March Madness Deals 2026: Food Discounts, BOGOs, and Freebies

March Madness is the biggest sporting event for Division I college basketball teams, which lasts from mid-March to early April. And restaurants turn the tourney into a food holiday with plenty of deals.

What can you expect for March Madness food deals in 2026? Here's a look at what you can expect during the 3-week tournament, based on what we saw during the last event.

Next year, look for food deals at Buffalo Wild Wings, Domino's, and more. Plus, we anticipate free delivery deals for online orders.

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March Madness is the 3-week college basketball tournament when restaurants offer food deals.

Between mid-March and early April, college basketball teams compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion — and during that time, restaurants offer food deals to fuel sports fans’ tourney-watching meals.

March Madness food deals encompass a variety of promotions, including discounts, freebies, and special offers to attract customers. Examples range from buy one get one free deals to discounted combo meals and loyalty rewards such as free wings or double points. These promos provide affordable options for enjoying food while watching the games.

The next March Madness tournament will begin on March 17, 2026.

Although the start date of the 64-team tournament varies from year to year, it typically begins in the second or third week of March and continues until the championship game. Next year, the NCAA 2026 March Madness basketball tournament begins on Tuesday, March 17 (the first four teams), and ends on Monday, April 6 (the championship game).

Here are the 2026 dates for each round in the men’s tournament, starting with the first four on March 17 (the official start of March Madness), followed by the first round of play on March 19:

First Four: March 17 - 18, 2026
First/Second Rounds: March 19 - 21, 2026
First/Second Rounds: March 20 - 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/Championship: April 4 - 6, 2026 (Indianapolis, IN)

Predicted March Madness Food Deals for 2026

7-Eleven: Celebrate with pizza and wing deals at 7-Eleven for March Madness in 2026.
Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza & Wings: Look for a discount on a Basketball Bundle (one large cheese pizza, 10 wings, and six garlic knots) at Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza & Wings during the tournament next year.
Atomic Wings: We anticipate a March Madness deal on boneless wings (four flavors) at Atomic Wings.
Boston's Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar: Loyalty members will likely get an exclusive offer, such as 50% off single order wings on every game day during March Madness at Boston's Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar.
Buffalo Wild Wings: For years, Buffalo Wild Wings has been giving wings away when an NCAA tournament game goes into overtime. We predict next year will be no different. How the deal works: If any game goes into overtime, rewards members will receive six free wings if they log in to their Blazin’ Rewards account or place an online order the same day the game goes into overtime. Look for the free wings coupon to hit your members’ accounts the next day.
Carl's Jr.: Watch for Carl's Jr. to offer a delivery deal during the 2026 NCAA Basketball tournament when you order in-app.
Carvel: We predict a March Madness deal at Carvel when you order through DoorDash or Uber Eats.
Casey's: Next year, Casey's will celebrate March Madness with pizza deals.
Casey’s: In 2026, rewards members can look forward to Casey's Match-Up game for a chance to win freebies, bonus points, and Casey's Cash every day during the 2026 NCAA basketball tournament.
Church's Texas Chicken: Watch for Church's Texas Chicken to offer $0 delivery on in-app orders.
Cowboy Chicken: Next year, rewards members will likely score an exclusive deal on a 24-piece Wing Pack (boneless or bone-in) at Cowboy Chicken when you order in-app.
Dairy Queen: We anticipate Dairy Queen will have their Blizzard Treat for $0.85 with an in-app purchase.
Dave & Buster's: Celebrate March Madness next year with several deals throughout the tournament at Dave & Buster’s.
Dog Haus: Score all-day Happy Hour deals on drinks and food at Dog Haus for the 2026 NCAA basketball tournament.
DoorDash: We predict DashPass members will get a freebie with purchase when you order through DoorDash. Other DoorDash members will receive a discount on their purchase.
Firehouse Subs: Firehouse Subs will likely have a meal deal during the tournament next year.
Grubhub: Look for a freebie with purchase deal at Wendy's when you order through Grubhub.
Gopuff: Gopuff will likely offer FAM members an exclusive discount on game-day essentials like chips and dip from Tostitos, Siete, and Basically.
Hungry Howie's: We anticipate a carryout-only deal on large one-topping pizzas, large oven-baked subs, and regular salads at Hungry Howie's Pizza.
Hurricane Grill & Wings: In 2026, watch for a deal on boneless wings at Hurricane Grill & Wings.
Insomnia Cookies: Next year, wear your college team's apparel (T-shirt, hat, hoodie) to your nearby Insomnia Cookies location to score BOGO free Classic cookies.
Insomnia Cookies: Look for a discount on the Insomnia Cookies Slam Dunk Combo (six Classic cookies and a pint of ice cream).
Marco's Pizza: During the March Madness final game in 2026, we anticipate Marco's Pizza will have 50% off all menu-priced pizzas.
Marco's Pizza: In 2026, Marco's Pizza will likely have pizza deals throughout the NCAA basketball tournament.
McAlister's Deli: McAlister's Deli Rewards members will likely get an exclusive March Madness discount.
Moe's Southwest Grill: We predict a BOGO deal on burritos or bowls at Moe's Southwest Grill for March Madness in 2026.
MUG Root Beer: If a dog team (team with a dog mascot) wins it all in the last men’s or women’s match-ups next year, look for MUG Root Beer to offer all fans across America a free root beer.
Newk's Eatery: We predict Newk's Eatery will have a March Madness deal in 2026.
Outback Steakhouse: Watch for a FREE Bloomin' Onion at Outback Steakhouse during next year's tournament.
Papa Johns: In 2026, Papa Johns will likely offer a BOGO deal on large pizzas.
Red Robin: We anticipate March Madness showdown deals on specialty burgers (comes with a bottomless side) each week during the NCAA tournament at Red Robin.
Sbarro Pizza: Look for BOGO free slices (pepperoni or cheese) at Sbarro Pizza when you use a promo code at checkout online or in-app.
Schlotzsky’s: Next year, Schlotzsky’s will likely offer a discount on catering orders when you order online or by phone during the NCAA tournament.
Shake Shack: We predict a free burger with purchase at Shake Shack when you use a promo code at checkout online or in-app.
Smashburger: Score discounts when you order your Smashburger through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, or Smashburger.com during March Madness in 2026.
Subway: In 2026, watch for a deal on footlong subs at Subway when you use a promo code online or in-app.
The Brass Tap: We anticipate The Brass Tap will offer a free shareable with a dine-in purchase throughout March Madness in 2026.
Toppers Pizza: Look for a discount on a triple order of Original Topperstix when you purchase any large house pizza at Toppers Pizza during the 2026 NCAA basketball tournament.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Next year, rewards members will likely get a discount on an Acai Bowl or an Acai Bowl with Nutella at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: We predict Tropical Smoothie Cafe will offer $0 delivery on orders of $15 or more.
Twin Peaks: In 2026, watch for a BOGO deal on a 6-piece boneless wings at Twin Peaks when you purchase a 22-ounce Twin Peaks Signature Tap.
Uber Eats: In celebration of March Madness in 2026, we anticipate BOGO free Wendy's Double Stack Biggie Bags when ordered through Uber Eats.
Wendy’s: Look for a $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or Double Stack at Wendy’s with any in-app purchase during March Madness next year.
Wing Snob: We predict Wing Snob will have a deal on their Ultimate Party Pack (10 traditional wings, 10 boneless wings, five chicken tenders, and two large fries) throughout March Madness.
Wings and Rings: Watch for a March Madness free delivery deal on menu items, including Game Day Bundles, party packs, and family meals at Wings and Rings.