Where can I watch college football in Madison?

6 venues in Madison have public evidence of showing college football: 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, a club or local coverage, or a quoted Google review. Check the venue's current listing for the specific game or event you want to watch.

Is there an alumni bar in Madison for my school?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 1 is a fan bar or game-day home; 4 have evidence of showing college football regularly; 1 has evidence of a specific screening. Check with the venue for sound, opening hours and booking requirements.

When are the next College Football games?

Next up: Washington Huskies at Michigan State Spartans on Sat 14 Nov 2026, 21:15 UTC; Texas Longhorns at LSU Tigers on Sun 15 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC; Colorado State Rams at Washington State Cougars on Sun 15 Nov 2026, 03:30 UTC. The season runs from late August to the January playoff, and Saturday kickoffs are stacked from noon to past midnight Eastern, so the venues that matter are the ones that give one school a screen and the sound instead of rotating all day.

How is this College Football list for Madison put together?

It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, Google reviews, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Madison list as new evidence appears.

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College Football · Madison, United States

Where to Watch College Football in Madison

Last updated November 12, 2026

College football sorts a crowd by school rather than by city: a Saturday bar belongs to an alumni chapter, and the wrong bar is simply the wrong room. These 6 venues in Madison carry a real signal that they show the games.

6 venues
1 fan bar and game-day HQ
4 show it every week
1 hosted screening
6 with a linked source
4.4 average Google rating

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Upcoming College Football games

Confirmed start times are shown in UTC. Dates without a confirmed time stay as listed.

Washington Huskies at Michigan State Spartans · Sat 14 Nov 2026, 21:15 UTC · NCAA Football
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Texas Longhorns at LSU Tigers · Sun 15 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC · NCAA Division I FBS
Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA.
Colorado State Rams at Washington State Cougars · Sun 15 Nov 2026, 03:30 UTC · NCAA Football
Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, Pullman.
Cal vs Stanford, The Big Game · Sat 21 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed) · College Football
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley.
Indiana Hoosiers at Washington Huskies · Sat 21 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Football
Husky Stadium, Seattle.
Washington State Cougars at Texas State Bobcats · Sat 21 Nov 2026, 23:00 UTC · NCAA Football
UFCU Stadium, San Marcos.
Ole Miss vs Mississippi State, Egg Bowl · Fri 27 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC · College Football, Rivalry Week
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi.
Florida Gators at Florida State Seminoles · Fri 27 Nov 2026, 20:30 UTC · NCAA Division I FBS
Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL.

College Football fan bars & game-day HQs

Iowa Hawkeyes

Hop Haus Brewing (Fitchburg) Official Iowa Hawkeyes bar

2975 Sub-Zero Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53719 · 4.2 stars (541 reviews)

Official Iowa Hawkeyes watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.

Official Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch Locations directory listing: Hop Haus Brewing (Fitchburg), 2975 Sub-Zero Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53719, hosted by the Madison Iowa Club. source

Website Open in Google Maps

Shows College Football week in, week out

Bassett Street Brunch Club Shows College Football frequently

444 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 · 4.3 stars (1,916 reviews)

Downtown brunch bar with two large TVs for Badger football

For brunch, burgers and Badger football, the recently renovated Bassett Street Brunch Club is a Downtown Madison favorite. With two large TVs... source

Website Open in Google Maps

State Street Brats Shows College Football frequently

603 State St Unit 1015, Madison, WI 53703 · 4.1 stars (1,874 reviews)

Downtown sports tavern showing Badger and college football

Own Watch at Brats page lists College Football games airing on the big screens (Big Ten Network, 40+ TVs) venue's post (our summary)

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Butterbird Shows College Football frequently

1134 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715 · 4.5 stars (463 reviews)

Regent Street chicken restaurant for Badger gamedays

Their spacious restaurant space and large outdoor patio in the back are great spots for tailgating or watching the games. Along with their usual menu, they have a special Badger gameday menu... source

Website Open in Google Maps

One Social Food Hall Shows College Football frequently

123 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703 · 4.4 stars (100 reviews)

Food hall with TVs and a projector for Badger football

Complete with ample TVs and a large projector showing the game, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to catch the action. One Social will also offer special gameday drink deals and even a Badger-themed cocktail! source

@onesocialfoodhall Website Open in Google Maps

Venues that hosted College Football screenings

Cielo on State Hosted College Football screenings

118 State St, Madison, WI 53703 · 4.7 stars (32 reviews)

State Street bar hosting Badger football watch parties

Join us this Saturday, September 19 at 11 AM for our Badger Watch Party at Cielo... source

@cielo_madison_118 Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch college football in Madison?: 6 venues in Madison have public evidence of showing college football: 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, a club or local coverage, or a quoted Google review. Check the venue's current listing for the specific game or event you want to watch.
Is there an alumni bar in Madison for my school?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 1 is a fan bar or game-day home; 4 have evidence of showing college football regularly; 1 has evidence of a specific screening. Check with the venue for sound, opening hours and booking requirements.
When are the next College Football games?: Next up: Washington Huskies at Michigan State Spartans on Sat 14 Nov 2026, 21:15 UTC; Texas Longhorns at LSU Tigers on Sun 15 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC; Colorado State Rams at Washington State Cougars on Sun 15 Nov 2026, 03:30 UTC. The season runs from late August to the January playoff, and Saturday kickoffs are stacked from noon to past midnight Eastern, so the venues that matter are the ones that give one school a screen and the sound instead of rotating all day.
How is this College Football list for Madison put together?: It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, Google reviews, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Madison list as new evidence appears.