The madness has officially descended upon the Valley. Whether your bracket is a masterpiece or a total bust, where you watch the chaos matters. From 18-foot LED walls to legendary college-bar energy, here are the five best spots in Phoenix to post up for the tournament.
1. Santisi Brothers Pizzeria & Sports Grill
For the ultimate sports fan, Santisi Brothers is a multi-year Best of Phoenix winner that takes tournament viewing to a whole new level. We’re talking over 100 TVs, anchored by their iconic Wide Wall of Sports, a single, massive display featuring more than 60 screens and eleven 70″ widescreens. Whether you’re tracking a single upset or the entire bracket at once, there is no better vantage point in the Valley. Fuel your “Happy Hour Madness” with their award-winning pizza and wings while you experience the most immersive sports grill atmosphere in Phoenix.
2. Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse Pizza
Looking for a win? Oggi’s in Glendale is a nine-time “Neighborhood Fave” for a reason. With 31 TVs—including a sound-equipped outdoor patio—you won’t miss a single bracket-busting moment. They’re bringing the heat with all day, every day Happy Hour specials and a heavy-hitting lineup of 22 drafts, featuring 12 award-winning Oggi’s brews. Pair your pint with their famous hand-tossed pizzas, made with fresh ingredients and dough prepared in-house daily. It’s the ultimate championship-caliber spot for fans who demand elite craft beer and even better crust.
3. Backyard (Desert Ridge & Gilbert)
If you want to feel like you’re inside the game, Backyard is the play. Featuring massive 10×18 ft LED walls and over 50 large screens, there truly isn’t a bad seat in the house. Bringing the whole crew? Tackling their $75 March Madness Shareable Platter—loaded with 5 lbs of wings, poppers, mozzarella sticks, and Cheeto Mac n’ Cheese balls—is a team sport in itself.
4. The Hot Chick
Stop pretending your living room is a good watch spot. Old Town’s The Hot Chick is a 21+ hybrid of an adult arcade and a high-octane sports bar. Wash down their legendary Nashville-style hot chicken with Modelo specials all week long. When the games hit halftime, hit the retro arcade for a Mario Kart battle. It’s the ultimate Scottsdale spot where the watch party effortlessly transitions into a full-blown night out.
5. Dirtbags
If you want a calm, quiet place to watch the game, keep scrolling. Dirtbags has brought its legendary Tucson college-bar chaos to Arcadia. This is the spot for questionable decisions and losing your voice. Expect 30+ TVs, wall-to-wall crowds, and plenty of Modelo to go around. With beer pong, darts, and a savage atmosphere, it’s where your bracket may go to die, but your night might get way better.
