Score big with some of these great deals and tips for March Madness. Restaurants are offering deals and promotions during the tournament. It’s the best time of the year for basketball fans. You can still take advantage of these great food deals even if you aren’t a basketball fan.
If you are looking to catch the game, visit our list of the Best Sports Bars in Wichita. This will help you pick the perfect spot to cheer on your team.
March Madness dates shift each year slightly, but the 64-team NCAA men’s basketball tournament typically tips off in mid-March and runs through early April. In 2026, the tournament officially begins with the First Four games on Tuesday, March 17, and wraps up with the National Championship game on Monday, April 6.
Here is the full 2026 NCAA Men’s March Madness schedule:
• First Four: March 17–18, 2026
• First & Second Rounds: March 19–22, 2026
• South Regional: March 26–28, 2026
• West Regional: March 26–28, 2026
• Midwest Regional: March 27–29, 2026
• East Regional: March 27–29, 2026
• Final Four & National Championship: April 4–6, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
From Selection Sunday through the Final Four, it’s nearly three weeks of nonstop basketball, which also means three weeks of game-day food deals, bracket contests, and fun watch parties.
March Madness Food Deals in Wichita
Some of these are national deals, so double-check with your local store to ensure they participate.
Confirmed:
- Pizza Hut
- Offers its $10 and $20 March Madness bundles during the tournament. These often include pizzas, breadsticks, wings, or desserts, which are perfect for watching games with a crowd.
- Casey’s
- During the tournament, you can get 40% off all pizzas on Thursdays- Sundays when you use the code: SAVE40 on your online or in-app order.
- Domino’s
- Any topping, any size, and any flavor of crust with popping for $9.99 through April 6th. You can order online, in-app, or in-store. Limit excludes the XL and specialty pizzas. 7 toppings.
- Chicken N Pickle
- $4 for 4 wings
- Applebee’s
- 50-cent boneless wings (March 17–22, & April 4-6 online orders only).
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Pick 6 Meal for Two for $19.99. 2 entrees, 2 sides, and 2 drinks.
- 15 boneless wings, 5 chicken tenders, large fries, and 5 dips for $19.99. App and online only.
- Their regular Weekly Wings Deal.
- Fuzzy’s Taco
- March 17-22 and April 4-6
- 10-Pack for $25 — 5 Ground Beef Original Tacos and 5 Shredded Chicken Original Tacos on soft corn tortillas
- 15-Pack for $35 — 5 Ground Beef, 5 Shredded Chicken, and 5 Carnitas Original Tacos on soft corn tortillas
- This is nearly 40% off the average menu price.
- KFC
- $5 off orders of $15 or more and 20 winds for $20 from March 26 – 31 and April 3 -7.
- Red Robin
- Offering 5 lbs of wings for $49.99 and a new $12 burger special throughout the tournament.
- Dave & Busters
- You can get $1 wind for orders of 10 from March 17 to April 6, and $5 Lime Time Ritas and draft beers from March 19 to 20.
- Gruhub
- On the app, they have lots of deals during the national basketball tournament. When you place a restaurant order of $50 or more, you can take advantage of Grubhub’s no delivery or service fees promotion.
- Newk’s Eatery
- You can get a $20 family meal that includes 2 pizzas and your choice of salad. This deal will run from March 23 – 28.
- Outback Stakehouse
- 60 Kookaburra wings for $60 throughApril 6th. Choose from original flavors or new sweet BBQ and Buffalo Ranch. This deal is available when you order online.
- Firehouse Subs
- For a limited time, Firehouse Subs loyalty members can score a game day combo featuring 2 medium subs (Hook & Ladder, Firehouse Meatball, Italian, and Smoked Turkey & Provolone), 2 chips, and 2 small drinks for just $16.
Predicted to Return – Not Confirmed
- Outback Steakhouse
- Free Bloomin’ Onion with entrée (March 28–30, code: BLOOM).
- Qdoba
- Rewards members unlock a championship reward after three visits in March.
- Schlotzsky’s
- $20 off $200+ catering orders (code: BREAKFAST20, through April 30).
- Wendy’s
- $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or $1 Double Stack with app purchase.
Where to Watch March Madness in Wichita
Sports Bars in Wichita
If you’re looking for a great place to catch the game, Wichita has plenty of fun spots to watch all the action. From lively sports bars with big screens to local favorites known for wings and game-day specials, there are lots of places around town where you can settle in and enjoy. Click the link below to see my list of the Best Sports Bars in Wichita.
Pro Tip: On the First Day of Spring, you can get a FREE Cone at Dairy Queen!
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How to Watch March Madness on TV
If you’re planning to watch March Madness this year, the good news is the games are spread across several major networks, and there are a few ways to watch them for Free!
Here’s how to watch the 2026 NCAA Men’s March Madness Tournament on TV and online.
TV Channels Broadcasting March Madness
The NCAA tournament is broadcast across four main networks:
• CBS
• TBS
• TNT
• truTV
Most of the early-round games rotate between these four channels, while CBS usually airs the Final Four and the National Championship.
How to Stream March Madness Online
If you prefer streaming, there are several options:
• NCAA March Madness Live App
You can stream many of the games through the official March Madness app or website. Some games may require a TV provider login.
• Streaming Services
These live-TV streaming services typically carry all the channels needed to watch the tournament:
– YouTube TV
– Hulu + Live TV
– Sling TV
– DirecTV Stream
Many of these services offer free trial periods, which can be a way to watch part of the tournament without paying.
How to Watch March Madness for Free
There are a few ways fans often watch the games without paying for cable:
• Watch CBS games with an antenna
Because CBS is a broadcast channel, you can often watch those games for free with a digital antenna.
• Use free streaming trials
Services like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV sometimes offer free trial periods that can cover part of the tournament.
• Watch at local Sports Bars or restaurants
Many sports bars show all the tournament games. It can be a fun way to watch the action with other fans.
March Madness runs for nearly three weeks, so there are plenty of opportunities to catch the action, whether you’re watching at home, streaming on your phone, or heading out to a local sports bar.
Hosting March Madness on a Budget
Hosting March Madness Tips
Here are some easy ways to help you save when hosting a watch party. I am all about fun, easy, and on a budget!
March Madness Fun Info
• Wichita State Shockers men’s basketball made one of the most famous Cinderella runs in March Madness history when they reached the Final Four in 2013. Go Shoxs!
• The tournament started with only 8 teams. The first NCAA basketball tournament in 1939 had just eight teams competing. Today, the bracket has grown to 68 teams battling for the national championship.
• The term “March Madness” didn’t start with college basketball. The phrase was first used in 1939 by an Illinois high school official describing the excitement of the state basketball tournament.
• A perfect bracket is basically impossible. The odds of filling out a completely perfect bracket are estimated at 1 in 9.2 quintillion. Even the best basketball analysts rarely get close.
• The lowest seed to ever win the championship was an 8 seed. Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball won the title in 1985 as an 8-seed, shocking the college basketball world.
Wichita isn’t hosting this year, but I hope we will be soon!
