Where to watch Illinois Fighting Illini football games in Chicago
7 bar and fan watch spots in the Chicago area where Illinois fans watch the game, including 7 official fan club and alumni chapters. Last checked October 2026. Next game: Illinois at Michigan St, Saturday, October 10 on FS1.
Looking for an Illinois bar in Chicago? Illinois fans in the area watch games at Boss Bar, Brickhouse and Finley Dunne's, plus 4 more below. Listed groups include Chicago Illini Club. Call ahead on game days to make sure the bar will have your game on.
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Boss Bar
Chicago Illini ClubRiver North Watch Zone: every Illini game with sound.
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Brickhouse
Chicago Illini ClubHuge Illini bar just outside Wrigley. Game on with sound, guaranteed.
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Finley Dunne's
Chicago Illini ClubChicago Illini Club Watch Zone: every Illini game with sound.
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Joe's Bar
Chicago Alumni ChapterOfficial Chicago Alumni Chapter football watch party spot for Razorbacks fans. Also the weekly Carolina Panthers Fans of Chicago game watch.
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Orange and Brew Bottle Shop and Tap Room
Chicago Illini ClubIllini-alum-owned craft beer spot; walk-ups only, limited capacity.
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Ramova Theatre
Chicago Illini ClubIllini-operated 1929 movie palace with a 20-ft LED wall.
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Weather Mark Tavern
Chicago Illini ClubIllini-owned South Loop bar; every Illini game with sound.
Upcoming Illinois games to watch in Chicago
Illinois are 2-3 (12th in Big Ten). Last game: L 17–24 vs Purdue Boilermakers.
- at Michigan State Spartans FS1
- vs Oregon Ducks
- at Maryland Terrapins
- vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Fox
- at UCLA Bruins Fox
- vs Iowa Hawkeyes
Big games are on ESPN, ABC, Fox, CBS or NBC. Conference-network and ESPN+ games are the ones to ask a bar about.
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