Relocating to DFW

Wondering where you can cheer on your college sports team with fellow alumni? Explore the list below of bars deemed the watch spots for those specific universities! Plus, there are several college alumni groups in DFW that are a great way to meet fellow alumni and attend watch parties, so we've linked those below as well to help you find your crew!

Don't see your alma mater's bar? Email paige.wilhelm@101media.com with watch party information to be added to the list!

Updated September 2025

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The 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 89th Goodyear Cotton Bowl is on January 10th at the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington! As one of the most anticipated college football games, it features the best of the college football season, and the winning teams will head to the championship in Atlanta!

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WATCH PARTIES

MULTIPLE TEAMS: COSM dallas

If you're not familiar with Cosm Dallas, they're home to an insane immersive dome screen -- watching a game here truly feels like you're at the stadium! They're hosting a variety of watch parties throughout the season, so check their website to find a watch party for your alma mater! / The Colony

Arizona State University

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers / Euless

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Auburn University

Chelsea Corner / Knox

White Rock Ale House / White Rock 

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Baylor University

Frankie's Downtown / Downtown 

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Clemson University

River Pig Saloon / Lower Greenville

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Duke

River Pig Saloon / Lower Greenville

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Florida State University 

Stan's Blue Note / Greenville (Pictured)

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Indiana University

Goodbye Horses / SMU

Nodding Donkey / Uptown

Stan's Blue Note / Greenville

The Mucky Duck Bar / Addison

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Iowa State University

Bryan Street Tavern / East Dallas

Wizards Sports Cafe / Richardson

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Louisiana State University

Rotolos Craft & Crust / Carrollton

The Sporting Club / Deep Ellum

Thirsty Lion Gastropub / Addison

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Michigan State University

Tailgaters Plano / Plano

The Loon / Uptown 

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Mississippi State

Underdog Restaurant & Sports Club / Lake Highlands

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Notre Dame

Life’s Good Bar & Grill / Lower Greenville

Scruffy Duffies / Plano

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(the) Ohio State University

Austin Avenue Grill and Sports Bar / Plano

Stan's Blue Note / Greenville

Maverick Sports Bar / Carrollton

Woody's Tavern / Fort Worth

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Oklahoma State University

Koe Wetzel's Riot Room / Fort Worth

Life's Good Bar and Grill / Greenville

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Penn State

Chill Bar & Grill / Lewisville

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Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Barley House / SMU Blvd

Culinary Dropout / Design District

Milo Butterfingers / SMU Blvd

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Texas A&M

River Pig Saloon / Lower Greenville

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Texas Christian University (TCU)

Chimy's / Fort Worth

River Pig Saloon / Lower Greenville

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Texas Tech

Cafe Gecko / Richardson

Chimy's / Fort Worth

High Fives / Henderson (Pictured)

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University of Alabama

Bonnie & Clyde's Bar & Grill / Grapevine

Blackfriar Pub / Uptown

Kung Fu Saloon / Fort Worth

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University of Arkansas

Barcadia / Henderson

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University of Florida

Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar / Plano

Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille / Richardson

No Frills Bar & Grill / Fort Worth

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University of Georgia

Benders Sports & Spirits / Richardson

Blackfriar Pub / Lakewood

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University of Iowa

Bryan Street Tavern / Dallas

Big Apple Cafe / Fort Worth

Buffalo Wild Wings / Lewisville

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University of Kansas

Nodding Donkey / Uptown (Pictured)

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University of Kentucky

To be announced

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University of Michigan

Harwood Arms / Harwood District

The Brass Tap / North Dallas

The Revel Patio Grill / Frisco

Reservoir / Fort Worth

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University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

Life's Good / Greenville Ave

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University of Missouri (Mizzou)

Rodeo Cold / East Dallas

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University of Nebraska

II Brothers Bar and Grill / Plano

Flips Patio Grill / Fort Worth

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University of North Texas

ChopShop and Sports Garage / McKinney

Reservoir at Toyota Music Factory / Irving

Dots Hop House / Deep Ellum

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University of Oklahoma

Bar W / Uptown

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University of Oregon

River Pig Saloon / Lower Greenville (Pictured)

The Mucky Duck / Addison

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University of Southern California

The Londoner Pub / Addison

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University of South Carolina

Bar W / Uptown

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University of Tennessee

Hideaway / Henderson

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University of Texas

Happiest Hour / Uptown (Pictured)

Longhorn Ice House / Northeast Dallas

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Virginia Tech

Armor Brewing Company / Allen

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Washington State University

II Brothers Bar and Grill / Plano

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