Best College Football Bars in Dallas, by School (2026)
Alumni watch parties for every school with a Dallas home, plus the best sports bars for an all-day Saturday.
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Most schools with a Dallas alumni chapter have a bar they treat as home on Saturdays, and finding it beats watching your team on a side TV with nobody who cares. This guide sorts those spots by school, then covers the sports bars worth knowing when your group follows different teams or just wants a full day of football.
Plenty of chapters meet outside Dallas proper, in Plano, Addison, Richardson, Lewisville, Grapevine and Fort Worth. Every venue is labeled with its city or neighborhood so you can pick the one that's actually near you.
Dallas college football bars at a glance
| Team | Conference | Where to watch | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | SEC | Blackfriar Pub (Uptown); The Gin; Bonnie & Clyde's | Uptown; Prosper; Grapevine |
| Arkansas | SEC | Barcadia | Knox-Henderson |
| Auburn | SEC | White Rock Alehouse; Chelsea Corner | Lakewood; Uptown |
| Florida | SEC | Stan's Blue Note; Austin Avenue | Lower Greenville; Plano |
| Georgia | SEC | Barcadia; Blackfriar Pub (Lakewood); The Brass Tap; Industry House | Knox-Henderson; Lakewood; Allen; Fort Worth |
| LSU | SEC | Elle; Thirsty Lion, plus six around DFW | Old East Dallas; Preston Hollow |
| Mississippi State | SEC | Cold Beer Company (select games) | Deep Ellum |
| Missouri | SEC | Rodeo Cold | Old East Dallas |
| Oklahoma | SEC | Bar W | Uptown |
| Ole Miss | SEC | Life's Good Bar & Grill | Lower Greenville |
| South Carolina | SEC | Bar W | Uptown |
| Tennessee | SEC | Hideaway on Henderson; Wings Over Frisco | Knox-Henderson; Frisco |
| Texas | SEC | Longhorn Icehouse; Happiest Hour | Northwest Dallas; Harwood District |
| Texas A&M | SEC | River Pig Saloon; Bottlecap Alley | Lower Greenville; Grapevine |
| Arizona | Big 12 | Happiest Hour (select games) | Harwood District |
| Arizona State | Big 12 | Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers | Euless |
| Iowa State | Big 12 | Bobbie's Social House | Far North Dallas |
| Kansas | Big 12 | The Nodding Donkey; GOATs Arena | State Thomas; Fairview |
| Oklahoma State | Big 12 | Life's Good Bar & Grill | Lower Greenville |
| TCU | Big 12 | Harwood Arms | Harwood District |
| Texas Tech | Big 12 | Cafe Gecko; Stan's Blue Note; Hendy's on Henderson | Richardson; Lower Greenville; Knox-Henderson |
| UCF | Big 12 | Legacy Hall (last met Sept. 12) | Plano |
| Utah | Big 12 | Dave & Buster's (select games) | Frisco |
| West Virginia | Big 12 | Bobbie's Social House (last met Oct. 3) | Far North Dallas |
| Illinois | Big Ten | Bobbie's Social House | Far North Dallas |
| Indiana | Big Ten | The Mucky Duck | Addison |
| Iowa | Big Ten | Bryan Street Tavern | Old East Dallas |
| Michigan | Big Ten | Happiest Hour; The Brass Tap; The Revel; Rogers Roundhouse | Harwood District; North Dallas; Frisco; Fort Worth |
| Michigan State | Big Ten | The Loon; The Last Point | Uptown; Addison |
| Minnesota | Big Ten | The Brass Tap (last met Oct. 3) | North Dallas |
| Nebraska | Big Ten | II Brothers Bar and Grill | Plano |
| Ohio State | Big Ten | Stan's Blue Note, plus five around DFW | Lower Greenville |
| Oregon | Big Ten | River Pig Saloon | Lower Greenville |
| Penn State | Big Ten | Buffalo Hirsch | Old Town Lewisville |
| UCLA | Big Ten | The Irishman (last met Oct. 10) | Far North Dallas |
| USC | Big Ten | The Londoner | Addison |
| Washington | Big Ten | Thomas Avenue Beverage Company (select games) | State Thomas |
| Boston College | ACC | The Pour House (last met Sept. 11) | East Dallas |
| Florida State | ACC | Stan's Blue Note | Lower Greenville |
| Miami | ACC | The Owners Box (select games) | Downtown |
| SMU | ACC | Milo Butterfingers | Near SMU |
| Notre Dame | Independent | Harwood Arms; The Irishman; Rollertown Beerworks | Harwood District; Far North Dallas; Frisco |
| Boise State | Pac-12 | Gillespie's Irish Tavern & Kitchen (last met Sept. 5) | Richardson |
| Texas State | Pac-12 | Harwood Arms | Harwood District |
| Washington State | Pac-12 | II Brothers Bar and Grill | Plano |
| North Texas | American | Bryan Street Tavern | Old East Dallas |
| South Florida | American | Rock & Brews (last met Sept. 19) | Grapevine |
| Tulane | American | Community Beer Co. (last met Sept. 19) | Design District |
| North Dakota State | FCS | Scruffy Duffies | Plano |
How to read the school listings. Alumni club means the school's Dallas-area chapter lists the bar. The bar means the venue runs the watch party itself. Local favorite means it's where that school's fans are known to gather. Several bars host more than one fan base, so the chapter's own event post is the best guide to which room is yours.
Don't see your school? Check your alumni chapter's events page; many post a location a few days before each game. "Last met" means the chapter hasn't posted its next Dallas date yet.
SEC football bars in Dallas
With Texas, Texas A&M and Oklahoma all in the SEC, you'll see SEC colors in Dallas bars every Saturday. Texas and A&M have official every-game homes, and most of the rest of the league has a chapter bar too.
Alabama Crimson Tide Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
Tide in Texas lists three DFW spots. In Dallas, make sure you're at the Uptown Blackfriar, not the Lakewood one.
Blackfriar Pub
2621 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
The Uptown Blackfriar on McKinney Avenue is the Alabama bar, and it runs its own Bama football programming.
The Gin
204 W Broadway St, Prosper, TX 75078, USA
Alabama's watch party north of Dallas, in Prosper.
Bonnie & Clyde's Bar & Grill
1800 TX-26, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
Alabama's Grapevine watch party, listed by the chapter as Bonnie & Clyde's Hideout.
Arkansas Razorbacks Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The Dallas Arkansas alumni chapter holds regular watch parties at a barcade on Henderson.
Barcadia Dallas
1917 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Regular Hogs watch parties with arcade games on the side. Georgia's chapter lists it too.
Auburn Tigers Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Auburn fans split between two Dallas bars.
White Rock Alehouse & Brewery
7331 Gaston Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75214, USA
Where the DFW Auburn Club meets, a brewpub off Gaston Avenue.
Chelsea Corner
4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
A long-running sports bar on McKinney Avenue where Auburn fans gather, with brunch for 11 a.m. kickoffs.
Florida Gators Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The DFW Gator Club lists Stan's in Dallas, Austin Avenue in Plano and No Frills Grill in Fort Worth.
Stan's Blue Note
2908 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
The Dallas Gators bar, and Stan's calls itself an official Florida watch party too.
Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar
935 W Parker Rd Suite #410, Plano, TX 75023, USA
A Plano sports bar staple for decades, shared with Ohio State fans.
Georgia Bulldogs Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The UGA Dallas-Fort Worth chapter spreads out across the metro. In Dallas, the Lakewood Blackfriar is the Georgia one.
Barcadia Dallas
1917 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
On the Georgia chapter's Dallas list, shared with Arkansas.
Blackfriar Pub
6341 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214, USA
The Lakewood Blackfriar on La Vista runs its own Georgia watch parties.
The Brass Tap - Allen
2540 North Watters Road #180, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Georgia's Collin County option, in Allen.
Industry House
1001 Foch St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Georgia's Fort Worth watch party, near the Cultural District.
LSU Tigers Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
LSU's official directory lists a real network around DFW, not just one bar. Only these specific locations count.
Elle Dallas
3113 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
LSU's Old East Dallas watch party on Ross Avenue.
Thirsty Lion
7859 Walnut Hill Ln #140, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
The Preston Hollow Thirsty Lion on Walnut Hill Lane, LSU's North Dallas option.
Thirsty Lion
350 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039, USA
The Toyota Music Factory location in Las Colinas.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - The Colony Restaurant
5774 Grandscape Blvd Ste 200, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
The Louisiana-born sports chain at Grandscape in The Colony.
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
3270 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
The South Central Expressway Razzoo's in McKinney.
Razzoo's
2950 Texas Sage Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76177, USA
The Texas Sage Trail Razzoo's in north Fort Worth.
The Roost Lewisville
1602 S State Hwy 121, Lewisville, TX 75067, USA
LSU's Lewisville watch party.
Mudbugs Bar & Grill
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy #250, Little Elm, TX 75068, USA
A Cajun bar and grill in Little Elm on LSU's list.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Select games
Bulldogs alumni use a Deep Ellum bar for select games. Check the chapter page for the next one.
Cold Beer Company
3600 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA
A Deep Ellum patio bar the Mississippi State chapter uses for game watches.
Missouri Tigers Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
Mizzou fans gather in Old East Dallas.
Rodeo Cold
3826 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
On Mizzou's official watch-party list, with cold beer and plenty of food on Ross Avenue.
Oklahoma Sooners Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Regular watch parties
The OU Club of Dallas sets up regular watch parties in Uptown.
Bar W
2926 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
The OU Club of Dallas's watch-party home. South Carolina fans use Bar W too, so check the club's event post for your room on shared Saturdays.
Ole Miss Rebels Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
Ole Miss lists one Dallas watch party.
Life’s Good Bar & Grill
3619 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
On Ole Miss's official watch-party list. It isn't an Ole Miss-only bar, so follow the chapter's event post.
South Carolina Gamecocks Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
Gamecocks share an Uptown bar with OU.
Bar W
2926 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
South Carolina's Dallas watch party. Follow the Gamecocks event details for your section, since OU also meets here.
Tennessee Volunteers Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
Vols fans have a Dallas home and a Frisco one, with Rogers Roundhouse in Fort Worth for select games.
Hideaway on Henderson
2405 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Tennessee's Dallas watch party on Henderson Avenue.
Wings Over Frisco
13030 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75035, USA
Tennessee's Frisco watch party.
Rogers Roundhouse
1616 Rogers Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
The Fort Worth spot for select Vols games.
Texas Longhorns Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Every game
The Dallas Texas Exes run two official game watches for every game, one north and one south. RSVP for each game on the chapter's Eventbrite and you get an extra shot at door prizes, including game tickets in Austin.
Longhorn Icehouse
1901 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220, USA
The Exes' north game watch: 44 TVs, a 168-inch Jumbotron and surround sound in a 20,000-square-foot Texas icehouse. It opens at 11 a.m., so for early kickoffs you'll walk in at the coin toss.
Happiest Hour
2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
The Exes' south game watch in the Harwood District. Big screens, game sound and a check-in table where you grab your door-prize tickets.
Texas A&M Aggies Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Every game
Dallas Aggies have one home base in the city and another out by DFW Airport.
River Pig Saloon
1720 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Dallas Aggies watch here all season. The big patio and a 10 a.m. weekend opening make it an easy all-day spot.
Bottlecap Alley Icehouse Grill
1469 W State Hwy 114 #614, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
The Northeast Tarrant County A&M Club watches every game here, a good option if you live in Grapevine, Southlake or Colleyville.
Big 12 football bars in Dallas
TCU and Texas Tech bring the biggest Big 12 crowds in Dallas, and Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State and the Arizona schools all have spots of their own.
Arizona Wildcats Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Select games
The DFW Arizona alumni community picks select games rather than meeting every week.
Happiest Hour
2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
The DFW Wildcats use Happiest Hour for select games, so check the chapter's listing for the next date.
Arizona State Sun Devils Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
Sun Devils meet west of Dallas, near DFW Airport.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
2221 State Hwy 121, Euless, TX 76039, USA
ASU's DFW watch parties happen at this Euless burger bar, handy if you live in the mid-cities.
Iowa State Cyclones Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The DFW Cyclones call Bobbie's their football home, and you don't need an alumni membership to join.
Bobbie's Social House
4520 Frankford Rd #1200, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Big screens and a big menu in Far North Dallas. Cyclones fans of every stripe are welcome.
Kansas Jayhawks Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Jayhawks have a Dallas spot and a northern one.
The Nodding Donkey
2900 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
Dallas Jayhawks gather at this State Thomas patio bar, with Social Pie pizza.
G.O.A.T's Arena
235 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069, USA
If you're closer to Oklahoma than LBJ, more Kansas fans watch at GOATs in Fairview.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Pokes fans gather on Greenville Avenue.
Life’s Good Bar & Grill
3619 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Oklahoma State fans cowboy up at this Lower Greenville bar. Ole Miss alumni use it too.
TCU Horned Frogs Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
TCU's Dallas alumni watch in the Harwood District.
Harwood Arms
2823 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
TCU alumni watch parties in Dallas happen at this British pub. It's also Notre Dame's home bar, so on November 21, when Notre Dame plays SMU, expect a crowded room.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Local favorites
Red Raiders have three solid options, and the busiest one is in Richardson.
Cafe Gecko Richardson
1381 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
The busiest Texas Tech spot in the area, packed for every Tech game and busy most weekends in the fall.
Stan's Blue Note
2908 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
An official Texas Tech watch party on Lower Greenville, with 30-plus screens and a 10 a.m. Saturday opening.
Hendy's on Henderson
2401 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Dallas Tech alumni also gather at this Henderson Avenue bar.
Utah Utes Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Select games
Utah's chapter meets in Frisco for select games.
Dave & Buster's Frisco
2601 Preston Rd #1200, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
Utah's DFW game-watch spot. Check the chapter listing for each game.
Big Ten football bars in Dallas
Big Ten chapters spread from Lower Greenville out to Addison, Plano and Lewisville. Ohio State and Michigan have the biggest networks, with several official locations each.
Illinois Fighting Illini Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The Dallas Illini Club watches football, not just basketball, in Far North Dallas.
Bobbie's Social House
4520 Frankford Rd #1200, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
The Dallas Illini Club's football home, a big-screen social house on Frankford Road. Iowa State fans use it too.
Indiana Hoosiers Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Hoosiers fans generally head to Addison Circle. Follow DFW Hoosiers for each game.
The Mucky Duck Bar
5064 Addison Cir, Addison, TX 75001, USA
An Addison bar where Indiana fans gather for games.
Iowa Hawkeyes Bars in Dallas
The bar · Every game
Iowa has one of the clearest homes in Dallas.
Bryan Street Tavern
4315 Bryan St, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
Official Iowa watch-party headquarters every Saturday: 30-plus TVs with full sound, a skyline-view patio and well-loved tavern pizza.
Michigan Wolverines Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The U-M Club of Dallas has four official game-watch spots, so pick the closest one.
Happiest Hour
2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
The Dallas pick in the Harwood District, with big screens and game sound.
The Brass Tap
6959 Arapaho Rd #108, Dallas, TX 75248, USA
The North Dallas Brass Tap on Arapaho Road.
The Revel Patio Grill
9305 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75033, USA
Michigan's Frisco game watch.
Rogers Roundhouse
1616 Rogers Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Michigan's Fort Worth game watch, near the Cultural District.
Michigan State Spartans Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The DFW Spartans rotate among a few locations, so check each game's event post.
The Loon
3028 N Hall St #179, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
A longtime Uptown bar and one of the DFW Spartans' game-watch spots.
Last Point Sports Grill
4578 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75001, USA
Big screens and plenty of food in Addison, another Spartans spot.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Huskers fans head up to Plano.
ll Brothers Grill & Bar
8308 Preston Rd #198, Plano, TX 75024, USA
A family-owned Plano bar and grill where Nebraska fans gather. Washington State fans share it, and it opens at 10 a.m. every day.
Ohio State Buckeyes Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
The Dallas Ohio State Alumni Club keeps a full list of game-watch locations around the metro.
Stan's Blue Note
2908 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Stan's is an official Ohio State watch party and the Dallas pick.
Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar
935 W Parker Rd Suite #410, Plano, TX 75023, USA
Ohio State's Plano option, shared with Florida fans.
The Maverick
1616 W Hebron Pkwy #108, Carrollton, TX 75010, USA
Ohio State's Carrollton game watch.
Bottle Rockets Bar
5800 Legacy Dr Ste c-11, Plano, TX 75024, USA
A second Plano option on Legacy Drive.
Landmark Bar & Kitchen
6621 Fossil Bluff Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137, USA
Ohio State's Fort Worth game watch.
Wings Over USA - Fate
110 Greenhill Ln Ste 100, Rockwall, TX 75087, USA
Ohio State's Rockwall game watch.
Oregon Ducks Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Every game
The Dallas Ducks watch every game on Lower Greenville.
River Pig Saloon
1720 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
The Dallas Ducks' home for every game this season. Aggies use it too, so it's a lively room.
Penn State Nittany Lions Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Every game
The North Texas chapter moved its watch parties midseason, for the rest of the year.
Buffalo Hirsch
206 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057, USA
A cocktail parlor, beer garden and food truck park in Old Town Lewisville, from the people behind East Side and Oak Street in Denton.
USC Trojans Bars in Dallas
Alumni club
USC's Dallas gatherings happen in Addison, and you don't need to register.
The Londoner Pub Addison
14930 Midway Rd, Addison, TX 75001, USA
The Midway Road Londoner, a British pub that hosts USC's DFW game watches.
Washington Huskies Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Select games
Washington's chapter has organized watches on November 7, 21 and 28.
Thomas Avenue Beverage Co
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
A State Thomas beer bar hosting Washington's organized game watches.
ACC football bars in Dallas
SMU is the ACC's hometown team, and Florida State and Miami both have Dallas homes of their own.
Florida State Seminoles Bars in Dallas
The bar
Seminoles fans have used Stan's for years.
Stan's Blue Note
2908 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Stan's is an official Florida State watch-party location, with 30-plus screens and a 10 a.m. Saturday opening.
Miami Hurricanes Bars in Dallas
Alumni club · Select games
The DFW Canes book the Omni's sports bar for select games, including Florida State on October 17.
The Owners Box
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
A 16-foot screen inside the Omni Dallas downtown. Groups bigger than 12 should call ahead.
SMU Mustangs Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Plenty of bars near campus fill with Mustangs fans on game days, but one is the classic. For everything else around campus, see our SMU guide.
Milo Butterfingers
5645 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Open since 1971 and minutes from campus, Milo's is where Mustangs fans have always ended up, with a big patio, pool and darts. It goes 21-and-over after 3 p.m., so plan around that with kids.
Notre Dame and more college football bars in Dallas
Notre Dame has one of the best-established homes in the city. North Texas, Texas State, Washington State and North Dakota State fans have their spots too.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Bars in Dallas
The bar · Every game
The Notre Dame Club of Dallas gathers at Harwood Arms and The Irishman, and Frisco has a third option.
Harwood Arms
2823 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Notre Dame's Dallas headquarters, showing every game on big screens with sound on.
The Irishman Pub
18101 Preston Rd #102, Dallas, TX 75252, USA
A Far North Dallas pub where Irish fans gather.
Rollertown Beerworks
6450 Main St, Frisco, TX 75033, USA
Notre Dame fans' Frisco option, a brewery on Main Street.
North Texas Mean Green Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
The UNT Alumni Association plans watch parties in Old East Dallas.
Bryan Street Tavern
4315 Bryan St, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
UNT alumni gather here. It's also Iowa's every-Saturday home, so ask where your game will be.
Texas State Bobcats Bars in Dallas
The bar · Every game
Bobcats fans have a full-season home in the Harwood District.
Harwood Arms
2823 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Harwood Arms posts a full Texas State schedule and shows the games with sound.
Washington State Cougars Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Cougs fans share a Plano bar with Nebraska.
ll Brothers Grill & Bar
8308 Preston Rd #198, Plano, TX 75024, USA
Washington State fans gather at this family-owned Plano bar and grill.
North Dakota State Bison Bars in Dallas
Local favorite
Bison fans have a Plano spot.
Scruffy Duffies
5865 Kincaid Rd E8, Plano, TX 75024, USA
Where North Dakota State fans meet up in Plano.
Recent watch parties: check for the next date
These chapters have hosted Dallas-area watch parties this season but move around or only meet for certain games. Start with the last spot, then check the chapter's page before you head out. Syracuse has a DFW watch party planned for November 7; the chapter hadn't posted the location as of this update.
| School | Last spot | Area | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | The Irishman | Far North Dallas | Oct. 10 |
| Minnesota | The Brass Tap (earlier: Stan's Blue Note, Sept. 12) | North Dallas | Oct. 3 |
| West Virginia | Bobbie's Social House | Far North Dallas | Oct. 3 |
| South Florida | Rock & Brews | Grapevine | Sept. 19 |
| Tulane | Community Beer Co. | Design District | Sept. 19 |
| UCF | Legacy Hall | Plano | Sept. 12 |
| Boston College | The Pour House | East Dallas | Sept. 11 |
| Boise State | Gillespie's Irish Tavern & Kitchen | Richardson | Sept. 5 |
The Irishman Pub
18101 Preston Rd #102, Dallas, TX 75252, USA
UCLA's DFW network watched the Oregon game here on October 10.
The Brass Tap
6959 Arapaho Rd #108, Dallas, TX 75248, USA
Minnesota's chapter met here October 3.
Bobbie's Social House
4520 Frankford Rd #1200, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
West Virginia's DFW chapter watched the Iowa State game here October 3.
Rock & Brews
520 W State Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
South Florida's chapter met at this Grapevine rock-and-roll restaurant September 19.
Community Beer Co. Taproom & Restaurant
3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247, USA
Tulane's DFW alumni gathered at Community Beer's taproom September 19.
Legacy Hall
7800 Windrose Ave., Plano, TX 75024, USA
UCF's chapter met here September 3 and 12.
The Pour House
1919 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Boston College's Red Bandanna Game watch party was here September 11.
Gillespie's Irish Tavern & Kitchen
3600 Shire Blvd #112, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Boise State's chapter met at this Richardson pub September 5.
Best sports bars in Dallas for college football
When your group follows five different teams, or you just want every game on somewhere, these are the bars to know. Several also host school watch parties, so don't expect a neutral room every week.
| If you want | Go to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The best all-around sports bar | Christie's, Lower Greenville | 69 TVs, big LED screens on the main floor and rooftop, and doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturdays |
| An old-school college football bar | Stan's Blue Note, Lower Greenville | Official watch-party home for several schools, 30-plus screens and a crowd that's there for the game |
| Football and a real kitchen downtown | Frankie's Downtown | Scratch kitchen upstairs, more screens plus pool and darts in The Underground downstairs |
| A big, social watch party | Happiest Hour, Harwood District | Texas Exes, Michigan and Arizona fans all use it, with big screens and game sound |
| Room for a large group | Hero, Victory Park | 24,000-plus square feet, six bars and a 24-foot screen |
| A watch party that's the whole outing | Texas Live!, Arlington | A 100-foot media wall and an entire entertainment district around it |
| Something you can't get at a bar | Cosm, The Colony | Selected games on an immersive dome, with reserved and general-admission tickets |
Christies
2817 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
The most complete college football setup in Dallas: 69 HD TVs, two large LED screens on the main floor, another on the rooftop patio and a 120-inch projector. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, and with that many screens and rooms, a mixed group rarely fights over the remote.
Stan's Blue Note
2908 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Stan's leans into college football more than almost any bar in Dallas. It's an official watch-party home for Ohio State, Florida, Florida State and Texas Tech, with 30-plus screens, a projector, patios and a 10 a.m. Saturday opening.
Frankie's Downtown
1303 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
A scratch kitchen and a proper sports bar, with The Underground downstairs adding more TVs, pool and darts. It opens at 11 a.m., so for an 11 a.m. kickoff you'll be walking in at the coin toss.
The Owners Box
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
A 16-foot screen inside the Omni makes this the easy call if you're staying downtown. Groups bigger than 12 should call ahead, and Miami alumni book it for select games.
Happiest Hour
2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
A scene as much as a sports bar: huge screens, game sound and a lot of people. The Texas Exes use it for every game, and Michigan and Arizona fans meet here too. Ask which area will have your game with sound.
Hero by HG
3090 Nowitzki Way, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Next to the American Airlines Center, with 24,000-plus square feet, six bars, an arcade and a 24-foot HD screen. Parties of 15 or more book through the event coordinator. It opens at 10 a.m. Saturdays but closes at 10 p.m., so a late West Coast game may outlast it.
Underdog Restaurant & Sports Club
6750 Abrams Rd Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75231, USA
Thirty-five TVs and a 15-foot LED wall give Underdog a serious viewing setup for Lake Highlands. Pool, darts, a patio and a second bar give a group room to spread out, and it turns into more of a late-night spot as the evening goes on.
The Nodding Donkey
2900 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
Twenty-two big TVs, a spacious patio and pizza from Social Pie add up to an easy, unfussy afternoon in State Thomas. A good pick for a mixed group that wants football on without a ticketed production around it.
Longhorn Icehouse
1901 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220, USA
Forty-four TVs, a 168-inch Jumbotron, surround sound, two bars and an arcade in more than 20,000 square feet. As the Texas Exes' northern game watch, it gets loud and burnt orange on Longhorns Saturdays. Opens 11 a.m.
Bryan Street Tavern
4315 Bryan St, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
Pizza, 22 craft taps, a skyline-view patio, pool, darts and sand volleyball, plus 30-plus TVs and a big projector. It's Iowa's official home every Saturday, so on Hawkeyes days ask where your game will be.
River Pig Saloon
1720 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
A big patio, indoor and outdoor seating and a 10 a.m. weekend opening make River Pig an easy all-day option on Lower Greenville. Oregon's chapter and the Aggies both meet here, so it's lively.
Over Under - The Village Dallas
5625 Village Glen Dr Ste. 170, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Over Under's college football Saturdays in The Village run from late morning into the evening, with food and drink specials and activities like Wild Card Bingo. Good for a group where only half of you want to watch closely.
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Texas Live!
1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011, USA
A 100-foot media wall, 122 screens across the district and several bars under one roof in Arlington. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. on football Saturdays and entry is generally free unless there's a ticketed event. Check the featured matchups and reserve a table for a crew.
Legacy Hall
7800 Windrose Ave., Plano, TX 75024, USA
College Football Saturdays put one featured game each week on the big LED screen in the Box Garden, with 20 food stalls and a beer hall around it. The answer when your group splits on lunch more than on teams. Check what's on for night games, since the Box Garden also hosts concerts.
Cosm Dallas
5776 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
Select games on a wraparound dome that feels closer to the stadium than to TV. Tickets come in Dome Reserved, Hall Reserved and General Admission, and GA has limited dome views, so pick the game and ticket type before comparing it with a bar night.
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