Where do Iowa Hawkeyes fans watch the game in Chicago?

4 venues in Chicago have public evidence of showing Iowa Hawkeyes games: the venue's own post or website, a supporters-club or club listing, or local coverage. Each one on this page links back to that source. We cannot confirm tonight's schedule for you, so check the venue's own page or call ahead for a specific game.

Is there an official Iowa Hawkeyes alumni bar in Chicago?

4 of them read as a home for Iowa Hawkeyes fans rather than a bar that happens to have it on: a game-day headquarters or a supporters-club meeting spot. That is where the crowd, the shirts and the sound will be.

How is this Iowa Hawkeyes list for Chicago put together?

It is built from public evidence only, then filtered to the venues that name Iowa Hawkeyes. We keep hospitality venues, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Chicago list as new evidence appears. The wider College Football list for the city sits one level up.

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Where Iowa Hawkeyes Fans Watch Football in Chicago

Last updated July 25, 2026

These 4 venues in Chicago have public evidence of showing Iowa Hawkeyes games. 4 of them read as a home for Iowa Hawkeyes fans rather than a venue that happens to have it on. Every listing links back to its source, and the wider College Football list for Chicago has the rest of the city.

4 venues
4 fan homes and game-day HQs
4 with a linked source
4.2 average Google rating

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Iowa Hawkeyes bars in Chicago

Cortlands Garage Arlington Heights Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

1 N Vail Ave, 60005 · 4 stars (893 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Chicago Iowa Club: Cortlands Garage - Arlington Heights, 1 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, IL... source

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Merkle's Bar & Grill Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

3516 North Clark Street, 60657 · 4.4 stars (293 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Chicago Iowa Club: Merkles Bar and Grill - Wrigleyville, 3516 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL... source

@merkleschicago Website Open in Google Maps

Clover Sports and Leisure Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

722 West Grand Avenue, 60654 · 4.6 stars (276 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Chicago Iowa Club: Clover, 722 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL... source

@cloverchicago Website Open in Google Maps

Willie Lil's Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

433 West Diversey Parkway, 60614 · 4 stars (141 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeye Club game watch location (Chicago Iowa Club).

Chicago Iowa Club: Willie Lill's, 433 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL... source

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Frequently asked questions

Where do Iowa Hawkeyes fans watch the game in Chicago?: 4 venues in Chicago have public evidence of showing Iowa Hawkeyes games: the venue's own post or website, a supporters-club or club listing, or local coverage. Each one on this page links back to that source. We cannot confirm tonight's schedule for you, so check the venue's own page or call ahead for a specific game.
Is there an official Iowa Hawkeyes alumni bar in Chicago?: 4 of them read as a home for Iowa Hawkeyes fans rather than a bar that happens to have it on: a game-day headquarters or a supporters-club meeting spot. That is where the crowd, the shirts and the sound will be.
How is this Iowa Hawkeyes list for Chicago put together?: It is built from public evidence only, then filtered to the venues that name Iowa Hawkeyes. We keep hospitality venues, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Chicago list as new evidence appears. The wider College Football list for the city sits one level up.