It’s officially that time of year — March Madness is here. North Texas is the place to be with massive screens, game-day specials and rowdy crowds make every buzzer-beater feel like a championship moment.
Whether you're cheering for your alma mater, riding the highs and lows of your bracket or just in it for the wings and cold beer, there's no shortage of places to soak in the madness. Will your bracket survive, or will it be total carnage? Only one way to find out!
Cosm
When: Starting March 18, 2025
Where: 5776 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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Why watch March Madness on a plain ol’ screen when you can watch it on possibly the largest screen in North Texas? The 87-foot dome makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. Cosm is so immersive, it’s as if you’re actually on the court. Even when captured on a phone camera, it looks like you’ve just snapped a pre-game selfie in person.
The Hub
When: Starting March 18, 2025
Where: 1289 Johnson Rd, Allen
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March madness calls for big screens, bigger flavors and all the basketball hype in one spot. With 15-foot screens and TVs everywhere, there’s no bad seat to catch the action. A $20 buffet piles on wings, tacos, pizza and more, while drink specials keep spirits high. Snag a ticket, claim a spot and get ready for a night of big scores, cheers and maybe a few questionable calls.
Sidecar Social
When: Starting March 18, 2025
Where: 6770 Winning Dr, Frisco
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Football season might be on pause, but let’s be real — what better place to drown your sorrows (and your ever-optimistic “next year” dreams... or the year after that... or, well, you get it) than Dallas Cowboys HQ? For now, Sidecar Social is bringing March Madness with wall-to-wall tournament action and a menu stacked with American classics done right — juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken and comfort food so good it practically high-fives your taste buds.
Fanzo
When: Starting March 18, 2025
Where: 5977 Preston Rd Retail Building 1, Suite 100, Frisco
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This isn’t your average sports bar. With an elevated menu crafted by renowned chef Vijay Sadhu, it’s a foodie’s paradise, featuring dishes like bang bang chicken, chicken lollipops and Mediterranean flatbreads. The cocktails are just as impressive. It’s the perfect spot to watch the games while enjoying some seriously delicious eats — no matter which team you're rooting for (or against).
Carbone VINO
When: Starting March 18, 2025
Where: 1617 Hi Line Dr, Dallas
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Carbone VINO, the sister restaurant to Carbone, is transforming into a premier sports bar throughout the tournament. It's the perfect destination to catch every game, whether you're cheering for your alma mater, tracking your bracket or just enjoying the thrill of buzzer-beaters. VINO will offer game-day specials both in-person and through a catering menu available for delivery within a 20-mile radius with 48-hour advance notice. The in-person menu features buffalo cucumbers, chicken parm sliders and Italian-style wings, while the catering menu includes Italian-style wings and pizza.
Bottle Rockets
When: Starting March 18, 2025
Where: 5800 Legacy Dr suite c-11, Plano
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Rally the squad, grab some cold drinks and soak in every buzzer-beater and game-winning shot on massive, wall-to-wall screens. Don’t forget to order the buffalo chicken fries — seriously, they can’t be beat.
Over Under
When: Starting March 18
Where: 5625 Village Glen Dr, Dallas
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Get ready for the ultimate watch parties at Over Under — your headquarters for every heart-pounding moment of the tournament. Come early Monday through Friday for happy hour from 4-7 p.m., where you can fuel your fandom with $2 off select beers, $1 wings and $5 appetizers. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a bracket-obsessed strategist, Over Under is the place to be for all things March Madness.
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