March Madness 2026: Biggest Food Deals, Game-Day Combos & Restaurant Promotions for College Basketball Fans

March Madness 2026 has arrived, and the excitement is higher than ever. As fans pack living rooms, bars and restaurants to watch the nation’s top college teams battle for the championship, America’s biggest food brands are rolling out exclusive offers to fuel watch parties all tournament long. From pizzas and wings to tacos, sundaes and premium meal bundles, restaurant chains nationwide are using the tournament season to reward loyal fans with unbeatable game-day deals.

Whether you’re hosting a bracket party, watching with family, or enjoying back-to-back games solo, these restaurant specials from leading brands — including Pizza Hut, KFC, Applebee’s and more — are designed to bring convenience, value and flavor to every matchup.

Below is an expanded, detailed guide to the best March Madness restaurant deals for 2026.

Applebee’s

Fans craving wings can celebrate at Applebee’s, where boneless wings are available for just 50 cents each through March 22. The deal returns April 4–6 — aligning perfectly with the most pivotal games of the tournament — and is valid on app and website orders.

Atomic Wings

Atomic Wings has created a tournament-ready value box available through April 7. Guests can enjoy 20 boneless wings, four dipping sauces and fries for $16.99, making it a perfect addition to any watch party spread.

Buffalo’s Cafe & Hurricane Grill & Wings

Basketball lovers can wrap up March Madness with a hot offer from Buffalo’s Cafe and Hurricane Grill & Wings. From April 4–6, dine-in guests can dig into 99-cent boneless wings during Final Four weekend.

Friendly’s

Friendly’s is sweetening the Elite Eight excitement with a free small sundae with any purchase available March 30–31. A perfect cool-down treat for the hottest moments of the tournament.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

At Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, watch parties get a flavorful twist. From March 22 and again April 4–6, fans can order online-exclusive taco packs:

10-pack (ground beef or shredded chicken) for $25
15-pack for $35

A great choice for anyone looking beyond the usual pizza-and-wings combo.

Hungry Howie’s

Pizza lovers can score big at Hungry Howie’s, where large four-topping pizzas are just $9.99 from March 23–April 7 using promo code BBALLPZ. A simple but extremely effective game-day deal.

KFC

KFC keeps watch parties fed with 20 wings for $20 — available for a limited time. It’s a go-to choice for fans looking to serve a crowd with minimal effort.

Native Grill & Wings

From April 4–6, fans ordering from Native Grill & Wings can enjoy free delivery on orders over $30. A convenient option for non-stop game days.

Newk’s Eatery

Newk’s Eatery is offering one of the tournament’s best bundle values from March 26–28: two pizzas plus a salad for $20.

Pizza Hut

As the Official Pizza Partner of March Madness, Pizza Hut has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration inspired by the classic basketball film Space Jam.

The Jam x Triple Treat Box includes:

Two medium pizzas
Breadsticks
Cinnamon sticks
Delivered in exclusive Space Jam packaging

Fans who join the loyalty program during March Madness also gain access to special merch drops, including a collectible Space Jam letterman jacket and warm-up gear.

Potbelly

Through April 12, customers at Potbelly can enjoy 10% off small catering bundles with promo code TIPOFF. Each bundle includes sandwiches, chips, cookies and toppings — perfect for offices or small groups.

Round Table Pizza

Round Table Pizza has scheduled multiple promotions throughout the tournament:

March 26–29: 16% off large & extra-large pizzas (code: RTP444)
March 28–31 (Elite Eight): $8 off large & extra-large pizzas (code: RTP588)
April 2–7: $4 off large & extra-large pizzas (code: RTP699)

Great savings timed to each major round.

Smashburger

Loyalty members at Smashburger can enjoy tiered deals throughout the tournament:

Through March 22: BOGO burgers & hot dogs
March 26–29: Any single burger or hot dog for $6
April 4–7: Final Four BOGO deal on burgers & hot dogs

Starbird

Starbird has relaunched its popular Game Day Packages through April 6. These include wings, tenders, slaw and sauces, with multiple size options for groups.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Fans craving an elevated meal can take advantage of Sullivan’s Steakhouse’s offer: $20 off online orders of $60+ using promo code MARCH, valid through March 29.

Teriyaki Madness

At Teriyaki Madness, loyalty members earn double rewards points on Double Protein Bowls between March 23–29.

TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays is easing the pain of broken brackets. Through April 7, guests who bring in a busted bracket receive six free wings.
Anyone showing up with a perfect bracket on April 7 wins free wings for a full year.

The Greene Turtle

Guests visiting The Greene Turtle through April 6 earn $5 in Turtle Rewards Bucks, redeemable April 7–30.
The brand is also promoting its “Starting Five” drink specials:

$3 margaritas
$4 tall Coors Light
$5 Truly & White Claw
$6 tall Turtle IPA

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks and Dos Equis bring back the Dos Million Bracket Challenge, offering:

$2 million grand prize for a perfect bracket
$500 per tournament round for winners
$50 gift cards for the best bracket submitted at each location

Wendy’s

Wendy’s is introducing the new Official Dunks Menu, celebrating the signature pairing of fries with the Frosty. Starting March 23, the menu expands to include nugget and tender options.

Ordering from the Dunks Menu through April 6 automatically enters fans into the Dunkstakes, with prizes including: