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The brackets are set, the upsets are brewing, and March Madness 2026 is officially here! Whether you’re rooting for the Houston Cougars or just looking for an excuse to dive into some world-class wings, the Bayou City is serving up a slam dunk of savings.
From 50-cent wings and “Busted Bracket” insurance to massive outdoor watch parties at Avenida Houston, we’ve rounded up over 60 verified deals to help you enjoy the tournament without breaking the bank.
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National March Madness Food Deals
Applebee’s
Score 50¢ boneless wings for to-go or delivery orders from March 17-22 and April 4-6, 2026.
Enjoy a 20 Wing Value Bundle (20 boneless wings, large fries, and four dips) for $17.99-$19.99 on tournament days.
Bring in your “busted” bracket to get a free six-pack of wings through April 6. Perfect brackets on April 7 win free wings for a year!
$1 wings for orders of 10 throughout the tournament. Also, get 20 wings for $20 on March 20, 21, and April 7.
BOGO bone-in or boneless wings for $3 via 7Rewards. Also, get buy-one-get-one 50% off whole pizzas via the 7NOW app.
Free Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger Biggie Bag on $20+ orders through March 23 via the Wendy’s app or Grubhub.
BOGO burgers and “Big Dogs” for rewards members from March 17-22 and April 4-7. Get $6 single burgers from March 26-29.
Rewards members who spend $20+ get a free Fried Waffle Wedge Basket from March 19-22.
Save $5 on orders of $15+ when ordering via Grubhub through April 7.
Get a free Chalupa Supreme on $20+ orders (March 20-21) and free Nacho Fries on April 6 via Grubhub.
99¢ Corn Dogs available every Thursday during the tournament. Also, try the $6 Smasher Meal deal.
Use code MARCH for $5 off a Wings Party Pack through April 6 for online orders.
Tournament Special: 20 boneless wings (four flavors), fries, and two dipping sauces for $16.99.
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar
Loyalty members get 50% off single order wings on every game day during the 3-week tournament.
Dine-in special: 99¢ boneless wings (limit 10) and $3.75 Miller Lite drafts from April 4-6.
Rewards exclusive: Two medium subs, 2 chips, and 2 small drinks for just $16 (online or in-app).
Save 40% on Taco Value Bundles (10-pack for $25 or 15-pack for $35) for to-go and delivery orders.
Exclusive tournament bucket deals on Chickenjoy and peach mango pies are available for online ordering.
Reward members get 20% off delivery orders of $15+ through April 6.
Get FREE delivery on all $30+ online or in-app purchases during the Championship weekend (April 4-6).
Family Meal Deal: Two pizzas and one salad of your choice for $20 (March 26-28).
$1 Wings (6 or 12 count) in-store only on tournament game days.
Show your bracket and get a FREE Cup of Soup with any Entree purchase (Selection Monday special).
99¢ Boneless Wings (limit 10) for dine-in customers from April 4-6.
Special “March Matchup” BOGO burger deals for rewards members throughout the tournament.
Free basket of fries, chips, or wedges with the purchase of 20 wings on game days.
March Madness Deals Houston Watch Parties & Local Specials
Avenida Houston UH Watch Party
Free outdoor watch party with a 20-foot screen, live music, Spirit of Houston performances, and giveaways. March 19 & UH game days.
Midtown’s hub for bracket fans with sound-on games, a massive outdoor TV, and craft beer bucket specials.
Houston’s “Biggest Sports Party” with 50+ screens and a $1 pint of beer for new fan club members.
Watch the games on a 260-inch outdoor LED screen with $9 per lb crawfish and $10 happy hour specials.
Enjoy “Game Day Boards” ($75) with smoked wings and sliders, plus $40 High Noon buckets.
The “Cougar Advance” special: Drink prices drop every time UH advances in the tournament.
Catch the games in the beer garden with $5 year-round pints and special commemorative game-day mugs.
All-day happy hour on game days (March 27-30) and 15% off catering orders with code MADNESS15.
Fertitta Center Selection Sunday
Official UH Selection Sunday party with live bracket reveals and meet-and-greets with the team.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux (Katy/Webster)
$1 off wings with any dine-in Coors Light purchase during tournament broadcasts.
Hosting the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 with fan activations, food trucks, and trophy photo-ops (March 26-28).
Special “Midtown Madness” watch parties with local food pop-ups and draft beer specials.
H-Town Cougar-themed watch parties with $5 Cougar Paw pilsners on game days.
The “Ultimate Bracket Venue” has over 50 TVs and daily drink specials for local fans.
Catch every game in this massive EaDo venue with soccer-inspired seating and massive projectors.
Multiple locations hosting bracket pools and daily $5 drink specials for the “Big Dance.”
$10 beer flights and shared snack boards during all live tournament games.
March Madness Deals Houston – Pizza & Catering Bundles
Domino’s Pizza
Any large pizza with up to 7 toppings for $9.99 (online/app only) through April 6.
$10 Large 3-topping pizzas and the “Triple Treat Box” for easy game-day catering.
Tournament Bundle: Two ExtraMostBestest Pizzas and a 2-liter Pepsi for $15 via Uber Eats.
Use code BBALLPZ online for a Large 4-topping pizza for just $9.99 through April 6.
$10 off all group packs with code DRIBBLE available for online and app orders.
Add-on menu items starting at $5 each when you spend $7.99+ with code MOREMENU.
40% off all pizzas Thursday–Sunday with code SAVE40. Also, play the in-app Match-Up game for freebies.
Get 16% off any Large or XL pizza with code RTP444 (March 26-29) or $8 off with code RTP588 (March 28-31).
Pi Day holdover: Buy one pizza, get a medium for $3.14 (valid through March tournament rounds).
BOGO pizza deals for rewards members throughout the first round of the tournament.
Special tournament “XL” bundles and $12 large specialty pizzas via the rewards app.
Tournament “Squad Bundles” for $35 (4 MOD-size pizzas and a side) available for online delivery.
March Madness Deals Houston – Sweet Treats & Dessert Deals
Insomnia Cookies
BOGO warm Classic cookie if you wear college apparel in-store. Plus, try new limited-edition protein cookies.
Free vanilla soft-serve cone on March 19 (Free Cone Day) at all participating Houston locations.
Baker’s Dozen (13 bagels) and two tubs of shmear for $10 for rewards members through March 31.
Limited-edition “Smoke & Honey” brisket cupcake available through March 22.
Buy one, get one free individual Bundtlets at select Houston locations through the March tournament weeks.
FREE small sundae with any purchase on March 30-31 to celebrate the Final Four.
Use code MARCH for $20 off any online order of $60 or more through March 29.
$20 off any online order of $60+ with code MARCH through March 29.
Know Before You Go
Most of these March Madness food deals in Houston are available at locations across The Heights, Midtown, Katy, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. For local watch parties like the ones at Avenida Houston or The Savoy, we recommend arriving at least 90 minutes before tip-off to secure a table or a spot for your lawn chair.
Common Questions about March Madness Deals in Houston
Can I get these deals via DoorDash or Uber Eats?
While many deals are exclusive to the restaurant’s own app (like Wendy’s or Buffalo Wild Wings), Little Caesars and Wayback Burgers have specific tournament bundles available only on Uber Eats.
Are there any deals for “Busted Brackets”?
Yes! TGI Fridays is the official home for bracket losers. Bring your busted bracket to any Houston location for a free six-pack of wings through April 6.
Which Houston bars have the biggest screens for the tournament?
For the absolute biggest views, head to Avenida Houston (20-foot screen), The Savoy (260-inch outdoor LED), or Tom’s Watch Bar (50+ screens).
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