Where to watch Ohio State Buckeyes football games in Columbus
5 bar and fan watch spots in the Columbus area where Ohio State fans watch the game. Last checked October 2026. Next game: Ohio State at USC, Saturday, October 31 on NBC.
Looking for an Ohio State bar in Columbus? Ohio State fans in the area watch games at Land-Grant Brewing Company, Midway On High and The Big Bar and Grill, plus 2 more below. Call ahead on game days to make sure the bar will have your game on.
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Land-Grant Brewing Company
Every Buckeyes game with audio on three jumbo LED screens in the beer garden, plus every Crew match. Pitcher specials.
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Midway On High
High Street game-day staple in the heart of campus.
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The Big Bar and Grill
Campus bar with a rooftop terrace overlooking campus and the downtown skyline.
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The Little Grand Market
Grandview Crossing spot billed as an Ohio State bar, with watch parties for every game.
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Victory Lap
Campus-area bar with wall-to-wall TVs for Buckeyes game days.
Upcoming Ohio State games to watch in Columbus
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 Columbus: 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 Columbus: questions
What is the best Ohio State bar in Columbus?
Ohio State fans in the Columbus area watch at Land-Grant Brewing Company, Midway On High and The Big Bar and Grill. None of these is an official fan club spot yet, so call ahead to make sure the Ohio State game will be on.
Is there an Ohio State fan club in Columbus?
No official Ohio State fan club or alumni chapter is listed for Columbus yet. If you run one, you can add it to Distant Fan for free.
What channel is the Ohio State game on in Columbus?
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 Columbus?
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 Columbus?
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.
Missing a spot, or run an Ohio State fan club here? Add it in the app or tell us about your club. Bars can be listed for free.
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