Where to Watch College Football Games in Chicago

If you’re a fan of one of these big-name college football teams - Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Notre Dame - there is no better place to watch all the action than Moe’s Cantina (River North and Wrigleyville), Treehouse, and Old Crow Smokehouse, all owned and operated by Third Coast Hospitality Group.

Football fans enjoy the great food and drinks at Old Crow Smokehouse while watching the game on the many big screens.

The season begins soon, so if you’re a fan of the Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Ohio State Buckeyes, or Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish, it’s time to lineup your team of football lovers—and party-goers—and reserve your table! Join the crowd, enjoy some great food and drinks, and cheer your heroes on. You’ll love the big screens and amazing sound!

The happy crowd at Treehouse Chicago in River North

Moe’s Cantina River North, 155 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, (312) 245-2000

Wolverine fans, enjoy every Michigan football game at Moe’s Cantina River North. Game day specials: $40 wristband for three hours from kickoff through the fourth quarter (incl. bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas, well cocktails, and domestic and imported beers); $30 Beer Buckets (5 bottles). The first game of the season: Saturday, September 2 at 11 AM, East Carolina at Michigan.

Treehouse, 149 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, (312) 477-3983

When it comes to Michigan sports fans, Third Coast doesn’t play favorites. Next door at Treehouse, Spartan fans can catch every Michigan State football game while indulging in Detroit-style and Neapolitan-style pizzas. Game day specials: $25 Miller/Coors beer buckets & $5 Blue Moon Draft; 1/2 off all pizzas. The first game of the season: Friday, September 1 at 6 PM, Central Michigan at Michigan State.

Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville, 3518 N. Clark St., Chicago, (773) 248-0002

Fighting Irish football gets a lot of big screen time at the spacious Moe’s Cantina in Wrigleyville. Game day specials: $5 domestic beers, $5 Nachos, $7 well vodka drinks, and $8 green tea shots. The first game of the season: Saturday, August 26 at 1:30 PM, Navy at Notre Dame.

Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark St., Chicago, (773) 537-4452

Buckeye fans will love the delicious Chicago-style BBQ and amazing drinks at this popular country-themed bar. Come back after the games for great live country music on Saturday evenings! Game day Specials: $30 beer buckets of Great Lakes beers (5), $7 Great Lakes Beers, $1/2 Nachos & Wings, $6 Buckeye bombs. The first game of the season: Saturday, September 2 at 2:30 PM, Ohio State at Indiana.

Big screens surround guests throughout Moe's Cantina in Wrigleyville.