Where can I watch college football in Tampa?

11 venues in Tampa have a real, checkable signal that they show college football: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.

Is there an alumni bar in Tampa for my school?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 8 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be; 3 show college football week in, week out.

When are the next College Football games?

Next up: College football Week 0 begins on Sat 29 Aug 2026 (time to be confirmed); TCU vs North Carolina, Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Sat 29 Aug 2026, 16:00 UTC; College football Week 1 begins on Sat 5 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed). The season runs from late August to the January playoff, and Saturday kickoffs are stacked from noon to past midnight Eastern, so the venues that matter are the ones that give one school a screen and the sound instead of rotating all day.

How is this College Football list for Tampa put together?

It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Tampa list as new evidence appears.

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Where to Watch College Football in Tampa

Last updated August 20, 2026

College football sorts a crowd by school rather than by city: a Saturday bar belongs to an alumni chapter, and the wrong bar is simply the wrong room. These 11 venues in Tampa carry a real signal that they show the games.

11 venues
8 fan bars and game-day HQs
3 show it every week
11 with a linked source
4.4 average Google rating

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Upcoming College Football games

College football Week 0 begins · Sat 29 Aug 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Football
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TCU vs North Carolina, Aer Lingus College Football Classic · Sat 29 Aug 2026, 16:00 UTC · College Football, Week 0
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland.
College football Week 1 begins · Sat 5 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Football
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Auburn vs Baylor, Aflac Kickoff Game · Sat 5 Sep 2026, 19:30 UTC · College Football, Week 1
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.
Clemson at LSU · Sat 5 Sep 2026, 23:30 UTC · College Football, Week 1
Tiger Stadium (Death Valley), Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin, Shamrock Series · Sun 6 Sep 2026, 22:30 UTC · College Football, Week 1
Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Ole Miss vs Louisville, Music City Kickoff · Sun 6 Sep 2026, 23:30 UTC · College Football, Week 1
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee.
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin, Shamrock Series · Sun 6 Sep 2026, 23:30 UTC · College Football, Week 1
RE-VERIFIED, matches the live merged file.

College Football fan bars & game-day HQs

Iowa Hawkeyes

Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

1320 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL · 4.4 stars (6,210 reviews)

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

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Ferg's Sports Bar, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, hosted by the Tampa Bay Iowa Club. source

@fergsstpete Website Open in Google Maps

Walk-on's sports bistreaux - tampa (midtown) Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

1140 Gramercy Ln, Tampa, FL 33607 · 4.9 stars (5,643 reviews)

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

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Walk On's Sports Bistreaux, 1140 Gramercy Lane Tampa, FL, hosted by the Tampa Bay Iowa Club. source

Website Open in Google Maps

Alabama Crimson Tide

Bubbas 33 @ Brandon Official Alabama Crimson Tide bar

2580 South Falkenburg Road, 33619 · 4.4 stars (2,900 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 Tampa Bay Crimson Tide chapter: Bubba’s 33, 2580 S Faulkenburg Rd, Tampa FL 33619. source

Tampa: Bubba's 33, 2580 S Faulkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619... source

Website Open in Google Maps

Florida Gators

MacDinton's Irish Pub Official Florida Gators bar

405 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL · 4.2 stars (2,482 reviews)

Tampa Gator Club's newest official watch party spot for young alumni.

Cheer on the Gators all season long with the Tampa Gator Club at MacDinton's, our newest official Tampa Gator Club watch party location and the go-to spot for young alumni! source

@macdintonsirishpub Website Open in Google Maps

Ole Miss Rebels

Beef O'Brady's Official Ole Miss Rebels bar

8810 North Himes Avenue, 33614 · 4.3 stars (1,616 reviews)

Official Ole Miss Alumni Association chapter watch party bar.

Tampa: Beef O'Brady's, 8810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614... source

@beefobradys1985 Website Open in Google Maps

Charanns Tavern College Football game-day HQ

6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615 · 4.3 stars (970 reviews)

Designated Penn State Chapter of Greater Tampa football watch party venue.

Watch Party Location: Charann's Tavern. Location: 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615... source

@charannstavern Website Open in Google Maps

Walk Ons Bistreaux And Bar College Football fan-club bar

25372 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, 33559 · 4.8 stars (8,142 reviews)

USF Alumni Association's official Pasco County football watch party bar.

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, 25526 Sierra Center Blvd Lutz, FL 33559, USF Football Watch Party... source

FL / Suncoast Alumni Club: Walk-On's Bistreaux and Bar... source

@walkons Website Open in Google Maps

American Social @ Tampa College Football fan-club bar

601 S Harbour Island Blvd, 33602 · 4.2 stars (5,267 reviews)

Harbour Island location of FSU's official watch party bar chain in Tampa.

American Social is the official FSU watch party destination with massive screens and wild energy at every location... source

@americansocial Website Open in Google Maps

Shows College Football week in, week out

Obriens Irish Pub And Grill Shows College Football frequently

701 W Lumsden Rd, 33511 · 4.3 stars (1,945 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

We heard there are alot of Ohio State fans that come here, so we came out to watch college football. (Google review)

Website Open in Google Maps

Guilty Sea Sports Bar And Pub Shows College Football frequently

301 Gulf Boulevard, 33785 · 4.5 stars (1,125 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per its own posts

🏈 COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS ALMOST BACK! 🏈 This season, make Guilty Sea Sports Pub your HOME FOR FOOTBALL! 🍻🔥 📺 Tons of TVs so you won't miss a single play 🍔 Game Day Food Specials 🍺 Ice-Cold Drink Deals 🎉 An electric game... source

@guiltyseasportspub Website Open in Google Maps

Mutts and martinis Shows College Football frequently

2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 · 4.6 stars (403 reviews)

Shows college football regularly per Google reviews

...We went on a college football Saturday and had a blast watching sports and dogs being dogs! Tess was great behind the bar and the food was just right! BTW THC drinks are available here for the 18M pe... (Google review)

@muttsmartiniscentral Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch college football in Tampa?: 11 venues in Tampa have a real, checkable signal that they show college football: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
Is there an alumni bar in Tampa for my school?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 8 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be; 3 show college football week in, week out.
When are the next College Football games?: Next up: College football Week 0 begins on Sat 29 Aug 2026 (time to be confirmed); TCU vs North Carolina, Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Sat 29 Aug 2026, 16:00 UTC; College football Week 1 begins on Sat 5 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed). The season runs from late August to the January playoff, and Saturday kickoffs are stacked from noon to past midnight Eastern, so the venues that matter are the ones that give one school a screen and the sound instead of rotating all day.
How is this College Football list for Tampa put together?: It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Tampa list as new evidence appears.