March Madness Watch Parties in Vegas – 2026 Update

Free Watch Parties

March Mania 2026 at Fontainebleau: Entry to Fontainebleau’s party in their BleauLive Theater is complimentary, but paid options are also available.

There’s also an option to pay $70 for a seat in the 300 level (which you can access for free anyway), with 2 drink tickets. Basically, you’d be paying $70 for the drink tickets. So don’t go this route.

The next level up is a $ 250-per-person open bar package that also reserves you a seat in the 200 level.

VIP couches can also be reserved for groups of up to 5 or 6 guests, starting at $3,000 for 5 people, and include bottomless drinks and buffet access.

Proper Eats at Aria: The food hall is hosting a free watch party, with the option to add a $75 AYCE package that includes a “prime time” seat and 3 hours of gorging.

A reservation is suggested, even if you don’t plan to splurge for the AYCE package.

Circa’s Galaxy Watch Zone: A FREE party, Circa’s Galaxy Watch Zone will again be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This one will be a hot commodity – I’d get there early. Circa will also have paid party options in its sportsbook and at Stadium Swim.

Bottled Blonde: A newer bar in front of Horseshoe, Bottled Blonde is offering free bar seating for all sessions.

Tables are also available, priced as a food & beverage minimum. A 4-person table starts at a $500 minimum spend per AM or PM session.

The D March Hoops Viewing Party: The D holds a free watch party in their 12th-floor Detroit Ballroom with food and drink available for purchase. The event is first come first served, so getting there early is recommended.

March Fever at Golden Nugget: General seating to the watch party is free, first-come, first-served, and there are “no inclusions”.

Paid packages start at $306.73 per day (drops to $258 Saturday & Sunday), and include a guaranteed seat in the VIP section, 4 food items, and 4 premium drinks. This feels overpriced to me – Especially considering you can get in for free.

More Madness at South Point: South Point’s free party will take place in the Grand Ballroom. Affordable stadium food & drinks will be available for purchase ($5 drinks, $4 Bud, $20 buckets of beer). As tends to be the rule with free parties, get there early to snag a seat.

The Pool at Sahara: Formerly known as the Azilo Pool, The Pool (yes, that’s the name) will host a free Hoop Madness party – Reserve your spot at the linked page.

Half and full day open bar packages are available for $157 and $257, respectively.

Paid Watch Parties

Fremont Street

March Mania at Plaza: Plaza’s annual party will be held in their Showroom, with games projected on a 24-foot video wall. Single-day tickets are available for $100, and include AYCD draft beer, soft drinks, a raffle entry, and 2 drink tickets for cocktails.

I attended this party last year and enjoyed it.

That said, the room was 1/2 full, ungodly loud music was blasted during commercials, the wireless internet was atrocious, and no cell reception made placing bets impossible without leaving the room.

Circa’s Stadium Swim: A number of options exist to watch the game outdoors at Circa’s impressive rooftop pool amphitheater. General admission is $25 for the whole day, but doesn’t include a seat, food, or drink.

Daybeds, couches, and cabanas are also available, for $600 (minimum spend agreement) for a full day.

Circa Private Watch Zones: Circa is also offering half and full day private watch zones for groups of 6 or more that cost $350 and $550 per person, respectively, and include unlimited food and drink, 75″ TVs, and more.

The Strip

Hoops Mania at the Hard Rock Cafe 2026: For $300, attendees get a seat, access to a “gameday buffet”, and an open bar with select beer, liquor, and wine.

A 3-day package is discounted at $750.

March Mayhem at Rockhouse: A half-day seat at Rockhouse can be had for a $175 minimum spend agreement. A full day is slightly discounted at a $300.

Hoops & Hops at The Cosmopolitan: A single-day open bar pass for Thursday & Friday costs $350 per person. That price drops to $175 on Saturday, and a 3-day pass costs $700.

Smelly Cat at Horseshoe: A karaoke bar in the Grand Bazaar Shops, Smelly Cat’s party costs $175 and buys you a seat and premium open bar access.

ameriCAN at TI: Formerly located along LINQ’s Promenade, ameriCAN’s watch party costs $175 per person and includes a seat and premium open bar access.

HyperX Esports Arena at Luxor: An all-day ticket to HyperX’s March Mayhem watch party costs $135 and includes 5 “call brand” drink tickets. Food is sold separately.

Brackets at The Stadium at Venetian: Tickets to Brackets (in the former Lagasse’s Stadium space) start at $200 and include an all-day open bar and ‘complimentary food drops during designated service periods”.

A 3-day pass is discounted at $500.

BrewDog: Perched atop the Showcase Mall, AM and PM sessions require a $100 minimum spend per person, per session.

Rockhouse at The Venetian: A seat at Rockhouse’s watch party is billed as a food & beverage minimum ($175 half day & $300 full day).

Montecristo Cigar Bar at Caesars Palace: Seating to Montecristo’s Hoops On The Strip Party starts at $550 for a 2-person table, with $250 applied as a food and beverage credit.

Stadia at Caesars Palace: Seating at Stadia’s Hoops On The Strip Party starts at $400 for a 2-person table, $100 of which becomes a food and beverage credit.

Fan Zone at Flamingo: Flamingo’s Hoops On The Strip Party offers full-day admission and a bucket of beer or seltzer for $150 per person.

Montecristo at Paris: A table for 2 people at Montecristo starts at $300, $200 of which converts to a food and beverage credit.

Beer Park at Paris: A seat at Beer Park’s indoor/outdoor venue starts at a $400 minimum spend for a 2-person table ($200 per person).

Resorts World “March to the Championship”: Held in the theater, there are several tiers of ticket, that include:

• $48 Rear Orchestra – GA Seating & 1 drink ticket
• $120 Front Orchestra – GA Seating & 3 drink tickets
• $227 Front Orchestra – Reserved seat & AYCD and Eat
• $321 Banquettes – Reserved seat & AYCD and Eat
• $395 Couches – AYCD and Eat

Eight at Resorts World: Reservations for the cigar lounge are available for both the AM & PM sessions and aren’t tied to a food & beverage minimum spend.

Gatsby’s at Resorts World: Similarly, Resorts World’s Gatsby’s is accepting reservations for the opening weekend, with no minimum spend required.

STRAT: There are several Festival of Hoops watch parties at STRAT, each full-day package includes stadium-style food and an open bar.

• Bar seating at PT’s starts at $240
• Their STRAT Theater watch party starts at $230.
• A 2-person high top in the View Lounge starts at $475 (or $232.50 per person).

Atomic Golf at STRAT: Atomic’s Ultimate Hoops Party starts at $59 per person and includes 3 hours of golf, bottomless drinks, and endless gameday fare like nachos, pizza, chicken tenders, and more.

Chickie’s & Pete’s at Sahara: Known for their Crabfries, a full day seat at Chickie’s & Pete’s are reservable for a $125 minimum spend per person. When booking, you have the option to add on buckets of domestic beer for $20.

Topgolf: Tucked behind MGM Grand, Topgolf is offering morning (9am-1pm) and midday (1:30pm-5:30pm) sessions in golf bays or the atrium.

*All packages include “Premium platters on arrival and game day appetizers” and “a bucket of beers and seltzers”.

High tops in the atrium start at $360 per table, and can accommodate up to 4 people, and couches start at $450 per couch and can accommodate up to 8.

Bays start at $600 per session and include 4 hours of golf.

Off-Strip Watch Parties

Westgate Hoops Central 2026: Westgate’s theater viewing party is back. Every seat in the house costs $66 (after fees). Stadium food and drink are available for purchase.

I’ve attended this viewing party previously and thought it was a solid setup and atmosphere for the price, although attendance seems to be down in recent years.

The George at Durango: A seat at The George’s indoor/outdoor watch party is billed as a food & beverage minimum ($175 half day & $300 full day).

Ellis Island: Hosted in The Front Yard, Ellis is offering morning, evening, and full-day session tickets that include unlimited food, beer, wine, and cocktails.

Bar and high-top seating for one starts at $175 per session ($325 full day), and a table for 4 starts at $700 per session ($1,300 full day).

Palms Basketball Bonanza: Held out in the pool area, Palms sets up a big screen with the game action. Cabanas can be yours with a minimum spend commitment of $600, and daybeds start at $150.

Rio’s Full Court Frenzy: A seat for 1 to 3 people at Rio’s Masquerade Village watch party can be yours for a $300 minimum spend commitment (it’s $300 whether you have 1, 2, or 3 people).

I also recommend joining the March Madness in Las Vegas Facebook group, which is a wealth of knowledge. There, you can use the search function to see historical party reviews and ask questions (be prepared for some good-natured snark).

Did I miss your viewing party? Let me know in the comments and I’ll add it!

Related: Tips for Doing March Madness in Las Vegas!