Fan Bases
By Valerie Moloney, City Editor
From the NCAA playoffs to college football season, cheer on your alma mater at these Chicago bars.
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Kincade's
950-2 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
This popular Lincoln Park bar makes no secret about its loyalties: KU all the way. -
Brownstone Tavern & Grill
3937 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Ravenswood is a long way from Texas, but Longhorn fans call this classy tavern home. -
Saluki Bar
1208 N. Wells, Chicago IL, IL
When Southern Illinois is playing, you better believe the boob tubes at this Old Town sports pub are tuned in. -
Gamekeepers Tavern
345 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Walk into this Lincoln Park pub without wearing a speck of Carolina blue and you're in trouble. -
Durkin's Tavern
810 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Belly up to the bar with other Boilermakers at this Purdue-friendly pub. -
Schoolyard Tavern & Grill
3258 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Marquette grads meet at this casual Southport bar to cheer on their Golden Eagles. -
Joe's
940 W Weed St, Chicago, IL
This Clybourn Corridor warehouse-turned-sports bar is a hodgepodge of Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Penn State and other fans. -
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL
KU and Wisconsin fans co-exist peacefully in this Bucktown dive bar. -
Halligan Bar
2274 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
The Fighting Irish get some love at this popular Lincoln Park hangout. -
McGees
950 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL
This popular neighborhood hangout is in DePaul country, but Nebraska fans are welcome here, too. -
Will's Northwoods Inn
3030 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
Hayward, Wis., meets Lakeview, Chicago, at this Badger- and Marquette-loving bar. -
Duffy's Tavern and Grille
4201 W Diversey Ave #2, Chicago, IL
Sports junkies--especially Michigan fans--cheer on at this Lincoln Park bar. -
Gin Mill
2462 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Sports fanatics and frat-at-heart types abound at this MSU hangout near Fullerton. -
Hamilton's Bar and Grill
6341 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Loyola students call this Edgewater sports bar and grill home. -
Houndstooth Saloon
3438 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Southern barbecue and cold beer in Wrigleyville for fans of the Crimson Tide and others.
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Junior's Sports Lounge
726 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL
With 35 plasma TVs and upscale comfort food, this UIC bar is a sports fan's destination. -
Justin's
3358 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Lakeview haunt for fans of sports and summertime beer gardens.
