Block off your Saturdays for the foreseeable future because college football is back! While we are home to the University of Texas, we know there are all kinds of college football fans and alumni that call Austin home. And all those transplants are looking for the place they can come together with their fellow fans to root for their team.
If you do happen to be a Longhorn fan, you can check out this post on the best locations to watch UT football. If you happen to root for another team (and that’s OK), here’s where to watch the top 20 (and then some) college teams in Austin.
The Ultimate Guide For Where to Watch College Football in Austin!
Alabama
Fans of the Crimson Tide show their Tide pride at Bufords (West 6th Street) and Cover 2 (13701 Research Boulevard). In addition to watch parties, the Austin Bama Alumni host networking socials and Austin SEC Club activities. You can keep up with all their events and activities on their Instagram page.
Auburn
New for 2024, War Eagle fans are flocking together at Lou’s Barton Springs. Check their official Austin Auburn Club facebook page for more info.
Baylor
Baylor University lists watch parties and events in cities all over the country here. Sadly, there isn’t a watch party locale listed for Austin.
Central Florida
There no longer seems to be an official watch party for UCF in Austin either. Austin is linked on the UCF alumni page but there’s only an email address for those interested in being involved.
Clemson
Tiger fans have gathered to watch their team at Star Bar (West 6th Street) in past years, though no location is listed for Austin Clemson Club this year.
Florida
Industry (1211 E 5th Street) serves as the official swamp for all ages Florida fans. Mayfair, however, serves as the 21+ West 6th watch party host. More info can be found here.
Florida State
Whether you’re looking for a group to watch the football games with or wanting to network with Florida State alumni, the Austin Seminoles is your source for all things FSU in Austin. Seminoles gather at Key Bar (617 W 6th Street) to watch Florida State football, as well as Finley’s Kitchen and Bar (410 W Main Street, Round Rock).
Georgia
Green Light Social (720 West 6th Street) was once home to the official watch parties for the Georgia Bulldogs. We don’t see anything listed this year, however. You can check for updates with the Austin Dawgs on their Facebook page.
LSU
The LSU Austin Alumni Association calls Shoal Creek Saloon (909 N Lamar Boulevard), as you would expect. In addition, Rustic Tap Beer Garden (613 W 6th Street) is hosts the tigers as well.
Michigan
Join your local Wolverines by attending a Michigan game watch party at Haymaker (2310 Manor Road). You can locate a Michigan alumni event in any area and connect with the Blue near you here.
Mississippi
Mississippi fans are meeting this year at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (701 W 6th Street), according to the Austin Ole Miss Club page.
Mississippi State
The bulldogs once gathered at The Park on South Lamar (4024 South Lamar Boulevard) but it seems nothing is listed for an alumni group in Austin this year.
Notre Dame
Kelly’s Irish Pub (519 W Oltorf Street) and BD Rileys (1905 Aldrich Street) serve as the Official Game Watch Headquarters for fans of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. The Notre Dame Austin Club also hosts other meetups and events. You can get more info here.
Ohio State
According to the Ohio State Austin Texas Alumni Club, the main watch party locale for the Buckeyes is Dogwood (715 West 6th Street).
Oklahoma
According to the OU Club of Austin’s Facebook page, they’ll be hosting watch parties at High 5 (2672 W Anderson Lane).
OSU
A 2024 OSU watch party location is not listed on their Facebook page but can connect with the OSU Alumni Chapter here.
Oregon
The Austin Ducks usually have their watch parties at Progress Coffee (3421 North I-35) though the first game of the season happened at Aussie’s. You can check here for updates throughout the season.
Penn State
The Central Texas Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Club usually gathers at Parlor & Yard (601 West 6th Street). Get more info on the group here.
Rice
The Austin Association of Rice Alumni hosted an August event at Blue Owl Brewing but we’re unsure where watch parties are happening. You can keep up with the organization here.
Southern California
Looking to celebrate the Trojan family spirit while enjoying great events and creating memories with fellow USC Alumni? USC Trojans of Austin seem to be hosting their watch parties at Lavaca Street Rock Rose (11420 Rock Rose Avenue).
Tennessee
The Austin Vols now have two official watch party locations for the 2024 season! They will gather upstairs at Armadillo Den in South Austin (10106 Menchaca Road) and in East Austin at Dainty Dillow (3201 E Cesar Chavez Street). Keep up with fellow fans on the group’s Facebook page.
Texas A&M
Austin Aggie fans gather to watch their games at Lustre Pearl East (114 Linden Street). You can keep up with all of the Capital City A&M Club events here.
TCU
The Austin Frogs have no official watch party location listed on their TCU Alumni Association of Austin facebook page.
Texas State
In past years, Bobcat fans in Austin have gathered to watch games at Lustre Pearl East (114 Linden Street). We don’t see an official location for this year but you can check the Austin chapter alumni Facebook page for updates.
Texas Tech
The Texas Tech Alumni Association Austin Chapter will host watch parties at Aussie’s Beach Bar and Grill (306 Barton Springs Road) in 2024.
University of Houston
The Coogs in Austin gather at Waterloo Ice House (8600 Burnet Road) to watch their weekend games. They also have an active Facebook page that is full of activities, meetups, and more.
Virginia Tech
Hokies can join the Austin Hokies Facebook group to learn about any possible events in the area.
Washington
The University of Washington alumni page has listed WhichCraft in Mueller as the place for official viewing parties in the past.
Washington State
Cougar football fans can cheer on their team at Little Woodrow’s on West Sixth Street. You can also follow the WSUAA Austin Club Facebook page for more info throughout the season.
West Virginia
It looks like there’s not official WVU Austin Alumni watch party, but Austin Mountaineers who’d like to keep up with all alumni events can follow the group here.
Want more football?
Check out these pigskin related posts:
- Here’s Where to Watch You Favorite NFL Football Team in Austin
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- How to Throw the Best Longhorns Tailgate Party Ever
Featured photo via @cover3dining on Instagram.
