The season of basketball tournaments, betting brackets and, of course, the famed Final Four tournament is finally here. Whether you’re a college basketball fan or are just someone looking for an excuse to get into the spirited fun of March Madness (who isn’t?), there are plenty of events, watch parties and even can’t-miss food deals here in the Valley that will help make this a sporting showcase to remember.
Regardless of whether your team makes it to the Final Four tournament or not, you can likely still appreciate the energetic fun of the March Madness season. And what better way to really let loose and embrace the high-stakes vibe than with a dance party? Love 2 Dance Studio in Fountain Hills is hosting a buzzing March Madness Dance Party on March 17 that will invite the local community to find their groove just in time for the big game.
Talking Stick Resort always plays host to some kind of viewing party fun. Whether you’re looking for local entertainment, cool bar hangs or just a vibrant spot to sit back and take in the big game, Talking Stick Resort’s Championship Weekend viewing parties are truly can’t-miss spectacles—with full event details sure to be released soon.
In the case of premier Final Four celebration events, Pub Rock Live’s March Madness showcase (hosted by First Draw on March 12) will arguably reign supreme. The Scottsdale hotspot boasts a reputation for booking the best local artists and acts year-round—but its March-focused spectacle has become a highly anticipated showcase for basketball fans, music nerds and locals alike.
March Madness might be a big event for humans, but the Humane Society of Southern Arizona is even encouraging our smallest, furriest friends to take part in the fun of college basketball playoffs too. In an effort to support animal shelters nation-wide, they’re hosting the 2022 March Muttness Tournament all throughout the month of March—which sees 64 different animal shelters working to raise money and keep up with the season’s biggest March Madness happenings.
And if you’re simply looking for some major food and drink deals, several Arizona hotspots will be serving up some special happy hour and light bite deals to celebrate the March Madness fun.
Uptown Alley’s Mayhem of March celebration will take place through April 4 and feature an exclusive, March Madness-friendly menu with drinks and shareable dishes that are perfect for any game day. Plus, visitors can also purchase a refillable, commemorative mug in honor of the Final Four 2022 tournament.
Twin Peaks—a fan-favorite sports bar among locals and tourists alike—is hosting its annual Twin Peaks 2,000,000 Bracket Challenge throughout the month of March, which will feature dozens of opportunities to bet big and win big.
And while K O’Donnell’s—AKA, Scottsdale’s favorite sports bar—hasn’t formally announced its March Madness plans yet this season, the establishment has played host to some major viewing parties in previous years. With over 70 big screen TVs and an expansive selection of daily food and drink specials (including a famed beer bucket), visitors can gear up for a truly unforgettable March Madness celebration.