Best Sports Bars for North Dakota State Bison Fans

Watch the North Dakota State Bison at a sports bar near you! Check out the best Bison bars in Fargo, West Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, and several other cities in North Dakota, as well as Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. Cheer on the Thundering Herd!

North Dakota State University – Sports Overview

North Dakota State University (NDSU) is located in the city of Fargo, which is the most populous city in North Dakota. Its population was nearly 126,000 in 2020.

NDSU was founded in 1890, but it was originally called the North Dakota Agricultural Collage. It fielded its first football team in 1894, and it was initially called the Farmers.

Later, the team was renamed the Aggies. It was renamed renamed the Bison in 1922.

NDSU currently competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference of the NCAA Division I Football.

The Bison play home football games at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota. Relatively small, the stadium holds just 19,000 fans.

Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team plays home games at Scheels Center. Built in 1970, it seats 5,460 fans.

Both the Fargodome and Scheels Center are multi-use facilities. They often host concerts and other events.

Why Is NDSU’s Sports Teams Called the Bison?

Neither the coach nor the football liked being called the Aggies. Since they wanted a fierce and strong mascot, the bison was the obvious choice since bison used to roam the North Dakota prairie.

The team was renamed the Bison in 1922, and it is often referred to as the “Thundering Herd“. The team colors and green and yellow.

Where to Watch the NDSU Bison in North Dakota

Most sports bars in North Dakota show Bison games when possible. Some of the most popular spots to watch Bison football and Bison basketball follow.

Sports bars in Fargo are listed first, and sports bars in West Fargo follow. Other North Dakota cities are listed in alphabetical order.

Don’t forget to check first to make sure that the game you want to watch will be shown.

Fargo, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Fargo:

• Buffalo Wild Wings – 1515 – 19th Avenue North, Fargo; and 1501 – 42nd Street SW, Fargo, North Dakota
• Chub’s Pub & Package Place – 421 North University Drive, Fargo, North Dakota
• Herd & Horns Bar & Grill – 1414 – 12th Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota
• Holiday Inn Fargo & Spirits Lounge – 3803 – 13th Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota
• Old Broadway Food & Beverage – 22 Broadway, North, Fargo, North Dakota
• SideStreet Grille & Pub – 404 – 4th Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota
• Suite Shots – 3400 James Way South, Fargo, North Dakota
• Tailgaters Sports Cafe – 1322 Main Avenue, North Dakota
• Twin Peaks – 1515 – 42nd Street South, Fargo, North Dakota
• Wild Bill’s Sports Saloon – 1776 – 45th Street South, Fargo, North Dakota
• Woody’s Bar & Grill – 1550 – 32nd Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota

 

West Fargo, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in West Fargo:

• Barcode Bar & Grill – 835 23rd Avenue East, West Fargo, North Dakota
• The Piggy BBQ – 816 – 24th Avenue East #118, West Fargo, North Dakota
• Spitfire – 1660 – 13th Avenue East, West Fargo, North Dakota
• Town Hall Bar – 103 Main Avenue West, West Fargo, North Dakota

 

Berthold, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Berthold:

• Sidelines Bar & Grill – 205 Main Street North, Berthold, North Dakota

 

Bismarck, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Bismarck:

• Buffalo Wild Wings – 218 South 3rd Street, Bismarck and 3420 North 14th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota
• Stadium Sports Bar – 1247 W Divide Ave, Bismarck, North Dakota

 

Buffalo, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Buffalo:

Old 10 Saloon & Grill – 407 Main Street, Buffalo, North Dakota

Casselton, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Casseiton:

• Dusty’s Bar and Grill 620 Front Street, Casselton, North Dakota

 

Devils Lake, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Devil’s Lake:

• Proz Sports Bar & Grille – 101 – 6th Street NE, Devils Lake, North Dakota

 

Enderlin, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Enderlin:

• Maple River Saloon & Eatery – 313 Center Street, Enderlin, North Dakota

 

Grand Forks, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Grand Forks:

• Parrot’s Cay Tavern – 1149 36th Ave S, Ste B, Grand Forks, North Dakota

 

Hankinson, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Hankinson:

• Ironwood on Main – 104 Main Avenue South, Hankinson, North Dakota

 

Hickson, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Hickson:

• Knickerbocker Liquor Locker – 412 Main Avenue, Hickson, North Dakota

 

Kathryn, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Kathryn:

• Sheyenne Saloon & Grill -303 First Avenue, Kathryn, North Dakota

 

Minnewaukan, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Minnewaukan:

• Old 281 Tavern – 241 – 6th Street East, Minnewaukan, North Dakota

 

Minot, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Minot:

• The Barley Pop Bar – 437 N Broadway, Minot, North Dakota
• Sports on Tap – 220 South Broadway, Minot, North Dakota
• The Depot and Baggage Claim – 15 Main Street North, Minot, North Dakota

 

Velva, North Dakota

North Dakota State bars near me in Velva:

• Velva Star City Golf Course – 4525 Highway 41 North, Velva, North Dakota

 

Where to Watch the Bison in Other States

Many NDSU alumni settle in nearby states, and they often hold Bison watch parties at sports bars. States are listed in alphabetical order.

Arizona

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in Arizona follows:

• Mule Creek Saloon – 16846 West Bell Road Suite 100, Surprise, Arizona
• Native Grill & Wings – 21164 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Arizona
• On The Rocks – 7930 East Speedway Blvd Suite 170, Tucson, Arizona
• Philly’s Sports Grill – 1826 North Scottsdale Road. Tempe, Arizona
• R.T. O’Sullivans – 6646 East Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, Arizona
• Union Grill & Tap – 1686 North Higley Road Suite #101, Gilbert,Arizona

 

Colorado

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in Colorado follows:

• Moe’s Original BBQ – 675 – 30th Street, Boulder, Colorado

 

Idaho

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in Idaho follows:

• Paws & Brews – 4565 E Seltice Way, Post Falls, Idaho

 

Minnesota

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in Minnesota follows:

• Buffalo Wild Wings – 2201 First Avenue North, Moorhead, Minnesota
• Clive’s Roadhouse – 13050 Aldrich Avenue South, Burnsville, Minnesota
• Copper Trail Brewing Company – 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, Minnesota
• Mabel Murphy’s – 3401 MN-210, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
• Padraigs Brewing – 945 Broadway Street NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Parallel 46 – 10510 County Highway 5, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill – 1101 Division Street, Waite Park, Minnesota
• Wilkin Drink & Eatery – 2020 508 Minnesota Avenue, Breckenridge, Minnesota

 

Montana

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in Montana follows:

• Double Barrel Saloon and Casino – 401 South Ellery Avenue, Fairview, Montana

 

South Dakota

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in South Dakota follows:

• Credo’s Pub – 5520 West Success Street, Suite 100, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

 

Tennessee

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in Tennessee follows:

• Crow’s Nest – 2221 Bandywood Drive, Nashville, Tennessee

 

Texas

A list of some of the most popular sports bars to watch the North Dakota State Bison in Texas follows:

• Kennedy’s Public House – 19179 Blanco Road
• San Antonio, Texas
• Playmakers 88 Bar & Grill – 5005 State Highway 121 #101, The Colony, Texas

 

Your Feedback Wanted!

Have you watched a North Dakota football game or basketball at any of these sports bars? If so, would you recommend it to other Bison fans? 

You can mention the food, the service, the comfort, the visibility of TV screens, whether the sound was turned on, the atmosphere for Buckeyes fans – whatever you think is important.

What is YOUR favorite NDSU bar?  Do you know of any bars that should be added to the list?

Finally, please let me know if any of these Watch North Dakota sports bars  has closed or if NDSU fans no longer watch games at them.