Are you a student, parent or fan on Indiana University’s campus in Bloomington wanting to watch Indiana sports but can’t get into the stadium without a ticket?
Here are a few places around Bloomington to catch the game.
Places on Kirkwood
The most popular spots on Kirkwood Avenue, the most popular street in Bloomington, include Kilroy’s on Kirkwood, the Upstairs Pub and Nick’s English Hut. However, those places, aside from portions of Nick’s English Hut, are only accessible for adults 21 or older.
Those three are all close to each other. Kilroy’s on Kirkwood and Upstairs are right next to each other, and Nick’s is right across the street.
For people under 21 around Kirkwood, BuffaLouie’s at The Gables is one of the only realistic alternatives. BuffaLouie’s has a variety of televisions throughout the restaurant, so anyone can catch the game. It serves wings and other food items. It is located on 114 S. Indiana Ave. in Bloomington.
Options not on Kirkwood
Two other options away from Kirkwood are Yogi’s and Coaches Bar and Grill. Both these places are open to those under 21.
Yogi’s is located on 302 N. Walnut St. and has daily food and drink specials, especially on game days. There are televisions throughout the restaurant and the bar, making it a friendly game day environment for people of all ages.
Coaches Bar and Grill has a similar layout to Yogi’s. The difference is the atmosphere — it is more relaxed and caters to visitors, as its right by the Hilton Garden Inn, rather than students while also feeling more like a bar than a restaurant. The address of Coaches Bar and Grill is 245 N. College Ave.
Buffalo Wild Wings is a classic place to watch any IU sporting event. It has a variety of televisions, booths and a bar setup in the center of the restaurant. It is located on 1350 W. Bloomfield Road, which is farther away from the center of town than the other places listed. Because it is also a chain restaurant, it is familiar to many fans already.
Ultimately, staying at home instead of going out to a bar or a restaurant is by far the most affordable option. But for people that want to go out, these locations throughout Bloomington are all adequate options.
This story was originally published in the Indiana Daily Student’s spring 2026 Housing and Living Guide.
