Where do Iowa Hawkeyes fans watch the game in Chicago?

7 venues in Chicago have public evidence of showing Iowa Hawkeyes games: the venue's own post or website, a supporters-club or club listing, or local coverage. Each one on this page links back to that source. We cannot confirm tonight's schedule for you, so check the venue's own page or call ahead for a specific game.

Is there an official Iowa Hawkeyes alumni bar in Chicago?

7 of them read as a home for Iowa Hawkeyes fans rather than a bar that happens to have it on: a game-day headquarters or a supporters-club meeting spot. That is where the crowd, the shirts and the sound will be.

How is this Iowa Hawkeyes list for Chicago put together?

It is built from public evidence only, then filtered to the venues that name Iowa Hawkeyes. We keep hospitality venues, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Chicago list as new evidence appears. The wider College Football list for the city sits one level up.

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Where Iowa Hawkeyes Fans Watch Football in Chicago

Last updated August 22, 2026

These 7 venues in Chicago have public evidence of showing Iowa Hawkeyes games. 7 of them read as a home for Iowa Hawkeyes fans rather than a venue that happens to have it on. Every listing links back to its source, and the wider College Football list for Chicago has the rest of the city.

7 venues
7 fan homes and game-day HQs
7 with a linked source
4.3 average Google rating

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Iowa Hawkeyes bars in Chicago

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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Frequently asked questions

Where do Iowa Hawkeyes fans watch the game in Chicago?: 7 venues in Chicago have public evidence of showing Iowa Hawkeyes games: the venue's own post or website, a supporters-club or club listing, or local coverage. Each one on this page links back to that source. We cannot confirm tonight's schedule for you, so check the venue's own page or call ahead for a specific game.
Is there an official Iowa Hawkeyes alumni bar in Chicago?: 7 of them read as a home for Iowa Hawkeyes fans rather than a bar that happens to have it on: a game-day headquarters or a supporters-club meeting spot. That is where the crowd, the shirts and the sound will be.
How is this Iowa Hawkeyes list for Chicago put together?: It is built from public evidence only, then filtered to the venues that name Iowa Hawkeyes. We keep hospitality venues, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Chicago list as new evidence appears. The wider College Football list for the city sits one level up.