South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is a resort located in the heart of the premiere southwest Las Vegas valley, just minutes away from the famous Las Vegas Strip. Some of our many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and a variety of 11 restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes.

The aptly named March Madness is a marathon comprised of 68 college basketball teams battling it out to make it to the Final Four, and then the glory (or agony) of winning (or losing) the NCAA Championship for the year.

For your planning convenience, here’s the March Madness schedule for 2020.

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3. 12 regular games with a progressive jumbo bingo game at the beginning of each session and an Xtreme Bingo at the 11 p.m. Sessions on Friday and Saturday. $4: cash (station) ball: paper, electronic: 350: Yes. Free doughnuts at 9 a.m. South Point: Every odd hour between 9 a.m. 12 regular games with a progressive double action.
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• Selection Sunday: March 15
• First Four: March 17 and 18
• 1^st & 2^nd Rounds: March 19-22
• South Regional: March 27 and 29
• West Regional: March 26 and 28
• East Regional: March 27 and 29
• Midwest Regional: March 26 and 28
• Final Four: April 4
• National Championship: April 6

Before you check out our recommended party-hardy locations, I should mention that with a bit of channel surfing, you can find all of the March Madness games on various cable stations—we even have the specifics on where and when and how. Between CBS and various Turner channels, you’ll be able to watch every moment of March Madness.

As if that isn’t enough, you can also stream the games from NCAA March Madness Live. Incidentally, it’s my theory that most “accidents” involving a cell phone ending up in a toilet are due to bad ref calls, missed foul shots, and, of course, Stephen A. Smith.

So, sure, you can watch March Madness from the comfort of your own home—but should you? Watching a sporting event with hundreds or even thousands of other fans is undeniably part of the whole “game” experience. Sure, you can paint yourself with your team’s colors and even wave a big foam-rubber “#1” hand in your living room, but neither your wife nor your dog is likely to be impressed.

If you’re in Vegas, you’re in luck. Sin City offers a ton of great viewing parties to watch the tournament. To help you find out where to go, I’ve put together a guide on where to watch 2020 March Madness in Las Vegas.

If your living room’s not available, you can always go somewhere everybody shares your excitement, even if some of them are cheering for the wrong team. It might not be 1999 anymore, but you can still party like it is at any of the dozens of bars, lounges, casinos, and sportsbooks eager to give you eats and drinks with no ulterior motive whatsoever (or so I’ve been assured).

Some of the party venues are only for the first and second rounds of games, but there are plenty that are running the entire course of March Madness, from First Four to the Championship. Choose wisely.

If this weren’t the largest sportsbook in the world, I’d be tempted to leave it off this list—if for no other reason than because everyone else, including my mother-in-law, is already planning to watch as much of March Madness as they can stand (which is—in my mother-in-law’s case—quite a lot) from one of the hundreds of comfy chairs there.

Oh, and because 4,488 square feet of HD screens.

But even if SuperBook is full to capacity, you’re still in luck—the Westgate is running something called Hoops Central, which includes broadcasting the games live in its 1500-seat International Theater throughout March Madness. The doors open at 8:30 am on game days, and the price of a reserved seat is only $30.

Additionally, Westgate is broadcasting the games in “bars and restaurants across the property.” So, if you hate basketball, the Westgate will not be a happy place for you for the next few weeks.

You can learn more with a visit to their website.

Again, this is another very-large-by-even-Las Vegas-standards sportsbook, which makes it a great place to watch March Madness games, and more people than you would want to know this already know this. Seating is, of course, first-come-first served, and if you want a “free” drink, you’ll need to place some bets to get some of those sweet, sweet drink tickets. Yeah, it’s just another day at the sportsbook, except March Madness.

You can learn more about it with a visit to the Mandalay Bay website.

South Point is running a More Madness party the 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th of March in one of their largest venues, the Exhibit Hall (2,500 capacity). Admission to the party is free, and you can dine on $1 hotdogs and $3 beers all day long. Watch the games on 40-foot screens, use the free Wi-Fi, even play some blackjack at the conveniently placed tables in the Hall. Oh, and there will also be conveniently placed live betting stations and betting kiosks available.

For detail, check out the South Point website.

The Beer Park is already sold out for indoor seating at their Tournament Madness Viewing Parties on March 19 and 20 but still has (at the time of this writing) indoor and outdoor all-day passes available for Saturday, March 21. Tickets for each day’s viewing party start at $175 per, but you had no other more important use for that money anyway, right?

Besides, the Beer Park is a glassed-in rooftop grill where you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of Las Vegas whenever the on-screen “analysts” are blathering on about why something that’s never going to happen is actually going to happen.

Incidentally, Beer Park is also running a free viewing party for Selection Sunday (March 15, 2020). Not a game, of course, but a great way to start filling in your brackets.

You can learn more about all of the Beer Park’s March Madness-related parties here.

Known briefly as SLS—it was going through a phase, I guess—the venerable Sahara Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet in four separate venues for the first three days of rounds one and two of March Madness.

Pick your favorite venue from Beers and Bets, CASBAR Lounge, The Tangier, and the Paradise Lounge. Tickets for each day range from $100 to $150, and all venues feature big HD screens for all the action and easy access to William Hill betting kiosks.

You can learn more by checking out their website.

The Still sports bar at the Mirage is running “Brackets and Beer” viewing parties starting on March 19 and running through to Sunday, March 22, with a reprise on April 4 for the Final Four, and on April 6 for the Championship game. Admission prices vary greatly for the various dates, but the Championship game requires only a minimum F&B of $75 to secure a reservation.

For veterans of the Mirage, The Still is where The Beatles Revolution Lounge used to be. You can’t place bets at The Still, but the BetMGM Sportsbook is a short walk (I promise) away.

You can learn more than you ever wanted to know about The Still’s assorted March Madness viewing parties with a visit to their website calendar.

South Point Bingo March 2020 Results

You can save your first and second games viewing dollars at Treasure Island because it is throwing Madness of March Viewing Parties March 19-21. Admission is free, and the doors to the Ballroom (second floor of the hotel) open at 7:30am each of the three days.

You’ll find multiple large-screen HD TVs and satellite betting stations scattered amidst the banquet table seating. There will also be a cash bar and a number of food concessions available; these, of course, are not free, and guests are not permitted to bring in any outside food or beverages.

Incidentally, TI has its own mobile betting app, which can be used to place wagers with its sportsbook anywhere in Nevada.

The TI Ballroom is non-smoking. You can find out more with a quick visit to their events calendar.

Sure, Caesars’ ginormous sportsbook is open for March Madness, but one of the unsung benefits of sports wagering through the ages has been the enjoyment of a good cigar while watching the game. If you don’t think a game is complete unless you watch it with a Romeo y Julieta clenched between your teeth, then the Montecristo Cigar Bar is your place to be for March Madness in Vegas.

From a giant video wall and the numerous HD screens throughout this luxury man cave to the leather chairs and sipping of expensive scotch, the Montecristo is for manly men, or at least, for rich manly men. Or anyone who enjoys basketball and a good cigar. As long as they’re rich, is what I’m getting at.

See, you’re going to drop at least $800 for a table for two at any of the game days at the Montecristo Cigar Bar, but that ticket does get you $600 beverage credit (cigars are extra). If you’ve been waiting to try some 30-year-old single malt Glenfiddich, now’s your chance.

Montecristo Cigar Bar’s viewing parties run from March 19 through the Championship game on April 6.

Incidentally, Caesars Entertainment is running “Hoops on the Strip” viewing parties at many of its Las Vegas properties, so if the Montecristo Cigar Bar is not on your dance card, check out the other locations at the link.

You can learn all about Montecristo Cigar Bar’s contribution to the March Madness watching parties by taking a look at their events calendar.

For a mere $20,000 a night, you can not only watch March Madness, but you can invite all your friends over to play basketball. That’s right, the Hardwood Suite at the Palms has its own full-size regulation basketball court. Not only is this (probably) the only hotel suite in the world with a basketball court, but it is also (probably) the only basketball court in the world with a butler. Who keeps score for you, by the way.

Put this on your bucket list in case you win the lottery. Oh, and if that happens, remember that time I loaned you a couple million dollars for gas money? No big deal, but a debt’s a debt, right?

Bear in mind that approximately 3 million people will journey to Las Vegas in March to participate in March Madness. This means that sportsbooks are going to fill up fast, every game night. Bars and lounges, likewise. So if it’s your ambition to attend a different March Madness party for every one of the 67 games, first of all, let me assure you that the rest of us are a bit in awe of your ambition. Respect.

Just remember that any venue you can think of that will be showing a game live will already have been thought of by more people than can safely fit into said venue.

Oh, and I mention this only in passing: The opening games of round 1 of March Madness begin on March 17, otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day. Yeah. Just forget I even mentioned it. I doubt that the St. Pat’s celebrations will synergize with those of March Madness and create a mega-party singularity that sends our planet hurtling into a black hole somewhere over in the Crab Nebula. In fact, I guarantee that won’t happen. Probably.

In any case, arrive at your selected venue(s) very early—particularly if it’s a free party—and when I say very early, I mean at least an hour earlier than what you consider very early.

And one last thing: Since watching a game and betting on the game go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly, you can always place a March Madness bet with any of our recommended online Nevada sportsbooks.

For basketball fans, Las Vegas is the perfect backdrop for an over-the-top NCAA March Madness.

If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas during March Madness and you are wondering how to get the most out of your experience, you’ve come to the right place.

In this guide, we’ll share essential details and tips for enjoying one of the biggest events in basketball – March Madness in Vegas 2021.

The Aria is one of the hottest venues to watch March Madness

March Madness Men’s NCAA Tournament: When Is It?

In 2021, March Madness kicks off on March 14 with Selection Sunday. The dates for other events that are associated with the tournament include:

• First Four: March 18
• 1^st/ 2^nd Rounds: March 19 – 22
• Sweet 16: March 27 and March 28
• Elite 8: March 29 and March 30
• Final Four, National Championship: April 3 and April 5

Vegas is the best place to celebrate March Madness

March Madness – What to Expect

The 1^st and 2^nd Rounds, March 19 through the 22, are the most action-packed in Las Vegas. This is the time when most people flock to the city for March Madness events.

Some expectations to keep in mind:

• Casinos are packed and there will be lots of table action overall.
• Hotel prices will be much higher due to demand, so be sure to book early.
• Nightclubs will have longer lines and be more expensive overall.
• Casino sportsbooks will be packed very early, so if you want a seat get there early!

While the other dates of the tournament aren’t as eventful, the party atmosphere is still pretty impressive; even more so than the norm for Sin City.

During March Madness, Las Vegas turns into a haven for basketball enthusiasts and those who just like to gamble on the game, even if they aren’t avid fans of the sport. In fact, nearly 3 million people plan trips to the city during the month of March just so they can take part in the festivities.

If you happen to be in Vegas a week before, be sure to check out all the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in Vegas.

Westgate Sportsbook is one of the hottest betting locations for March Madness.

March Madness Vegas Tips and Info

Here are some tips and info that will help you prep for your big trip so that you can get the most out of the experience:

• Link up with Social Media. If you want the latest updates on all of the happenings, take to social media. Check out Facebook, where you can find groups that are completely dedicated to March Madness in Las Vegas. Join one of these groups and you’ll have instant access to up-to-the-minute information on the biggest and best activities, live events, and much more. You can even find out the latest updates on the score, goings on at venues, and the wait time for sportsbook counters.
• Be prepared for crowds. There’s really no way to avoid big crowds during the month of March in Las Vegas; particularly during the first week of events. Opening day falls on St Patrick’s Day, which means there will be even more partygoers than you can imagine. Prepare yourself. Know that it’s going to be crowded and establish a plan. Keep tabs with social media to find out the latest details on the best places to watch, place bets, and grab food and drinks. Knowing the best spots to go – particularly if you are traveling with a group – will help you get the most out of the experience.
• Consider going off the Strip. While it’s definitely true that the Strip is THE place to be in Las Vegas any time, including March Madness, it’s not the only place to consider. If you’re trying to avoid crowds, consider heading off of Las Vegas Boulevard. The entire city is enthralled with the tournament, and you should be able to find some pretty awesome and lively (but way less crowded) spots off the Strip.

Check out Mirage Casino for your sportsbook action while you’re visiting Vegas during March Madness.

The Best Sportsbooks to Watch March Madness Games in Vegas

If you’re going to be placing wagers on the game, there’s no doubt that you’re going to want to head over to a sportsbook; and there are plenty to choose from in Las Vegas.
During March Madness, some of the best sportsbooks to watch the games include:

South Point Bingo March 2020

• Aria – The Aria offers 90 HD screens, so you’re pretty much guaranteed to have an awesome view of ever dribble, pass, and swoosh.
• Venetian – Featuring one of the most advanced video screens on the continent, you’ll be amazed by the views you’ll be able to get of the games here. There are 118 lavish betting stations, too.
• MGM Grand With 36 65-inch LCD TVs, 24 42-inch plasma TVs, and seating for 104 people, you’ll have front-row seats to the nail-biting games.
• Caesars Palace. At this acclaimed casino, you’ll find six 12-foot by 15-foot screens, 12 50-inch plasma TVs, and a 20-foot by 50-foot LED board for your unobstructed viewing pleasure. There are also 140 sports seats with 12-inch flat screens situated on each table.
• Mirage – Watch the events on the huge 85-foot HD projection screens that offer 4X resolution of 1080p. Talk about an amazing view!
• Westgate -Offering an immense 220-foot by 18-foot 4K video wall and more than 350 seats, you’ll feel as if you are actually at the game when you watch it at Westgate’s sportsbook.

March Madness Vegas Viewing Parties and Events in 2021

Las Vegas is the proverbial party paradise, and as you would expect, dozens of viewing parties and events are held throughout the city during March Madness.

View some of the various viewing parties around the strip and all of Vegas below.

Circa Madness Under the Sun – Watch Party

Enjoy hoops while lounging in the sun or in the pool at Circa’s stadium swim.

General admission tickets starting at $20.

Circa Las Vegas Watch Party 2021

Enjoy all the march madness NCAA action starting March 18th.

3 Stories of TVs to watch and bet all the games.

Want to play some golf while you watch some basketball? TopGolf is the place for that!

TopGolf

Located near the MGM Grand, TopGolf is a great spot to hit some golf balls and watch the tournament madness. TVs are virtually everywhere you look, and there’s even a pool, so you can take a refreshing plunge if you get too heated!

Watch parties can be reserved for the following days:

• Friday, March 19
• Saturday, March 20
• Sunday, March 21

Get an exclusive seating area.

Full menu and bottle service available.

AmeriCAN Beer Bar, credit Instagram @americanbarlv

AmeriCAN Beer Bar March Mayhem 2021

During the first four days of the tournament, AmeriCAN hosts a viewing party. There are dozens of screens, and as the name suggests, there’s a plethora of beer; in cans, of course!

Premium open bar option.

When: March 19- April 5th

The Still Brackets and Beers 2021

This iconic sports bar at The Mirage is the ultimate man cave experience with more than 50 craft beers, dozens of cocktails, and 27 different televisions. There’s not a bad seat at The Still, and the food is amazing too and prepared in a refurbished trailer that was abandoned in the backwoods of Tennessee.

The Still at the Mirage is on the casino floor and serves fabulous tacos and burgers, as well as super healthy foods like rice bowls with grilled tuna.

Rockhouse March Madness Party

Enjoy March Mayhem at Rockhouse at The Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian.

Premium open bar packages March 19 – April 5th.

Beer Park Tournament Madness Viewing Party

Outdoor deck at Beer Park on the Vegas strip. Photo credit – Beer Park website.

Beer Park is offering a wide variety of seating options from individual seats to big tables with an included food and beverage minimum per person. Watch the NCAA Tournament right on the strip outside Paris hotel and indulge in over 100 beers including 36 beers on tap.

• Prices: Prices starting at $175 and up to $1000+ depending on number of people and type of seating
• Dates: March 19 – April 8th

The Still Brackets and Beers Event

Catch all the March Madness action at all the The Still’s Bracket and Beers Events. Enjoy the tournament on 27+ tvs and drink from a selection of 50+ craft beers.

• Location: The Still inside Mirage
• Prices: Round 1 – $125 F&B Minimum per session, $250 F&B Minimum all day, Round 2 – $100 F&B Minimum per session / $200 F&B Minimum all day
• Dates: All tournament long, starting March 19

March Hoops View Party at The D

The D Las Vegas is hosting March Madness viewing parties with its exclusive Man Caves.

Event details coming soon.

Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas, photo via facebook @CaboWaboLV

Cabo Wabo March Mayhem 2021 – TBD

Enjoy March Madness with great food like nachos, wings, and taquitos at Cabo Wabo. Watch the games on several TVs including a 200-inch video grid, a 200 projection screen, and two 80″ HD tvs in their luxury viewing room.

Details coming soon.

Hoops on the Strip at Montecristo Cigar Bar

Enjoy watching the March Madness festivities with reserved tables, couches, and more at Montecristo Cigar Bar. Price includes drink credit and cigars your party.

• Location: Montecristo Cigar Bar inside Caesars Palace
• Prices: Starting at $150per person
• Dates: Starting March 18

Hoops on the Strip at Vista Cocktail Lounge

Enjoy watching march madness in family style seating with open bar and access to the all-you-can-eat buffet.

• Location: Vista Cocktail Lounge inside Caesars Palace
• Prices: Starting at $276 for two
• Dates: Starting March 18

Caesars Palace Race and Sportsbook Watch Party

Enjoy some of the best action in the Caesars Race and Sportsbook.

Enjoy the games on a 143′ HD LED screen with state-of-the-art 4-Zone Directional Sound.

Reserve your seat starting at $111.

• Location: Caesars Palace
• Prices: Starting at $111
• Dates: Starting March 18

Westgate Hoops Central 2021

Enjoy college hoops on giant HD screens in a smoke-free environment!

Due to current state COVID-19 restrictions, tickets will initially be limited to 50 tickets available per day.

• Location: Westgate International Theater
• Prices: Reserved seats for $50 includes one free domestic beer
• Dates: Starting March 19 – March 22

Plaza hotel Downtown Las Vegas

March Mania at Plaza – TBD

Details for 2021 TBD

Ellis Island Hoops Mania 2021

The brand new Front Yard addition to Ellis Island is where the annual Hoops Mania will be held this year. Half-day or full-day options are available, and guests will get reserved seating, a T-shirt, food on the buffet, and all the craft beer they can guzzle.

• Location: Ellis Island
• Prices: Starting at $125
• Dates: Starting March 19

PBR Rock Bar March Mayhem 2021

One of the biggest viewing parties on the Strip, the PBR Rock Bar party, is at Miracle Mile Shops and offers half and full-day packages that include premium seating, open bar, and food.

• Location: PBR Rock Bar Miracle Mile Shops
• Prices: TBD
• Dates: Starting March 19

SAHARA March Mania Viewing Parties 2021

NCAA Basketball fans can reserve their March Mania experience for the first round, second round, final 16 and final 8 viewings from Friday, March 19 through Tuesday, March 30 at venues throughout the resort including the SAHARA Theatre Lounge, CASBAR Lounge, The Tangier and Paradise Lounge.

There will be plenty of drink and food specials as well.

Pricing starts at $250 per person which goes towards a food and beverage minimum.

More details on events.

Other Top Bars in Vegas to Watch the March Madness Tournament

If you’re not really gambling and you just want to take part in the action, instead of hitting a sportsbook, consider watching the games at a sports bar. You’ll be able to keep tabs on the score, munch on great grub, and wash it down with whatever type of beverage suits your fancy.

Blondies

The Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood is where you’ll find one of the best sports bars on the Strip. With more than 60 big-screen TVs, including a massive 12 foot wide one, Blondies always has a game on and offers the best happy hour specials.

There’s also a super cheap lunch and a late-night menu that will satisfy all your cravings.

Experience an Unforgettable March Madness in Las Vegas

Whether you are an avid basketball fan or you are just looking to the ultimate party experience, then heading over to Las Vegas during March Madness is an absolute must. No matter what you do or where you, you’re pound to have an unforgettable encounter.