LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It's almost time for March Madness.
As conference championships wrap up, the valley will be hosting several tournaments ahead of Selection Sunday on March 12.
For the men's tournament, Las Vegas is hosting the West Regional at T-Mobile Arena on March 23 and 25. The Final Four is in Houston with the semifinals on April 1 and the championship game on April 3. Las Vegas will also host the Final Four at Allegiant Stadium in April 2028.
For the women's tournament, the Final Four is in Dallas with the semifinals on March 31 and the championship game on April 2.
The valley is getting to celebrate the best college basketball teams in the country. Here's a look at where you can celebrate and cheer for your favorites.
WATCH PARTY #1: Treasure Island - Ballroom, Golden Circle Sportsbook & Bar, Gilley's Saloon
Treasure Island is hosting multiple watch parties from March 16 to 18. The Treasure Island Ballroom will open at 7:30 a.m. at the second-floor convention level. It's first-come, first-served open seating with no cover charge. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Golden Circle bar is open 24/7 and the kitchen opens at 9 a.m. There is also no cover charge. Those two locations are only open to adults 21 and older with a valid ID. The doors open at Gilley's Saloon at 10 a.m. and noon at the restaurant. A viewing party will be set up on Gilley's dance floor. There is no cover charge and all ages are welcome until 9 p.m.
WATCH PARTY #2: Caesars Palace - Caesars Sportsbook, Stadia Bar, Montecristo Cigar Bar, Alto Bar, and Vista Cocktail lounge
There are several places to celebrate at Caesars Palace. You can start watching games on March 14 at the Caesars Sportsbook and Stadia Bar. VIP packages at the Sportsbook start at $60 and tables for two people at Stadia start at $100. The Montecristo Cigar Bar will start offering packages on March 15 with tables for two starting at $150. Alto Bar and the Vista Cocktail Lounge will start showing games on March 16 and a table for two at both locations start at $250.
WATCH PARTY #3: The Cromwell - Sportsbook, Interlude Lounge, Bound cocktail bar
Starting on March 14, the sportsbook will start showing games with seats available starting at $25 or tables for four at $100. On March 16, you can catch games at the Interlude Lounge with a table for two for $200 or stop by the Bound cocktail bar with a table for two for $150.
WATCH PARTY #4: The Linq - Sportsbook
You can start reserving seats in the sportsbook for March Madness games starting on March 14. Seating options start at $50.
WATCH PARTY #5: The Venetian - Electra Cocktail Club, the Dorsey Cocktail Bar, and the Prestige Club
The Electra Cocktail Club at the Venetian will be showing games on a 40-foot digital screen with 70 million pixels spanning an entire wall. The Dorsey will have eight TVs placed throughout the venue. They'll be open starting at 4 p.m. on most days. The only exception will be for the first and second rounds of the tournament when they will also be open from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
The Prestige Club will be open to both hotel and non-hotel guests from March 16 through March 19. Additional TVs will be added. You can reserve day passes that will include snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. You can purchase additional menu items including beer bucket specials from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WATCH PARTY #6: Harrah's - Sportsbook and The Piano Bar, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Sportsbook seating options are available starting March 14 and start at $40. The Piano Bar will host watch parties on March 16 and 17. Seats are $150 or a table for two is $150. You can also stop by Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux on the mezzanine level. They will have half-day and full-day seating packages are available starting at $55 per person. You can book them now and availability starts for March 16.
WATCH PARTY #7: Flamingo - Sportsbook
Starting on March 14, you can reserve your seat for $50 and each seat comes with two complimentary drink tickets.
WATCH PARTY #8: Planet Hollywood - Ringer Sports Bar
Also starting on March 14, you can reserve start reserving tables at the Ringer Sports Bar. For two people, it's $50. For four people, it's $100 and for six people, it's $150.
WATCH PARTY #9: Rio - Sportsbook
Reservations for March Madness seats in the sportsbook start on March 14. Seats start at $15 and booths are for $125.
WATCH PARTY #10: Horseshoe Las Vegas - The Indigo Lounge
Starting on March 16, you can reserve seats for $70. There is also a beverage minimum of $50 per person along with sales tax and gratuity that is due when you arrive for the game.
WATCH PARTY #11: Paris - Napoleon's Lounge
You can book a table for four to watch March madness games starting on March 16. Tables for $200 and there is a beverage mionimum of $50 per person along with sales tax and gratuity that is due when you arrive.
WATCH PARTY #12: The Cosmopolitan - Hoops & Hops, Battle of the Brackets
The Cosmopolitan's Belmont Ballroom is being transformed for Hoops & Hops. The three-day event kicks off on March 16. There will be an open bar, interactive games, as well as first-come, first-served seating. Thursday and Friday passes are $300 each while Saturday passes are $150 each. The Clique Bar and Lounge will host the Battle Of The Brackets starting on March 14 but you have to request a reservation on their website.
WATCH PARTY #13: The D - March Hoops viewing party
The D is hosting a free viewing party from March 15 to March 19 in the Detroit ballroom on the 12th floor. There will also be craps and blackjack games as well as food and beverage items that you can purchase. You can reserve your spot here.
WATCH PARTY #14: Green Valley Ranch Resort - Viewing parties
Green Valley Ranch Resort is hosting free viewing parties on March 16 and 17. You can purchase food and drinks on-site during the games.
WATCH PARTY #15: Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews at Town Square is taking reservations and include a table for three hours for up to six people. There are drink vouchers for each person and you can choose things from t a special four-course menu including fried pickles, the crispy chicken mashed potato bowl, and wings. The special menu is available from March 14 to April 3. If you sign up for Sickies Rewards by April 1, you can also receive a free order of fried pickles or pretzel bites that can be redeemed each day of the tournament as long as you buy a drink.
WATCH PARTY #16: Circa - Sportsbook and Stadium Swim
Circa will start hosting watch parties in the world's largest sportsbook on March 15 in what the resort is calling the "Three Stories Of Glory Viewing Party". Seats start at $175 and booths for six people are $1,200. The resort will also host a free Big Bracket Party at Galaxy Watch Zone in the resort's new conference space. The ballrooms will have HD screens, on-site bars, food, and blackjack tables. You can also watch games at Stadium Swim where general admission starts at $20.
WATCH PARTY #17: Palace Station - Tailgate Social
Tailgate Social is gearing up for Buckets & Brews which runs from March 16 to March 19. There are two sessions where you can watch games. Session 1 runs from 9 a.m .to 2:45 p.m. Session 2 is from 3:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Thursday and Friday, it's $95 for one session or $190 for both sessions. On Saturday and Sunday, it's $75 for one session or $150 for both sessions.
WATCH PARTY #18: Plaza - March Mania Viewing Party
The Plaza is hosting a free pre-game event on March 15 in their showroom where fans can watch the first four games. Then, the resort is hosting viewing parties from March 16 to March 19. A single ticket is $100 per day or a three-day ticket for $250 per person.
WATCH PARTY #19: Sahara - Hoop Madness
Chickie's & Pete's is hosting viewing parties on March 16 and March 17. Tables start at $320 and it includes VIP seating for the whole day as well as food and beverage credits. You can also purchase tickets to watch the games from the AZILO Ultra Pool & Lounge. Tickets start at $100 and include VIP entry, games like beer pong and corn hole, and access to heated pools.
WATCH PARTY #20: The Stratosphere - March Festival Of Hoops
The Stratosphere is hosting watch parties on March 16, 17, and 18. You can choose from different packages with tickets starting at $150. That includes well drinks, domestic beer, house wine, non-alcoholic beverages, pizza, wings, salad, and you'll be entered in raffles to win giveaway items.
WATCH PARTY #21: Sunset Station - Club Madrid
Club Madrid is hosting viewing parties on March 16 and March 17. It's free for adults 21 and older. There will also be beverage specials.
WATCH PARTY #22: South Point Hotel - Most Massive Madness Party
The South Point is hosting what organizers are calling "the most massive madness party in Vegas." It's from March 16 through March 18 with doors opening at 8 a.m. every day. The event is free for adults 21 and up. There will be seating for 2,000 people in the resorts Exhibit Hall. Those are on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be food and drink specials including $4 Budweiser products, $4 Tito's cocktails, and $2 hot dogs. There will also be betting windows and self-betting kiosks on-site.
WATCH PARTY #23: Fashion Show Las Vegas - Game On
The Fashion Show Mall is hosting "Game On" March 8 through April 3. Organizers said you can watch your favorite teams face off. In the Great Hall, you can also test your jump shot and learn how to place bets while watching the games.
WATCH PARTY #24: Grand Canal Shoppes - Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, The X Pot, Trustworthy Brewing Co., and Flight Club Social Darts
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill will host watch parties from March 14 to April 3 with several menu specials including wings for $15, loaded potato skins for $14, and truffle fries for $12.
The X Pot will also have game day specials in their lounge from March 14 to April 3 including $30 buckets of beer and 20% off all food orders.
You can also catch games at Trustworthy Brewing Co. on March 19 and March 20. If you spend at least $75, you can also try new menu items and limited-edition Imperial Porter with notes of white chocolate and raspberries.
From March 16 through April 3, Flight Club Social Darts will host viewing parties on their 11 screens. They will also have specials like draft beer and Rose for $5, flatbreads for $8, and shrimp cocktails for $1.50.
WATCH PARTY #25: Red Rock Resort - Onyx Bar, Rocks Lounge, Race & Sports Bar, Lucky Bar, Bowling Bar
There are several places you can catch games at Red Rock Resort and they're all hosting watch parties from March 16 through March 19. At the Onyx Bar, you can reserve a table for four people for $750. That includes two buckets of domestic, import or craft beer, or one select bottle with choice of three mixers.
At the Rocks Lounge, they have dining specials. For $199, you can stop by the AYCE Buffet per seat which includes two drink tickets for domestic bottled beer or house wines. You can also rent a table for four for $750 or a table for six for $1,000.
The Race & Sports Bar has beer specials at the Upper Lounge. You can reserve VIP seating at the Lucky Bar. For two people, it's $500 and includes two seats and one table with access to two flat screens and a bucket of domestic beer. The Bowling Bar is also taking reservations for high top seating for $150 per person that also includes a bucket of domestic, import or craft beer.
WATCH PARTY #26: Westgate Resort - SuperBook and International Theater
Over at the Westgate, you can watch the games for free on a first-come, first-served basis and the resort is also offering Super Select Seating. Fans can also catch games at the International Theater. There will be food and beverage specials available at both spots during games.
WATCH PARTY #27: Virgin Hotels - Casa Calavera, Kassi Beach House, Night + Market: Thai Drinking Food
March Madness specials at Virgin Hotels will run from March 17 to March 20. Casa Calavera will have food specials like chipotle BBQ wings for $18 or a bucket of beer for $48. Kassi Beach House will have specials like the Kassi Burger for $19 and fried pickles. Night + Market: Thai Drinking Food will also have buckets of Bud Light or Michelob Ultra for $25 and dining specials like a fried chicken sandwich with fries and a tall boy for $25.
WATCH PARTY #28: El Cortez - Fiesta Room
The El Cortez is hosting a free watch party in its Fiesta Room on March 16 through March 19. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Thursday and Friday, they will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, they will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WATCH PARTY #29: Mandalay Bay - Ri Ra Irish Pub
Ri Ra over at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place says they'll be showing all games starting on March 14 at 8 a.m. until the end of the tournament.
