March Madness in Las Vegas is no joke. The Strip comes alive with action during the basketball season, with an abundance of fun to help you tip off the hoop craze. Take a look at the March Madness watch parties and events in Las Vegas.
March 16: Hoops Mania at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas
Tip off the tournament at Hard Rock Cafe on March 16. The staple destination is featuring all of the action with guaranteed seating. The watch party is $300 per person, intended for guests 21-plus, and features a day of basketball, a premium open bar, a buffet, guaranteed seating with your friends, state-of-the-art surround sound, multiple flatscreens, a 4K LED wall and much more. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and the event will conclude at 9 p.m.
Cost: $300.
Tickets: hardrockcafe.com.
March 16: Hoop Madness March to the Finals at SAHARA Las Vegas
With one of the largest poolside LED video walls, specialty cocktails at an open bar, yard games, heated pools, live music, game day-inspired grub and more, there is no better place than SAHARA Las Vegas to catch one of the hottest games of the season on March 16. The watch party, located at SAHARA’s AZILO pool, is for 21-plus only, with tickets starting at $108 for general admission. Hoop Madness March to the Finals at SAHARA Las Vegas kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 9 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $108.
Tickets: eventbrite.com.
March 16 to March 18: March Hoops Watch Party at Topgolf Las Vegas
What better way to enjoy March Madness in Las Vegas than with friends, swinging a few rounds of golf during those dreaded commercials? From March 16 to March 18, Topgolf Las Vegas will showcase the basketball games, and grant guests access to bottle service, reserved seating, a curated fare lineup and a few rounds of golf. Guests must request a reservation online to discuss pricing and availability.
For more information: topgolf.com.
March 16 to March 19: Big Bracket Circa Las Vegas
If you are looking for the ultimate spot to host your watch party, look no further than Circa Las Vegas. The Las Vegas resort is offering half-day and full-day watch parties starting at $400 for groups of six or more. The gathering will include unlimited stadium-style food and drinks, four high-definition TV’s with game audio, a private cocktail server, betting stations, access to blackjack tables and more in a private suite.
Cost: Starting at $400.
Tickets: circalasvegas.com.
March 16 to March 19: March Madness at El Cortez Hotel & Casino
A free, family-friendly watch party will be taking place at El Cortez Hotel & Casino from March 16 to March 19. The hotel is showing free viewings of your favorite games in its Fiesta Room, with food and drinks available for purchase to complete the game-day experience. Viewing times are Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free.
For more information: elcortezhotelcasino.com.