Where can I watch March Madness in Minneapolis?

5 venues in Minneapolis have a real, checkable signal that they show college basketball: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.

Which bars in Minneapolis show every tournament game?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 show college basketball week in, week out.

When are the next College Basketball games?

Next up: Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Men's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC; Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Women's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC; NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Sunday on Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed). Opening-round days run in four overlapping windows from noon Eastern onward, so the venues worth knowing are the ones with enough screens to carry all of them at once.

How is this College Basketball list for Minneapolis put together?

It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Minneapolis list as new evidence appears.

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Where to Watch College Basketball in Minneapolis

Last updated July 30, 2026

The opening Thursday and Friday of March Madness are the two biggest bar-viewing days in American sport: dozens of games, most of them overlapping, and a room that needs every screen on a different one. These 5 venues in Minneapolis carry a real signal that they show the tournament.

5 venues
5 show it every week
5 with a linked source
4.5 average Google rating

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Upcoming College Basketball games

Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Men's) · Sun 1 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC · Non-conference, season opener
Rome, Italy (arena to be announced).
Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Women's) · Sun 1 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC · Non-conference, season opener
Rome, Italy (arena to be announced).
NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Sunday · Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
National TV bracket reveal for the 76-team men's field.
NCAA Women's Basketball Selection Sunday · Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
National TV bracket reveal for the 76-team women's field, same day as the men's reveal.
NCAA Men's Tournament Opening Round · Tue 16 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio and Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas, March 16 to 17, 2027.
NCAA Women's Tournament Opening Round · Wed 17 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
Campus sites nationwide, March 17 to 18, 2027.
NCAA Men's Tournament First Round, Thursday · Thu 18 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
First/second round games split across Pittsburgh, Omaha, Fort Worth and Spokane.
NCAA Men's Tournament First Round, Friday · Fri 19 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
First/second round games split across Charlotte, Minneapolis, Louisville and Sacramento.

Shows College Basketball week in, week out

Tom's Watch Bar Shows College Basketball frequently

609 Hennepin Ave, Downtown, Minneapolis MN · 4.9 stars (11,313 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Dre was the best! Took care of us and a great place to watch March madness... (Google review)

@toms_minneapolis Website Open in Google Maps

Cadillac Ranch @ Mall of America Shows College Basketball frequently

352 South Avenue, 55425 · 4.4 stars (4,685 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Big screen was broken during March Madness. Overall was OK for Mall food... (Google review)

@cadillacranch_group Website Open in Google Maps

Wild Bill's Sports Saloon - Dt St. Paul Shows College Basketball frequently

175 7th Street West, 55102 · 4.6 stars (1,259 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Really enjoy the March madness deals they are running. Plenty of screens to watch sports. Fun vibe... (Google review)

@wildbillssportssaloon Website Open in Google Maps

Alary's Bar Shows College Basketball frequently

139 E 7th St, St Paul MN · 4.3 stars (1,083 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per its own posts

March Madness is here and there is no better place to watch the tournament than Alary’s Bar in downtown Saint Paul. Catch every game on 20+ big screen TVs, grab a cold drink, and settle in with your favorite game day... source

@alarysbar Website Open in Google Maps

Town Hall Tap Shows College Basketball frequently

Town Hall Tap, 4810 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 · 4.5 stars (918 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Great place to watch March Madness games! The hostess put the game on we wanted to watch, good beers on tap, and the best unique nachos! (Google review)

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch March Madness in Minneapolis?: 5 venues in Minneapolis have a real, checkable signal that they show college basketball: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
Which bars in Minneapolis show every tournament game?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 show college basketball week in, week out.
When are the next College Basketball games?: Next up: Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Men's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC; Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Women's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC; NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Sunday on Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed). Opening-round days run in four overlapping windows from noon Eastern onward, so the venues worth knowing are the ones with enough screens to carry all of them at once.
How is this College Basketball list for Minneapolis put together?: It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Minneapolis list as new evidence appears.