Where to watch Wisconsin Badgers in Chicago

Wisconsin Badgers fans in Chicago watch at Lodge Tavern in Gold Coast, the official bar of Wisconsin Alumni Association — Chicago Chapter. Two more spots below.

Lodge Tavern

Gold Coast

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via Wisconsin Alumni Association — Chicago Chapter

21 W Division St. Calls itself a Wisconsin Badgers watch bar and means it — Badger cocktails and giveaways all season, open till 4am.

Division Street institution that calls itself a Wisconsin Badgers watch bar — Badger-themed cocktails and giveaways all season. Call ahead for sound.

21 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60610

Verified September 2026

Will's Northwoods Inn

South Lakeview

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via Wisconsin Alumni Association — Chicago Chapter

Lakeview, 3030 N Racine Ave. Camp Randall South: Chicago's Wisconsin bar since 1991, home of the Chicago 5th Quarter. Sound on for every Badgers game, Jump Around included, brats and curds on the menu.

Self-described "Camp Randall South" and home of the Chicago 5th Quarter — game sound, Jump Around, Johnsonville brats and cheese curds, drink specials for every televised Badgers game. Chicago's Wisconsin bar since 1991.

3030 N. Racine Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Verified September 2026

Lottie's Pub

Bucktown

OfficialUnconfirmed this season

via Wisconsin Alumni Association — Chicago Chapter

1925 W Cortland St. Two floors, schooners, and a standing welcome for UW alumni. Official chapter spot. Call ahead for sound.

1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622

Verified September 2026

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