March in Las Vegas is unmissable as far as any true sports fan is concerned. A haven during college basketball tournament season, these already-exciting and highly anticipated games become simply electrifying in Sin City. You’ll find some of the best action going down in the city’s race and sports books, but there are a tonne of parties and events just waiting to turn up the fun this March. Not sure where to get started? We’ve got you covered with some top picks.
College Hoops – The Hard Rock Hotel
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is THE place to be if you’re a college hoops fanatic. These tournament viewing parties are on from Sunday 13th March right up to Tuesday 22nd March, with The Joint showing every action-packed game between the 17th and 19th of March at their legendary Tournament Madness Viewing Parties.
Don’t miss:
- Live, HD streaming of each matchup
- Casino games
- Live sports betting station
- Exciting prizes
- Traditional party games (e.g. Beer Pong, Pop-a-Shot)
- Being hosted by the girls of REHAB
- the Build-your-own Bloody Mary station
College Basketball – Treasure Island
This free-to-enter (strictly 21+) event takes place in a huge ballroom from the 17th to the 19th of March, starting bright and early at 7:30 am each day. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and fans can enjoy multiple big screen TVs and banquet-style table seating.
Don’t miss:
- Free admission
- Satellite betting stations
- cash bar & concessions
- HD viewing on multiple TVs
Hoop & Hops Event – The Cosmopolitan
Hoops & hops is a luxury 3-day viewing experience at The Chelsea (at the Cosmopolitan of Vegas). The 3-day pass costs $375, while the 1-day open bar pass costs $200 (17th and 18th March) or $175 (19th March) – and it’s worth every dollar.
Don’t miss:
- Premium seating
- Open bar
- Interactive games
- 2 x drink coupons (1-day pass, general admission)
- Food & beverage offerings
College Hoops & Craft Beers – CRUSH
Between the 15th March and 4th April, the MHM Grand hosts a college basketball extravaganza complete with delicious bar food and tantalising craft beers.
Don’t miss:
- Short-rib sliders with bread and butter pickles and Carolina Slaw
- Grilled Chipotle BBQ wings
- Craft beers like Dog Fish Head 90 Minute, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, and Kronenbourg Blanc
- $19.99 domestic pitchers
Vegas is so full of college basketball events that we simply have to include a few honourable mentions: Premium Hoop Fun at Caesar’s Palace, Flamingo, LAVO Casino Club, El Cortez, Beer Park.
For inquiries or tickets to any of the March Madness events in Vegas, please contact 702 ENT.
