Where to watch Ohio State Buckeyes football games in Chicago
7 bar and fan watch spots in the Chicago area where Ohio State fans watch the game, including 7 official fan club and alumni chapters. Last checked October 2026. Next game: Ohio State at USC, Saturday, October 31 on NBC.
Looking for an Ohio State bar in Chicago? Ohio State fans in the area watch games at Bandit, City Nikki's and Fadó Irish Pub, plus 4 more below. Listed groups include Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago. Call ahead on game days to make sure the bar will have your game on.
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Bandit
Ohio State Alumni Club of ChicagoOfficial Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago game-watch bar. Buckeyes games with fellow alumni.
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City Nikki's
Ohio State Alumni Club of ChicagoOfficial Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago game-watch bar. Buckeyes games with fellow alumni.
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Fadó Irish Pub
Ohio State Alumni Club of ChicagoOfficial Chicago Buckeyes game watch bar for every Ohio State football game.
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Gaslight
Ohio State Alumni Club of ChicagoOfficial Chicago Buckeyes game watch bar for every Ohio State football game.
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Old Crow Wrigleyville
Cubs Bar NetworkOfficial Cubs Bar Network bar in the Chicago area.
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The Butcher’s Tap
Ohio State Alumni Club of ChicagoOfficial Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago game-watch bar. Buckeyes games with fellow alumni.
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Woodie's Flat
Ohio State Alumni Club of ChicagoOfficial Chicago Buckeyes game watch bar for every Ohio State football game.
Upcoming Ohio State games to watch in Chicago
Ohio State are 6-1 (1st in Big Ten). Last game: W 19–15 at Indiana Hoosiers.
How to watch Ohio State at USC in Chicago: National: NBC On over-the-air TV nationwide, so any sports bar can show it.
- at USC Trojans National: NBC
- vs Oregon Ducks TV not set yet
- vs Northwestern Wildcats TV not set yet
- at Nebraska Cornhuskers TV not set yet
- vs Michigan Wolverines National: Fox
Big games are on ESPN, ABC, Fox, CBS or NBC. Conference-network and ESPN+ games are the ones to ask a bar about.
Ohio State fans in Chicago: questions
What is the best Ohio State bar in Chicago?
The surest bet is Bandit and City Nikki's, official Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago watch spots, because they host Ohio State games on purpose. 5 other places where Ohio State fans watch are listed above.
Is there an Ohio State fan club in Chicago?
Yes. Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago meets for games at Bandit, City Nikki's and Fadó Irish Pub. Check the club's own page for watch party dates.
What channel is the Ohio State game on in Chicago?
Ohio State at USC on Saturday, October 31: National: NBC. On over-the-air TV nationwide, so any sports bar can show it.
How do I meet other Ohio State fans in Chicago?
Follow Ohio State 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 Ohio State chat for your area. It is free and only shares a rough area, never your address.
Watching Ohio State in Chicago?
Free. Follow Ohio State, 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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