March Madness 2026: Biggest Food Deals, Game-Day Bundles & Restaurant Offers for Tournament Season
March Madness has returned with massive excitement, packed arenas, and millions of fans tuning in across the country. The NCAA Tournament — affectionately called the “Big Dance” — continues to grow in popularity every year, as both men’s and women’s college basketball experience record-breaking viewership. With the 2026 tournament heating up, fans are gathering at homes, sports bars and restaurants to cheer on their favorite teams.
To match this energy, some of the nation’s top restaurant brands — including Pizza Hut, KFC, Applebee’s and many others — are introducing special food deals designed for watch parties and game-day celebrations. From wings and tacos to pizzas and catering bundles, these promotions make it easier than ever to enjoy the tournament with great food at great prices.
Here’s an expanded roundup of the most exciting March Madness restaurant deals of 2026:
Applebee’s
Basketball fans can score big at Applebee’s with its limited-time boneless wings deal. Through March 22, and again April 4–6, customers can enjoy 50-cent boneless wings when ordering through the brand’s app or website — a perfect option for early-round and Final Four watch parties.
Atomic Wings
At Atomic Wings, the March Madness celebration means value-packed flavor. Available until April 7, customers can grab 20 boneless wings, four dipping sauces and fries for just $16.99. It’s a strong contender for group snacking.
Buffalo’s Cafe & Hurricane Grill & Wings
Fans can end the season with a delicious deal from Buffalo’s Cafe and Hurricane Grill & Wings. From April 4–6, these restaurants are serving 99-cent boneless wings for dine-in guests, giving Final Four weekend an extra boost.
Friendly’s
Friendly’s is celebrating the Elite Eight by offering customers a free small sundae with any purchase from March 30–31. Perfect for fans looking to enjoy a sweet treat after each matchup.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
March Madness gets a flavorful twist at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. Through March 22 and again April 4–6, guests can order online-exclusive taco bundles:
- 10 tacos (beef or chicken) for $25
- 15 tacos for $35
Ideal for groups looking for something beyond traditional game-day wings.
Hungry Howie’s
At Hungry Howie’s, pizza lovers can take advantage of a special offer running from March 23–April 7. Using promo code BBALLPZ, fans can enjoy large four-topping pizzas for just $9.99 — a standout value during the tournament.
KFC
Wings take center court at KFC this March Madness. For a limited time, customers can purchase 20 wings for $20, making it a must-have for hosting watch parties.
Native Grill & Wings
Native Grill & Wings is offering free delivery on all orders of $30+ from April 4–6 at participating locations. Perfect for fans who want to enjoy the action without leaving the house.
Newk’s Eatery
From March 26–28, Newk’s Eatery is delivering delicious value with two pizzas and a salad for $20 — ideal for families and small sports gatherings.
Pizza Hut
As the tournament’s official pizza partner, Pizza Hut is rolling out a special collaboration inspired by the iconic “Space Jam” franchise. Fans can enjoy the Jam x Triple Treat Box, which includes:
- Two medium pizzas
- Breadsticks
- Cinnamon sticks
- All inside exclusive Space Jam packaging
During March Madness, new loyalty members also gain access to special merchandise drops, including a Space Jam letterman jacket and limited-edition warmup gear.
Potbelly
Through April 12, Potbelly fans can save 10% on small catering bundles with code TIPOFF. Each bundle includes sandwiches, cookies, chips and toppings — making it a great option for office viewings or family gatherings.
Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza has multiple promotions aligning with major tournament dates:
- March 26–29: 16% off large & extra-large pizzas (code RTP444)
- March 28–31: $8 off large & extra-large pizzas (code RTP588)
- April 2–7: $4 off large & extra-large pizzas (code RTP699)
These discounts make Round Table a go-to for pizza lovers through every stage of the tournament.
Smashburger
Loyalty members at Smashburger can enjoy weeks of rotating deals:
- Through March 22: Buy one, get one free (BOGO) burgers and hot dogs
- March 26–29: Any single burger or hot dog for $6
- April 4–7: Another BOGO deal for Final Four weekend
Starbird
Starbird is reviving its popular Game Day Packages through April 6. Available in multiple sizes, these packages include wings, tenders, slaw and dipping sauces — ideal for large groups and basketball events.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Fans looking for a premium meal experience can turn to Sullivan’s Steakhouse, which is offering $20 off $60+ online orders with promo code MARCH through March 29.
Teriyaki Madness
At Teriyaki Madness, loyalty members can earn double points on Double Protein Bowls from March 23–29 — a hearty, filling option for tournament season.
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays is addressing the annual heartbreak of broken tournament brackets with a creative offer: Fans can bring in their busted bracket and receive six free wings through April 7.
Anyone bringing in a perfect bracket on April 7 could win free wings for an entire year.
The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle is rewarding guests with $5 Turtle Rewards Bucks on purchases made through April 6, redeemable April 7–30.
Their “Starting Five” drink lineup includes:
- $3 margaritas
- $4 tall Coors Light
- $5 Truly & White Claw
- $6 Turtle IPA
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks teams up again with Dos Equis for the Dos Million Bracket Challenge, offering:
- $2 million for a perfect bracket
- $500 per round for top entries
- $50 gift cards for the top bracket in each restaurant
Wendy’s
Wendy’s is introducing the new Official Dunks Menu, celebrating the iconic combo of fries and Frosty. Beginning March 23, the menu expands to include nuggets and tenders for dipping.
Guests who order through the Dunks Menu before April 6 are entered into the Dunkstakes, where prizes include:
- $1,000 cash prizes (10 winners)
- Custom dunk-themed sneakers (25 winners)
- 500 Wendy’s gift cards
- A $100,000 grand prize
