Top Vegas Spots to Watch the March College Basketball Tournament in 2025

Written By Dan Raaf

Here’s the ultimate guide to catching the March College Basketball games in Las Vegas, from luxury sportsbooks to casual sports bars.

Premium Destinations

Circa Sportsbook

Rising three stories high this venue is positioned in front of a huge 78-million pixel screen. Game-day packages include an irresistible array of bites and beverages. You'll feel the electrifying energy of the games while sitting in our grandstands, a plush recliner, or a luxury booth. There's no bad seat in the house.

Stadium Swim

Six heated pools and a 143-foot screen combine for a unique outdoor viewing experience.

  • Price: Starting at $25 with VIP going up to $3,000

  • Highlights: Six pools, thirty cabanas, surround sound audio (bring a bathing suit)

  • Book: Stadium Swim Reservations

Hoops & Hops at The Cosmopolitan

40,000-square-foot ballroom with multiple screens, betting windows, and interactive basketball games.

Basketball Bonanza at Palms Pool

Free-entry pool party featuring LED screens, interactive games, and live DJ entertainment.

Unique Experiences

Spearmint Rhino Las Vegas

Adult entertainment venue with multiple big screens for full coverage and premium viewing areas.

Atomic Golf

Modern golf facility with a 57-foot screen and unlimited gameplay included with admission.

Hard Rock Cafe

Classic sports viewing venue offering full-day open bar and game-day buffet options.

  • Price: $300 per person or $750 for the full tournament

  • Includes: Full day open bar, buffet, guaranteed seating

  • Book: Hard Rock Las Vegas

Sports Bar & Lounge Experiences

The George at Durango Resort

Upscale sports lounge with indoor and outdoor viewing areas adjacent to the sportsbook.

Rouge Room at Red Rock Casino

Modern lounge featuring a 16-foot projector screen and premium cocktail service.

  • When: March 20-22, 2025 (9am-9pm)

  • Price: $75 per person minimum (half-day), $175 (full-day)

  • Book: Rouge Room Reservations

March Mania at The Plaza Showroom

Games are shown on a 24' LED Video Wall in The Plaza Showroom in Downtown Las Vegas.

  • Highlights: $100 for a single ticket. $400 for a table for 4.

  • Additional Perks: Unlimited draft beer + 2 drink tickets included

  • Book: March Mania at The Plaza

AmeriCAN at The LINQ Promenade

Casual beer bar offering 70+ canned beers and multiple viewing screens.

March Mania in The Front Yard at Ellis Island

Watch the Men's NCAA First Round tournament LIVE on all screens in The Front Yard including our 18ft BIG SCREEN!

  • Highlights: Tickets starting at $175 for half-day and $325 for full-day

  • Tickets Include: Unlimited food, beer, wine, and cocktails

  • Book: March Mania at Ellis Island

Rockhouse @ The Venetian

High-energy sports bar inside the Grand Canal Shoppes with multiple viewing areas.

Luxury Lounges

Montecristo Cigar Bar at Caesars

Premium cigar lounge with comfortable leather seats and dedicated viewing screens.

BleauLive Theater at The Fontainebleau

80-foot-wide LED screen, on-site betting stations, open bar passes, and VIP seating on private lounge sofas complete with a dedicated server and unlimited buffet access.

Value Options

PT's Taverns

Local favorite with 70+ locations offering game-day food and drink specials.

Dan Raaf
Previous

The Best Buffets in Las Vegas in 2025: On and Off the Strip
Next

Best Slot Machines in Las Vegas in 2025 - What and Where To Play