The region is known for its enthusiastic sports fans, so be prepared for a festive bar atmosphere. Oregon is also home to craft beer, and most sports bars pour regional microbrew favorites. Likewise, many local breweries have big screen TVs, since sports and beer are perfect teammates.

When the University of Oregon Ducks have an away game, or when you don't have tickets to Autzen Stadium but still want to cheer on the team during a home game — catch the spirit at one of these popular and fun places for watching the Duck game in Eugene-Springfield. Across the country, you can also connect with other Oregon fans at alumni-organized watch parties.

Get Fired Up Before the Game! 

Market District

Pack Market Alley with a big screen and entertainment the night before a home game.

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Oregon is in the Big Ten! If you are unable to access the Big Ten Network because it is not available on Comcast Xfinity, you can stream the game with a subscription to a service like Peacock, Hulu or YouTubeTV and more. Games may also be available through ESPN, ABC, FOX, CBS or NBC. The Register-Guard has more information on the variety of programs and services that may carry the Duck games. Games are also broadcast on the Oregon Sports Network (radio) and you can also download the game app on your phone for all the latest buzz, social streaming and live audio broadcasting on game day.

Another option is to hang out with other fans at a local pub or a sports bar that has the game on! Please verify directly with the sports bar to confirm their access to the game before making your plans. Some suggestions are listed below, but some may not be able to show every game.

6th Street Restaurant & Sports Bar

6th Street 

Downtown Eugene

 A family friendly atmosphere that evolves into a packed sports bar as the night goes on, 6th Street Restaurant & Sports Bar is the best bet for great food and drinks in a flexible environment. Dine in the restaurant or hoot and holler in the bar! The 6th Street Grill has the right vibes for watching UO football on the big screen. With a full bar and delicious pub food, 6th Street has been a classy collegiate watering hole for decades. It is also a pre-and post-game hangout.

A person in an OSU Beaver shirt shows off the Duck green and yellow raffle table.

The Bier Stein

Mid-town Eugene

Wear your Oregon Duck colors and show up at The Bier Stein to watch the football game. They feature special game day menus such as maple mustard chicken wings, chili cheese fries, cauliflower bites and The Bier Stein's signature bier cheese soup. Along with two TVs at the front and back bars, Bier Stein shows the game via Fubo on a 6700 lumen laser projector with a 12 foot screen and streams it on their 75 inch U-Bar TV that usually displays the tap-list. They have confirmed streaming access.

Falling Sky Brewpub

Downtown Eugene

Falling Sky gets fired up for the games! Not only do they have a craft beer they named Yell-OOO IPA (and if you wear a Yell-OOO t-shirt they'll give you a $1 off menu items), they even have a brew affectionally called "Puddles". Please call ahead to see if they will be showing the games, as it will depend on access.

Sunriver Brewing Co.

Oakway/North Eugene

This craft brewery location at Oakway Center is close to Autzen Stadium and a perfect place to catch the game. Sunriver Brewing has several large screens above the bar and offers a delicious pub menu. Please call ahead to confirm if they are able to show the game.

Wild Duck Cafe

University District

This university-friendly pub is an ideal watch-party destination. It's upscale sports bar vibe is augmented with University of Oregon tributes, large screens above the bar and outdoor seating. Across from Matthew Knight Arena, the Wild Duck Cafe is popular with students pre, post and during all types of sports and entertainment events on campus.

The Cooler 

Oakway/North Eugene

Close to Autzen Stadium, The Cooler is a dedicated sports bar with a country flair. On game days, gather here before, after and during the Duck game! They have an outdoor patio, over 18 TVs (including a 20 foot projection), multiple commercial subscription packages (so chances are - they have the game you want!) and a popular pub menu.

North Fork Restaurant at Crescent Village

North Fork Public House

North Eugene

Located in the upscale Crescent Village neighborhood, the North Fork Public House is a farm-to-table type of pub. Large screens flank the walls with great sightlines from the tables. Enjoy the polished atmosphere while you cheer on your team.

Sam's Place Tavern 

West Eugene

At Sam's Place Tavern their 25 TVs (one in every booth) and friendly atmosphere makes for a convivial sports watching gathering place. Enter in the entrance that is specially for "Duck fans"... the other door is for the Beavers. 

Drop Bear Brewery

South Eugene

Drop Bear Brewery in South Eugene puts the game on when the Ducks play! Swing by their family-friendly brewery for housemade pizza, Thai food from the permanent food truck and their great craft beer. 

Detering Orchard

Coburg

This unusual football hub is in Oregon Wine Country in the midst of farmland. Pull up a seat at the outdoor bar at Detering Orchard — where you can sip ciders and craft beer, catch the game on the bar's one 42" screen (if the game is showing on ABC, ESPN, FOX and FS1), and shop for pumpkins, apples, preserves and more in their abundant farm stand and u-pick fields. All games are broadcast on the radio. Fun activities including a playground, live animals and mechanical bull riding keep the kids entertained.

Tailgating Tips

Brush up on your UO football by browsing Lookout Eugene - Springfield. This online local media channel offers robust local sports reporting including a video recap after the last game, plus commentary and analysis. When you roll up to the grill, you'll know what's trending.

Fill up some growlers of your favorite local craft beer, order a pizza or some wings at your tailgate meet up, just remember that once inside the stadium, if you leave, there is no re-entry.

Or let the UO make it easy for you! Inside the gates, the Moshofsky Center at Autzen Stadium provides tables, a beer garden and food vendors.