, hosted by the Chicago Iowa Club. source

Chicago Iowa Club: Cortlands Garage - Arlington Heights, 1 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, IL... source

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The Reveler Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

3403 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States · 4.2 stars (560 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeyes watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: The Reveler, 3403 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL, hosted by the Chicago Iowa Club. source

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Gracie O'Malley - Portgage Park Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

4058 North Milwaukee Avenue, 60641 · 4.5 stars (364 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeyes watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Gracie O'Malley's, 4058 N Milwaukee Chicago, IL, hosted by the Chicago Iowa Club. source

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Merkle's Bar & Grill Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

3516 North Clark Street, 60657 · 4.4 stars (293 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Merkles Bar and Grill - Wrigleyville, 3516 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, hosted by the Chicago Iowa Club. source

Chicago Iowa Club: Merkles Bar and Grill - Wrigleyville, 3516 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL... source

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Clover Sports and Leisure Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

722 West Grand Avenue, 60654 · 4.6 stars (276 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Clover, 722 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, hosted by the Chicago Iowa Club. source

Chicago Iowa Club: Clover, 722 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL... source

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Willie Lil's Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

433 West Diversey Parkway, 60614 · 4 stars (141 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Willie Lill's, 433 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL, hosted by the Chicago Iowa Club. source

Chicago Iowa Club: Willie Lill's, 433 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL... source

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Fado (chicago) Official Ohio State Buckeyes bar

100 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · 4.5 stars (2,598 reviews)

Official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch bar (IL / Chicago Alumni Club).

Listed as an official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch location, OSU Alumni Club. source

IL / Chicago Alumni Club: Fado's Irish Pub... source

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Gaslight Official Ohio State Buckeyes bar

2450 North Clark Street, 60614 · 4.7 stars (1,992 reviews)

Official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch bar (IL / Chicago Alumni Club).

Listed as an official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch location, IL / Chicago Alumni Club. source

IL / Chicago Alumni Club: GasLight... source

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Bandit Official Ohio State Buckeyes bar

841 West Randolph Street, 60607 · 4.4 stars (1,745 reviews)

Official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch bar (IL / Chicago Alumni Club).

Listed as an official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch location, IL / Chicago Alumni Club. source

IL / Chicago Alumni Club: Bandit... source

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Old Crow Official Ohio State Buckeyes bar

3506 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · 4.2 stars (1,238 reviews)

Listed 2025 Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago game watch bar

2025 Ohio State Game Watch Bars in Chicago. Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL. source

Listed as an official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch location, OSU Alumni Club. source

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The Butchers Tap Official Ohio State Buckeyes bar

3553 N. Southport Avenue, 60657 · 4.3 stars (828 reviews)

Listed 2025 Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago game watch bar

2025 Ohio State Game Watch Bars in Chicago. Butcher's Tap, 3553 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL. source

Listed as an official Ohio State Alumni Association game watch location, OSU Alumni Club. source

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Millers Ale House Lombard Official Alabama Crimson Tide bar

455 East Butterfield Road, 60148 · 4.2 stars (3,362 reviews)

Official Alabama Crimson Tide watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.

Official University of Alabama National Alumni Association 2025 Chapter Watch Party location for the Roll Tide Chicago chapter: Miller’s Ale House, 455 Butterfield Rd., Lombard, IL 60148. source

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Finley Dunne's Official Illinois Fighting Illini bar

3458 N Lincoln Ave, 60657 · 4.6 stars (231 reviews)

Chicago Illini Club Fighting Illini watch zone with sound on every game

The Chicago Illini Club will not be staffing every event as we have in the past. But we will confirm game video with sound for every #ILLINI game! source

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Clover - Lincoln Park Official Tennessee Volunteers bar

810 West Diversey Parkway, 60614 · 4.3 stars (53 reviews)

Official Tennessee Volunteers watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.

Official University of Tennessee Alumni Association Music City Bowl Watch Party location (IL: Chicago): Clover Lincoln Park, 810 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614. source

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Sweetwater Tavern & Grille Shows College Football frequently

225 N Michigan Ave, 60601 · 4.4 stars (4,851 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...Had the best nochoes and a few drinks while watching college football. (Google review)

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Moe's Cantina - River North Shows College Football frequently

155 West Kinzie Street, 60654 · 4.2 stars (2,550 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per its own website

Patch.com Where to Watch College Football Games in Chicago source

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Joe's on Weed St. Shows College Football frequently

940 Weed St., 60642 · 4.3 stars (1,543 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...It’s an excellent venue to watch college football. (Google review)

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Bat 17 Shows College Football frequently

1735 Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 · 4.2 stars (1,050 reviews)

Shows college football regularly in a local listing

Big 10 Network - Bat 17 is the best place to eat after attending NU Football Games Four Stars from WGN-TV Chicago’s Best 2011 & WLS-TV Windy City Live 2015 and 190 North 2009... source

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Aj hudson's Shows College Football frequently

3801 N Ashland, Chicago, IL · 4.6 stars (902 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per its own website

8 Best Bars to Watch College Football in Chicago source

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Fireplace Inn Shows College Football frequently

1448 N Wells, 60610 · 4.2 stars (729 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...We watched the College football championship game! (Google review)

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Kenny's Irish Pub Shows College Football frequently

Kenny's Irish Pub, 917 W 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525 · 4.5 stars (719 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...Irish Pub in Countryside is a great local spot with an awesome atmosphere, especially for watching college football and enjoying a cold draft. (Google review)

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Brownstone Tavern Shows College Football frequently

3937 North Lincoln, 60613 · 4.5 stars (657 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...I fully understand, what goes on as I run watch parties at McGees for Ohio State Alumni, and fully get the rowdy environment those games bring. (Google review)

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Deuces Sports Bar & Grill Shows College Football frequently

11525 South Pulaski Road, 60803 · 4.3 stars (627 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per its own posts

Live DJ returns this Friday!!! Saturday is college football day! Hang out, drink & watch your favorite teams! Sunday at noon, root your Chicago Bears on!!! Deuces Sports Bar & Grill 11525 S. Pulaski Alsip, Illinois... source

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The graystone tavern Shows College Football frequently

3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · 4.5 stars (543 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

Stopped im to watch college football. (Google review)

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Parlay @ Lincoln Park Shows College Football frequently

950 West Wrightwood Avenue, 60614 · 4.6 stars (533 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

My goodness… it doesn’t matter if it’s for an NFL kickoff, a CFB showdown, or a Connor Bedard showing, Parlay Lincoln Park is the place to be. Each staff member makes you feel as if you are watching the game in the... (Google review)

Really enjoyed watching college football here. (Google review)

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Broken Barrel Bar Shows College Football frequently

2548 North Southport Avenue, 60614 · 4.3 stars (480 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

We came here this past weekend with a group of friends to watch some college football and relax. (Google review)

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Gracie O'Malley's - Wicker Park Shows College Football frequently

1635 North Milwaukee Avenue, 60647 · 4.6 stars (443 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per its own website

This fall, Saturdays belong to Gracie O’Malley’s, your go-to sports bar in Chicago for college football watch parties , unbeatable drink specials , and big game energy all season long. source

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Marge’s Still Shows College Football frequently

Marge's Still, 1758 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60614 · 4.4 stars (390 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...Menus, questions about beer options and of course changing channels on the tv’s during a college football Saturday afternoon was a huge ordeal. (Google review)

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Vaughan's Pub Shows College Football frequently

Lakeview, Chicago, IL · 4.4 stars (308 reviews)

NCAA football venue tied to Ohio State, per Eater

Teams: Ohio State, Browns Chicago’s home for Clevelanders will feature Saturday gameday specials. source

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Ranalli's Lincoln Park Shows College Football frequently

1925 North Lincoln Avenue · 4.8 stars

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...A little loud, but lots of screens to watch a variety of sports; NFL, Hockey, Bowl Game. (Google review)

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