What March Madness week looks like
The 2027 tournament grows to 76 teams, so it opens with an opening round on March 16–17, then the first and second rounds run Thursday March 18 to Sunday March 21, with games from late morning to midnight. Sportsbooks and watch parties take the days; the clubs take the nights. St. Patrick's Day is Wednesday the 17th, which turns a quiet midweek night into a party night for groups arriving early.
It is also the start of pool season: the dayclubs start opening for the year around now, weather permitting, so a group can watch games in the morning and be at a pool by the afternoon.
The nights
| Night | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Wed Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day. Busy for a Wednesday; groups arriving early. |
| Thu Mar 18 | First full day of games. Packed sportsbooks, busy clubs. |
| Fri Mar 19 | The peak night for groups. Book ahead. |
| Sat Mar 20 | Second round and a headliner Saturday. Highest minimums. |
| Sun Mar 21 | Second round ends; the Sunday-night rooms are the closer. |
The peak nights go first. Text the nights and your headcount. We hold in order, and earlier texts get better positions.
Book a Table Book a tableWhere to go
The big group night: XS, Omnia or Zouk on Friday or Saturday. A pool between games: if they're open for the season, Encore Beach Club or Marquee Dayclub; we confirm opening dates as soon as the venues post them. Bachelor parties love this week; see the bachelor party guide.
What tables cost
March is the start of peak season, which prices above the off-season ranges on our table cost guide. Friday and Saturday of tournament week price like a holiday weekend. We get the live minimum from the venue for your night; you pay the venue directly.
When to book
February. Hotels around the sportsbooks fill first, then the Friday and Saturday tables.
Every big 2027 weekend, with dates, is on the 2027 events calendar.
Pick your night
Club, night, how many. Every button on this page fills that in for you.
We get the real number
We check the live minimum with the venue for your exact night and tell you where you'd sit — before you commit anything.
Walk past the line
The table is held under our name. We text you the meet point; you give your name at the VIP door. You pay the venue at the venue's price — no booking fee.
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Questions people actually ask
When is March Madness 2027?
The opening round is March 16–17, 2027. The first and second rounds run March 18–21. The Final Four is April 3 and 5 in Detroit.
When is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
Wednesday March 17, 2027, the night before the first round.
Which night is best for clubs?
Friday March 19 and Saturday March 20.
Are the pools open in March?
Some dayclubs open for the season in March, weather permitting. We confirm each venue's opening date as soon as it's posted.
Is there a booking fee?
No. You pay the venue price; the venue pays us.