The 2026 NCAA men’s college basketball tournament is in full swing!
Whether you’ve already filled out your brackets and are eagerly watching each game or just here for the food and drink deals (guilty), March Madness is an exciting time of year for many reasons.
The tournament runs through the championship game on April 6. To tide fans over as the action unfolds, many food brands and restaurants serving up sweet deals. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites.
Applebee’s
Applebee’s is running a deal for 50-cent boneless wings (to-go or delivery). The offer runs through March 22 then again between April 4 — 6 while ordering in the chain’s website or app.
Buffalo’s Cafe
Between April 4 — 6, Buffalo’s Cafe customers can purchase 99-cent boneless wings (limit of 10) and $3.75 Miller Light Draft beer while dining in at participating locations.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Just in time for March Madness, Buffalo Wild Wings can order a value bundle that comes with 20 wings, large fries and four dips. Prices range from $17.99 — $19.99 for boneless wings or $21.99 —$24.99 for traditional wings.
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s is offering the following March Madness deals:
- March 17 — April 6: $1 wings when you order 10
- March 19 — 20: $5 Lime Time ‘Ritas and $5 drafts
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Through April 6, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit customers can use the code DRIBBLE online or in the chain’s app to save $10 off Dickey’s packs. Customers can choose from a variety of options, including meats and sides.
Domino’s
Through April 6, Domino’s customers can order any pizza with any toppings for $9.99.
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Firehouse Subs
At participating locations, Firehouse Subs loyalty members can order a $16 bundle that comes with two medium subs, two chips and two small drinks while ordering through the chain’s app or website.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers rewards app users can earn 600 bonus points when they visit the restaurant twice through March 30.
Friendly’s Restaurants
On March 30 and 31, Friendly’s customers can get a free sundae with a purchase.
Gopuff
Gopuff is running the following rotating deals throughout March Madness:
- Spend $25, save $5 on select Coca Cola brand products, Pepsi brand products and Gatorade 18-packs
- 15% off select Amy’s Kitchen Pizzas
- 2 for $5 on select Ferrara products including Trolli, Nerds, Black Forrest Gummy Bears and SweetTarts
Grubhub
Grubhub is running the following deals:
Buffalo Wild Wings:
- March 24 — April 6: $15 off a purchase of $50+
KFC:
- March 26 — 31: $5 off a purchase of $15+
- April 3 — 7: $5 off off a purchase of $15+
Little Caesars:
- Through April 30: Free ExtraMostBestest Pizza on orders of $50+
Taco Bell:
- March 20 — 21: Free Chalupa Supreme on orders of $20+
- March 27 — 29: Free Chicken or Cheese Quesadilla on orders of $22+
- April 4: Free Beefy 5-Layer Burrito on orders of $22+
- April 6: Free Regular Nacho Fries with the purchase of any taco on orders of $20+
Wendy’s:
- Through March 23: Free Jr Bacon Cheeseburger Biggie Bag on orders of $20+
- April 4 — 6: Free Dave’s Single on orders of $20+
Huddle House
Through March 22, Huddle House rewards members can get a free Fried Waffle Wedge Basket when they spend $20 at participating locations.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Between April 4 — 6, Hurricane Grill & Wings customers can order 99-cent boneless wings (limit of 10) and $3.75 Miller Light Draft beer while dining in at participating locations.
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Jollibee
Jollibee rewards members can take advantage of three weeks of promotions to celebrate March Madness.
Additionally, the fast-food chain’s Instagram page will task fans with voting for their favorite menu item each week. The winning item will then be featured as part of a deal between April 4 — 9.
Krispy Kreme
Through March 22, Krispy Kreme customers can buy any dozen doughnuts or 16-count minis and get an Original Glazed dozen for $2. Customers are limited to two offer redemptions in-shop and at the drive-thru, and are limited to one online redemption for pickup and delivery with the code BOGO2.
Marco’s Pizza
Through April 6, Marco’s Pizza customers can use the code MARCOSMADNESS to order a medium one-topping pizza for $8.99.
Native Grill & Wings
Native Grill & Wings customers can get free delivery with app/online purchases of $30 or more between April 4 — 6 at participating locations.
Newk’s Eatery
Between March 26 — 28, Newk’s Eatery customers can order a $20 family meal deal that comes with two pizzas and a salad.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse has a March Madness deal that runs through April 6. During that time, customers can order 60 wings for $60 while ordering curbside takeaway, Outback delivery or catering.
Pizza Hut
Just in time for March Madness, Pizza Hut customers can order the chain’s new Space Jam x Triple Treat Box ($21.99), which comes with two medium pizzas, breadsticks and cinnamon sticks.
Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza is running the following deals:
- March 26 — 29: 16% off any large or extra large pizza at participating locations with the code RTP444 (dine-in, carryout and delivery)
- March 28 — 31: $8 off any large or extra large pizza at participating locations with the code RTP588 (dine-in, carryout and delivery)
- April 2 — 7: $4 off any large or extra large pizza at participating locations with the code RTP699 (dine-in, carryout and delivery)
Shake Shack
Throughout the March Madness season, Shake Shack customers can get a free Chicken Shack sandwich when they make a $10 purchase and use the code CHICKENSUNDAY in the chain’s app, website or in-restaurant.
Slim Chickens
Through March 22 and between March 26 — 29, Slim Chickens customers can order 20 wings for $20 or 25 chicken tenders for $25.
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays customers who bring their busted March Madness bracket to participating locations will get a free six-pack of wings (boneless or traditional) all day, every day through April 6.
On April 7, customers who share a 100% perfect bracket can win free wings for a year (with a limit of once per month).
The Greene Turtle
Through April 6, customers of The Greene Turtle can earn $5 rewards bucks during the games. The vouchers are valid between April 7 — 30. The restaurant will also have the following deals on drinks: $3 house margaritas, $4 tall Coors Lights, $5 Truly and White Claws, and $6 tall Turtle IPAs.
White Castle
White Castle customers can save $5 off a Crave Case of 30 sliders through April 5.
Additionally, Craver Nation rewards members can save 20% off in the chain’s app through April 6.
Wings and Rings
On NCAA tournament game days through April 6, Wings and Rings customers can get a free basket of Saratoga chips, fries or wedges with the purchase of 20 wings with the code BASKETS.
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