CHICAGO SPURS FAQ
The board of Chicago Spurs is happy to connect with you and answer any question you might have. Please feel free to contact us any time by reaching out to us at chicagospurs@gmail.com or through the general contact form on this website found at the bottom of each page.
One of our board members, via chicagospurs@gmail.com, will respond back to inquiries as quickly as possible, so please do not reach out to individual board members.
First, allow us to provide you with answers to frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Looking for FAQs about buying tickets and heading to see Tottenham in person? Check out the exclusive Chicago Spurs Ticket FAQs page.
Matchday Info
1. Where do Chicago Spurs watch?
Regardless of day or time of day, Chicago Spurs watch all Tottenham Hotspur matches at the Atlantic Bar and Grill in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago Illinois. The Atlantic Bar and Grill is located at 5062 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.
We are always excited to meet Tottenham supporters and make connections locally and from around the world so please do come in and say hello when you’re here!
2. How early does the pub open before a match?
Generally the Atlantic Bar and Grill opens at least 1 hour before kickoff of any match unless otherwise indicated by the bar. For matches that kick off prior to 8:00 am CST, the bar will generally open at least a half hour before kickoff.
(For instance, if a match kicks off at 6:30am, The Atlantic’s doors will be open around 6:00am, but for a 12:30pm match, the pub might open earlier such as at 10am, but will generally be open at least by 11am.)
The Atlantic can be reached at (773) 506-7090 to check on opening times.
Also, please keep a lookout on our Chicago Spurs social media profiles (Twitter/X and Instagram and Bluesky) for kickoff times (local time) and doors open.
3. Are children allowed?
The Atlantic Bar and Grill is a family friendly establishment and supervised children of all ages are welcome.
Chicago Spurs would like to issue the following warning to parents and guardians: On match days, The Atlantic may be very full and crowded with football fans. Football fans often use colorful language as part of their support. Chicago Spurs is not responsible for any language used by any fans or members in attendance on match day.
Membership/Staying Connected Info
4. How do I become a Tottenham Hotspur Chicago club member?
All Tottenham Hotspur supporters are welcome to join us for any match regardless of membership status.
However, Chicago Spurs are excited and happy to welcome new members. If you would like to join our group as a member, simply pay your annual dues of $25.00 and you are considered a member.
For your dues (and to keep track of the amount of members we have, we will grab your name and email address), you will receive a t-shirt or scarf.
Membership dues can be paid by cash or card (through which Chicago Spurs uses the Square app on match days). Annual dues assist in paying for shirts and scarves, charity initiatives, and community events such as happy hours.
For more information, see below for details on Chicago Spurs merchandise (number 7).
5. Do Chicago Spurs also meet up for non-Premier League Tottenham matches (i.e. FA Cup, League Cup, Europa/Champions League)?
Yes! As previously stated, Chicago Spurs meet at the Atlantic Bar and Grill for all televised matches. As long as the match is available by television, legal stream, or radio broadcast, Chicago Spurs will meet at the Atlantic to watch.
Contact the club using email, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram on social media (see number 6 below), or call the Atlantic Bar and Grill with any questions about any given match.
6. How can I connect to Chicago Spurs online and by social media?
Website: www.chicagospurs.org
Email: chicagospurs@gmail.com
Twitter: @chicagospurs
Instagram: @chicagohotspur
Bluesky: chicagospurs.bsky.social
Facebook: Dues-paying club members are invited to request membership to our closed Facebook group at Tottenham Hotspur Chicago.
We are always excited to meet Tottenham supporters and make connections locally and from around the world so please do come in and say hello when you’re here!
Merchandise Info
7. How do I buy a Chicago Spurs t-shirt or other merchandise?
All Chicago Spurs merchandise is available during match days at the Atlantic Bar and Grill, whether you’re visiting, buying merchandise for someone, or buying a shirt or scarf as part of your annual dues. Regardless of purchase intention, shirts are $25.00 a piece and scarves are $25.00 a piece.
A board member will assist you in the checkout process through Square on match days. Cash and cards are accepted and the purchase will be tracked through Square as well.
Additionally, there are some Chicago Spurs merchandise items, that are separate from our exclusive annual shirt and scarf, that are only available online. Those can be bought on Threadless.
8. Will Chicago Spurs trade a club scarf, t-shirt, or other club merchandise?
Chicago Spurs is happy to trade with other supporters clubs and fans for other clubs merchandise. If you’re from a supporter’s club NOT on the list, consider a swap!
We have the following scarves:
United States
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Arizona
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Austin
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Boston
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Brooklyn
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Dallas
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Detroit
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Duluth
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Grand Rapids
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Hoboken
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Indianapolis
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Iowa
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Kansas City
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Mobile
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Nashville
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New Orleans
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Philly
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San Antonio
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San Diego
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South Florida
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Tampa Ybor
Europe and England
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Northwest Spurs
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Amsterdam
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Dublin
Asia
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India
Africa
Oceania
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Australia
Miscellaneous
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Bill Nicholson
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Christian Eriksen
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LGBTQ
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Split: Chicago Fire/Spurs
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Split: Eindhoven/Spurs
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Super Tottenham Pride of London
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Tottenham Pride of London
Info on Getting Involved
9. How can I connect on a charity offer or volunteer opportunity?
Chicago Spurs have a deep dedication to community service. We usually have had multiple volunteer and charity events or occurrences per season, with a variety of community organizations both in Chicago and beyond.
In the past, we have partnered with:
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Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC)
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A Just Harvest
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository
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Exposure UK
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Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC)
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Street Soccer Chicago
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Toys for Tots
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Common Pantry
We welcome the involvement of all Chicago Spurs members and guests! There are several ways you can stay informed and get involved in upcoming events.
First, join our Facebook group to get the latest information on upcoming charity opportunities and to RSVP for an upcoming event.
Secondly, and possibly the best way to hear of volunteer or charity event opportunities is by attending matches at The Atlantic Bar & Grill and making sure not to miss halftime announcements.
We also welcome new ideas and partnerships. If you have a cool new charity idea, feel free to reach out to us in the form below or email the board at chicagospurs@gmail.com to tell us about it!
10. “I’ve been to The Atlantic and I’m wondering what’s up with the people raising their hands on a set piece or corner kick and should I get involved or let them do their thing?”
If you’ve ever been to The Atlantic on a match day, you’ve probably seen a handful of people raise their hands on set pieces or corner kicks and thought, “what is going on?”. Well, here’s your answer: Set Piece Roulette… and after you know what it’s about, feel free to join in!
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On a set piece, raise your hand. That means you’re taking part in Set Piece Roulette.
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Then, one person per set piece “calls it”. The person who “calls it” rotates throughout the match.
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If Tottenham scores on the corner kick or set piece, whoever “calls” that set piece, has to buy a shot for whoever is “in” for that round.
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An incentive to play: we have shirts for whenever a new “winner” has been crowned as the person who won (the person who had to buy the shots, the person who was “it”, that is)
11. Is Chicago Spurs interested in product promotions, offers, or solicitations?
Chicago Spurs is NOT interested in any products, promotions, offers or solicitations. Services needed for operation of the club are handled by direct contact from the Board. If you are a charity, nonprofit, or volunteer opportunity interested in connecting with Chicago Spurs, please see number 9 (above) or email the board at chicagospurs@gmail.com.
