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Where to Watch Rugby in Chicago

Last updated October 4, 2026

League or union, finals or an autumn test, rugby fills a pub in a way little else does. These 5 venues in Chicago carry a real signal that they show the footy.

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Fado (chicago)

Fado (chicago) Shows Rugby frequently

100 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · 4.5 stars (2,598 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews

Great place to watch the rugby... (Google review)

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Mrs murphy & sons

Mrs murphy & sons Shows Rugby frequently

3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · 4.5 stars (696 reviews)

Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro's own site says it opens early for Irish Rugby and...

We will be showing every 2026 6 Nations Rugby match! source

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The embassy

The embassy Shows Rugby frequently

1435 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 · 4.8 stars (347 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews

An amazing Irish bar where we watched an amazing rugby game between Irlande and France. (Google review)

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Venues that hosted Rugby screenings

The Globe Pub

The Globe Pub Hosted Rugby screenings

4.5 stars (1,082 reviews)

Irving Park pub that screens England rugby, including the Women's Rugby World Cup.

England take on Canada in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Saturday morning! Big tackles, bigger pride. Kickoff at 10 am, and we’ll have the pints flowing at The Globe. source

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Vaughan's Pub

Vaughan's Pub Hosted Rugby screenings

Lakeview, Chicago, IL · 4.4 stars (313 reviews)

Lakeview pub that hosted an Ireland v All Blacks rugby watch party.

Ireland Rugby is coming to Chicago🏉 Join us for the Ireland vs. All Blacks match Saturday, November 1st! Kick off your weekend with pregame pints, catch the match live, and stay for our post-game party. source

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Frequently asked questions

What pub is showing the rugby in Chicago?
5 venues in Chicago have a real, checkable signal that they show rugby: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, a Google review, or local coverage. Every listing on this page shows its evidence: a linked post or page from the venue or a club, or a quoted Google review.
Where can I watch the big rugby matches in Chicago?
The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 3 show rugby week in, week out; 2 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
When are the next Rugby matches?
Next up: Rugby League World Cup 2026, opening match: Australia v New Zealand on Thu 15 Oct 2026, 09:05 UTC; Rugby League World Cup 2026: Samoa v France on Fri 16 Oct 2026, 06:45 UTC; Rugby League World Cup 2026: England v Tonga on Sat 17 Oct 2026, 09:05 UTC. Some venues follow one code and some show both, so the sections below separate the club and fan-group locals from the pubs that simply have it on every week.
How is this Rugby list for Chicago put together?
It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Chicago list as new evidence appears.