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Where to watch Iowa Hawkeyes football games in Chicago

5 bar and fan watch spots in the Chicago area where Iowa fans watch the game, including 5 official fan club and alumni chapters. Last checked October 2026. Next game: Iowa at Minnesota, Saturday, October 24 on FS1.

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Looking for an Iowa bar in Chicago? Iowa fans in the area watch games at Blue Bayou, Clover and Merkles, plus 2 more below. Listed groups include Chicago Iowa Club. Call ahead on game days to make sure the bar will have your game on.

Upcoming Iowa games to watch in Chicago

Iowa are 5-1 (5th in Big Ten). Last game: W 41–24 at Washington Huskies.

How to watch Iowa at Minnesota in Chicago: Cable: FS1 FS1 is national cable, so most sports bars have it.

Big games are on ESPN, ABC, Fox, CBS or NBC. Conference-network and ESPN+ games are the ones to ask a bar about.

Iowa fans in Chicago: questions

What is the best Iowa bar in Chicago?

The surest bet is Blue Bayou and Clover, official Chicago Iowa Club watch spots, because they host Iowa games on purpose. 3 other places where Iowa fans watch are listed above.

Is there an Iowa fan club in Chicago?

Yes. Chicago Iowa Club meets for games at Blue Bayou, Clover and Merkles. Check the club's own page for watch party dates.

What channel is the Iowa game on in Chicago?

Iowa at Minnesota on Saturday, October 24: Cable: FS1. FS1 is national cable, so most sports bars have it.

How do I meet other Iowa fans in Chicago?

Follow Iowa on Distant Fan to see roughly how many fans are near you, mark which bar you are going to for the next game, and join the Iowa chat for your area. 1 fan following Iowa near Chicago has joined so far. It is free and only shares a rough area, never your address.

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Watching Iowa in Chicago?

Free. Follow Iowa, see the fans near you and who's going to the next game, and get a weekly game-day email with the games and the bars. You only share a rough area, never your address.

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