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 — catch the spirit at one of these popular and fun places for watching the Duck game. Across the country, you can also connect with other Oregon fans at alumni-organized watch parties.

Local Football Watch Parties

Best Bets For Watching the Football Game

Sam's Place Tavern 

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. 

The Cooler 

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, lots of TVs and a popular pub menu.

6th Street Grill & Pub 

The 6th Street Grill's sports bar has the right sports bar 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.

The Bier Stein

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 flatbreads, nachos served with The Bier Stein's housemade bier cheese sauce or smoked Gouda fried cheese bites with marinara sauce. 

Stout from The Bier Stein
: Melanie Ryan Griffin

The Bier Stein

Drop Bear Brewery

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. 

The Paddock Salon & Grill

 The Paddock is a South Eugene neighborhood favorite with a full bar, TVs and an outdoor patio. Sports fans know this was where Steve Prefontaine, the running legend, bartended back in the 70s. Tributes to other University of Oregon athletes adorn the walls creating a festive atmosphere for cheering on your team.

Steve Prefontaine art at The Paddock

Steve Prefontaine tribute at The Paddock

Covered Bridge Brewery

In Cottage Grove this craft brewery is playing all the Duck games on the big screen. Covered Bridge Brewery has a large outdoor patio area ringed by food trucks right in the heart of historic downtown.

Detering Orchard

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 screen, and shop for pumpkins, apples, preserves and more in their abundant farm stand and u-pick fields. Fun activities including a playground, live animals and mechanical bull riding keep the kids entertained.

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: Kathleen Nyberg
Feb 10

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Watch at Home or Hotel

Fill up some growlers of your favorite local craft beer, order a pizza or some wings, and settle in for a comfortable football experience with all the replays. 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.