Where to watch Northwestern Wildcats football games in Washington
4 bar and fan watch spots in the Washington area where Northwestern fans watch the game, including 4 official fan club and alumni chapters. Last checked October 2026. Next game: Northwestern vs Rutgers, Saturday, October 24 on Peacock.
Looking for a Northwestern bar in Washington? Northwestern fans in the area, from Vienna and Bethesda, watch games at Blackfinn in Vienna, Blackfinn Ameripub and Blackfinn DC, plus 1 more below. Listed groups include Northwestern Alumni chapter. Call ahead on game days to make sure the bar will have your game on.
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Blackfinn
Northwestern Alumni chapterOfficial Northwestern Alumni chapter watch-party spot for fans. Check with the chapter for game dates.
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Blackfinn Ameripub
Ohio State Alumni Club of Washington D.C.Buckeye Game Days spot for the DC Ohio State club, raising money for scholarships. Every OSU game.
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Blackfinn DC
Northwestern Alumni chapterOfficial Northwestern Alumni chapter watch-party spot for fans. Check with the chapter for game dates.
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Brickside Food & Drink
Northwestern Alumni chapterOfficial Northwestern Alumni chapter watch-party spot for fans. Check with the chapter for game dates.
Upcoming Northwestern games to watch in Washington
Northwestern are 5-1 (5th in Big Ten). Last game: W 24–21 at Michigan State Spartans.
How to watch Northwestern vs Rutgers in Washington: Streaming: Peacock Streaming only on Peacock. Ask the bar whether they can put it on before you go.
- vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Streaming: Peacock
- at Oregon Ducks TV not set yet
- vs Iowa Hawkeyes TV not set yet
- at Ohio State Buckeyes TV not set yet
- at Minnesota Golden Gophers TV not set yet
- vs Illinois Fighting Illini TV not set yet
Big games are on ESPN, ABC, Fox, CBS or NBC. Conference-network and ESPN+ games are the ones to ask a bar about.
Northwestern fans in Washington: questions
What is the best Northwestern bar in Washington?
The surest bet is Blackfinn in Vienna and Blackfinn DC, official Northwestern Alumni chapter watch spots, because they host Northwestern games on purpose. 2 other places where Northwestern fans watch are listed above.
Is there a Northwestern fan club in Washington?
Yes. Northwestern Alumni chapter meets for games at Blackfinn, Blackfinn DC and Brickside Food & Drink. Check the club's own page for watch party dates.
What channel is the Northwestern game on in Washington?
Northwestern vs Rutgers on Saturday, October 24: Streaming: Peacock. Streaming only on Peacock. Ask the bar whether they can put it on before you go.
How do I meet other Northwestern fans in Washington?
Follow Northwestern 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 Northwestern chat for your area. It is free and only shares a rough area, never your address.
Watching Northwestern in Washington?
Free. Follow Northwestern, 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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