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Where to Watch College Basketball in Phoenix

Last updated November 12, 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 15 venues in Phoenix carry a real signal that they show the tournament.

Upcoming College Basketball games

Confirmed start times are shown in UTC. Dates without a confirmed time stay as listed.

College Basketball fan bars & game-day HQs

Arizona Wildcats

Dirtbags Phoenix

Dirtbags Phoenix Official Arizona Wildcats bar

4801 East Indian School Road, 85018 · 3.3 stars (81 reviews)

Arizona Alumni's own site names it the Phoenix NCAA Tournament watch party.

Phoenix, AZ | NCAA Tournament Watch Party - Arizona Alumni, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., March 20, 2026, Where: Dirtbag's Phoenix, 4801 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018. source

Kansas Jayhawks

Backyards

Backyards Official Kansas Jayhawks bar

9261 East Via de Ventura, 85258 · 4.2 stars (668 reviews)

Scottsdale sports bar with a dedicated Rock Chalk Jayhawk fan-club page.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk Check back for game day specials and watch party pictures! source

Wisconsin Badgers

Loco Patron @ Scottsdale

Loco Patron @ Scottsdale Official Wisconsin Badgers bar

4228 N Scottsdale Rd, 85251 · 4.2 stars (2,002 reviews)

Wisconsin Alumni Association Phoenix chapter's official game-watch bar.

we will be hosting game watches at Loco. From watch parties at @locopatron_oldtownscottsdale... come watch with fellow #phxbadgers and cheer... source

Cold Beer And Cheeseburgers @ Shea

Cold Beer And Cheeseburgers @ Shea College Basketball fan-club bar

10767 N 116th St, 85259 · 4.2 stars (860 reviews)

Arizona Wildcats Alumni Association's official basketball watch party bar.

Alumni Association hosting a basketball watch party at our usual Cold Beers in North Scottsdale (10767 N. 116th Street). Providing appetizers, swag and... source

Shows College Basketball week in, week out

Twin Peaks Restaurant @ Deer Valley

Twin Peaks Restaurant @ Deer Valley Shows College Basketball frequently

3063 West Agua Fria Freeway, 85027 · 4.7 stars (3,232 reviews)

Moria and Abby, The two bartenders were awesome. The service was very good. The beer was very cold. The food was meh at best. And they have no control over the TVs there. I went to watch the women's NCAA sweet 16... (Google review)

Gila River @ Santan Mountain

Gila River @ Santan Mountain Shows College Basketball frequently

7101 South Gilbert Road, 85249 · 4.3 stars (2,865 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Starting with our stay at wild horse pass was excellent then spending the day at San Tan Mountain gambling and watching March madness in the bet MGM lounge. Our host Angela Shanley set crushing up for us and it was... (Google review)

K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill

K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill Shows College Basketball frequently

14850 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · 4.5 stars (2,056 reviews)

Hosts NCAA tournament basketball screenings on 75+ TVs; confirm opening-week games.

With over 75 massive TVs showing every NCAA basketball game, mouthwatering bites, unbeatable drink specials, and an electric game-day atmosphere, there’s simply no better place to catch all the action! source

The Porch @ Phoenix

The Porch @ Phoenix Shows College Basketball frequently

4017 E. Indian School rd, 85018 · 4.3 stars (2,042 reviews)

Own website calls itself the ultimate NCAA March Madness watch-party destination.

Known as the premier sports bar for die-hard and casual fans alike, The Porch has everything you need for an unforgettable NCAA March Madness experience. source

Backyard

Backyard Shows College Basketball frequently

21001 N Tatum Blvd #14, Phoenix, AZ 85050 · 4.4 stars (1,773 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

One here after dinner somewhere else in desert ridge. Had a cup of cocktails and watched some of the March madness. The team was really on top of the service. I had a ranch water which they made from scratch which... (Google review)

Goodwood Tavern

Goodwood Tavern Shows College Basketball frequently

7330 East Stetson Drive, 85251 · 4.2 stars (768 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per its own posts

March Madness is heating up and Goodwood is THE place to watch every game 🏀🔥 From the Sweet 16 to the Elite Eight, all the way to the Final Four and National Championship , we’ve got EVERY game on, sound up, drinks... source

🏀 FINAL FOUR SATURDAY at Goodwood Tavern 🏀 The road to the championship is HERE and we’re showing EVERY second of the action 🔥 📅 This Saturday’s Schedule:�⏰ Game 1: 3:09 PM�⏰ Game 2: 5:49 PM Grab your crew and lock... source

Backyard @ Gilbert

Backyard @ Gilbert Shows College Basketball frequently

1975 East Williams Field Road, 85295 · 3.8 stars (546 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Had the best time watching march madness!! TVs everywhere and loved the atmosphere. Absolutely best place to watch the games in Gilbert!!! Cat was our server and she was amazing. Will be back for every game!! (Google review)

Draftkings @ Tpc Scottsdale

Draftkings @ Tpc Scottsdale Shows College Basketball frequently

8129 East Bell Road, 85254 · 3.9 stars (269 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Went here to watch March Madness games on Sunday. Atmospher was great. Large screens everywhere. Outdoor area was very comfortable in the morning. Server (Daniel) was spot on. The chorizo breakfast quesadilla was... (Google review)

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch March Madness in Phoenix?
15 venues in Phoenix have public evidence of showing college basketball: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, a Google review, or local coverage. Every listing on this page shows its evidence: a linked post or page from the venue, a club or local coverage, or a quoted Google review. Check the venue's current listing for the specific game or event you want to watch.
Which bars in Phoenix show every tournament game?
The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 4 are fan bars or game-day homes; 10 have evidence of showing college basketball regularly; 1 has evidence of a specific screening. Check with the venue for sound, opening hours and booking requirements.
When are the next College Basketball games?
Next up: Washington Huskies at Utah Utes on Sun 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC; Players Era 8 (early-season tournament) on Tue 17 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed); Utah Tech Trailblazers at Washington Huskies on Fri 20 Nov 2026, 02:00 UTC. 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 Phoenix put together?
It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, Google reviews, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Phoenix list as new evidence appears.