March Madness: Slam Dunk Freebies & Deals!

🏀 Score Big with March Madness Deals & Freebies! 🏀

It’s that time of year again! March Madness is heating up, and so are the incredible deals and freebies from your favorite brands. Whether you’re gearing up for the big games or just love a great bargain, we’ve rounded up the ultimate list of March Madness specials to keep you fueled and ready for every buzzer-beater.

Here are the top March Madness deals and discounts to help you make the most of the tournament + 2025 schedule:

• Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 16 on CBS
• First Four: March 18-19
• First round: March 20-21
• Second round: March 22-23
• Sweet 16: March 27-28
• Elite Eight: March 29-30
• Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
• NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

Freebies & Deals

• 7-Eleven – On March 17 only, enjoy $17 off orders of $30 or more using promo code: LUCKY. $1 Deals through March 31st + limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day Donut. Chance to win a daily grand prize of $5,000 through the 7-Eleven and Speedway apps. Throughout all of 2025, loyalty members can shop, scan their rewards app and play the in-app game for a shot at $5,000 every day. Earn extra gameplays when purchasing fan-favorites like Slurpee and Big Gulp drinks, Big Bite hot dogs, 7-Select candy and even fuel.
• Applebee’s – $0.50 boneless wings for to-go, or delivery orders from March 18 -21.
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Buffalo Wild Wings is celebrating March Madness with new menu items: the Beer Cheese Cheesesteak and Chicken Parm Melt sandwiches, plus two limited-time sauces—BBQ Ranch and Buffalo Bleu. Enjoy a BOGO boneless wings deal on March 20 and a free large ranch on March 10 for National Ranch Day.
• Burger King – From March 5 – April 20, members of Royal Perks (the free loyalty program available in the BK app) can reel in the original Big Fish for just $2* with the purchase of another classic Big Fish at full price.
• Capital One Café – Free Handcrafted Beverage at Capital One Café (3/16 – 4/7). Download the coupon to score!!
• Casey’s – Rewards members can play Casey’s Match-Up game (through April 7) for a chance to win freebies, bonus points, and Casey’s Cash ($500) every day during the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament. Plus, celebrating March Madness with some pizza deals:
  • Save $7 on two large pizzas with promo code SAVE7
  • Two for $20 large single topping pizzas with promo code BALL
  • $13 large Italian Deli pizza with promo code DELI
• Crumbl Cookie – Through March 22nd, Crumbl Cookies is offering 6 cookies for the price of 4! You’ll need to be a Crumbl Rewards member to get the offer but it’s free to join!
• Domino’s – 50% off all menu priced pizzas through March 23rd
• Freddy’s – BOGO Free Frozen Treat. Only available for existing Fredheads. Offer valid for one-time use only. Offer valid 14 days from receipt. Offer valid only for orders placed through the Freddy’s App, online, or at participating locations (excluding airports, stadiums, and college campus locations).
• KFC – KFC is launching the “Dunk It Bucket,” its first new bucket in nearly 10 years, featuring Mashed Potato Poppers, available nationwide today. The bucket includes Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries, and crispy Mashed Potato Poppers with dipping sauces. The Dunk It Bucket is $7, or $25 for a Double. Available sauces include Warm Gravy, Comeback Sauce, Honey BBQ, and more. It’s perfect for the college basketball tournament, and exclusive KFC merch is available at KFCShop.com. Order in-store, on KFC.com, or through the app. KFC Rewards members earn double points on Dunk It Bucket orders.
• McAlister’s Deli – $5 Off one online order of $25+ (excluding taxes and fees) from participating locations through the McAlister’s App or online. (3/20 – 3/23, 3/27 – 3/30​)
• Moe’s Southwest Grill – Rewards members can get $5 off an online or in-app order of $20 or more at Moe’s Southwest Grill. Offer valid March 20 – 23.
• Outback Steakhouse
  • Coldies on tap – March 17, 2025
    • Celebrate the Irish holiday the Aussie way with our signature Bloomin’ Blonde beer starting at $5. Available for dine-in only.
  • Free Kids Meal – March 17 + 24, 2025
    • Spring into break with another chance for a FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Mention “FREE JOEY MEAL” to your server.
  • Free Bloomin’ Onion – March 28-30, 2025
    • Outback is going mad for March Madness. Cheer on your team and score a free Bloomin’ Onion with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in or order online with code “BLOOM,” to enjoy this slam dunk of a deal.
• P.F CHANG’S – Show your busted bracket in restaurant and receive FREE LETTUCE WRAPS with entrée purchase.* Valid 3/20/25 – 4/7/2025 for dine-in only at participating locations.
• Potbelly – Potbelly is offering free delivery on catering orders over $100 from March 17–30 with the code FREEDELIVERY. Celebrate spring gatherings and team events with customizable catering options like sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. Join Potbelly Perks for exclusive rewards!
• QDOBA -Qdoba rewards members can earn a mystery Championship reward by placing three orders by March 31. Each order may include surprises like double points. Use your rewards account for online/in-app orders or scan your rewards card in-store. One offer per person, per order. Rewards will post within 24 hours.
• Red Robin – Red Robin is offering a limited-time Buzzer Beater Bacon Cheeseburger, perfect for college basketball fans. Available from March 3 to April 7, this “three-pointer” burger features three beef patties, hardwood-smoked bacon, American cheese, and Red’s Secret Tavern Sauce, served with a bottomless side like steak fries or sweet potato fries. A smaller “two-pointer” version with two patties is also available. Guests can order for dine-in or takeout, and enjoy $0 delivery from April 5-7. Join Red Robin Royalty for extra perks and rewards. NEW $12 MVP Burger Every Week, Simply mention “MVB burger lineup” to your server to redeem or use promo code MVBBGR for online orders.​
• Schlotzsky’s –  $20 off a catering order of $200 or more when you order at Schlotzksys.com, (855) 335-4837, or a direct order. You must use promo code BREAKFAST20 at checkout.
• Shake Shack – From Sunday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 26, fans can score a free Chicken Shack or Avocado Bacon Burger with a $10 minimum order. Shake Shack is offering a free Avocado Bacon Burger with a $10 minimum order through April 7. Use code SHOWDOWN on the Shack App, website, or in-Shack kiosks. Limit one per order.
• Wendy’s – $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or Double Stack with Any Purchase in app or online through April 14th, 2025!
• White Castle – $5 off a Crave Case of any 30 Sliders. Use code: HOOPSCRAVE. Plus, score a BOGO Free Waffle Breakfast Sandwich on International Waffle Day (March 25th). Code: WAFFLE
• Wingstop – Celebrate March Hoops with Wingstop’s Full Court Flavor Feast, perfect for 3-4 fans. Enjoy 6 crispy tenders, 16 wings, a large fry, and 3 dips. Order now via the Wingstop app or website!

Sweepstakes & Giveaways

• Fresh Cravings Munch Madness Giveaway Sweepstakes – 1 WINNER – ONE TIME ENTRY – Ends March 17th, 2025
• The Coca‑Cola NCAA March Madness 2025 Fight Song Sweepstakes – 8 WINNERS – DAILY ENTRY – Ends April 7th, 2025
• YOU COULD Win Time Outz – 2025 March Madness Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game – 586 WINNERS – DAILY ENTRY – Ends April 7th, 2025
• The Twisted Tournament Promotion – SEVERAL WINNERS – ONE TIME ENTRY – Ends April 7th, 2025

Freebies & Deals 2024

• 7-Eleven – Basketball fans can score savings on pizza and wings to watch the Tournament this year. Only via 7NOW Delivery, customers can snag any flavor whole pizza for just $7, 10 Mini Tacos for $2.59, 8 boneless wings for $3.49 and 5 bone-in wings for $5.99 from Mar. 15 through Apr. 8.
• Applebee’s – For a limited time, Applebee’s has $0.50 boneless wings for dine-in, to-go, or delivery at participating restaurants. Better still, they’ve also got $10 Bacardi Rum buckets, $5 Adios Blue Long Island Iced Tea, and a $4 Mocktail On The Beach.
• Auntie Anne’s – Buy an Auntie Anne’s divided Pretzel Bucket and get zero delivery fee for online and in app orders at Auntie Anne’s on tournament days.
• Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Between Mar. 19 and Apr. 8, Bad Daddy’s is offering customers $10 wings for dine-in and online orders. In addition, the restaurant is serving up $4 pint beers on web/app orders on Apr. 6 and 8.
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – When you donate $1 or more at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse through Apr. 8 while paying your bill, the restaurant will help provide a new pair of shoes to children in need. You’ll also get a coupon for a free Pizookie on your next visit.
• Buffalo Wild Wings – 6 Free Boneless Wings for Blazin’ rewards members if game goes into overtime. Plus you can enjoy, Buy one, get one free boneless wings for dine-in, takeout and delivery orders every Thursday!  Plus you can try Buffalo Wild Wings’ new Honey Sriracha and returning fan-favorite Honey Garlic sauces.
• Burger King – Burger King Royal Perks members can save 20% off purchase with coupon (find in Offers tab in app or website). Offer is valid on order ahead or delivery orders at BK.com or in the Burger King app through Mar. 31, 2024. One discount per account. Rewards members can also play the Fiery Buffalo BK Ball Game in the BK app to win a perk every day through April 8.
• California Pizza Kitchen – Through April 8, you can grab 5 Mix & Match Take & Bake Pizzas at California Pizza Kitchen for only $50. Eligible pizzas include Pepperoni, Mupesa, BBQ Chicken, Thai, Cal Veggie, and Five Cheese (regularly priced up to $18.99).
• Casey’s – During March Madness you grab several food deals at Casey’s.
  • BOGO 50% Off Large Single Topping Pizzas when you use the promo code BOGO during checkout. Offer is valid through April 30, 2024.
  • $14 Large Specialty or Breakfast Pizza when you use the promo code SCORE March 28 – 31 and April 4 – 8, 2024.
  • Casey’s rewards members can play the Casey’s Match-Up game for a chance to win freebies every day during the 2024 NCAA basketball tournament.
• Cold Stone Creamery – BOGO free deal at Cold Stone Creamery during March Madness. Order any Cold Stone Creation and get a second one free when you use the promo code LOVEITBOGO during checkout. Offer is valid through Apr. 30, 2024 at ColdStoneCreamery.com and in the Cold Stone app.
• Crumbl – Crumbl Launches Game Day Catering Bundles. The Game Day Catering Bundles are designed to enhance the fan experience, offering a customizable selection of cookies from Crumbl’s newly unveiled Custom Cookie Game Day Library. With 27 frosting colors and two bases to choose from, customers can tailor their orders to perfectly match their team’s colors and their personal preferences.
• Dave & Buster’s – Dave & Buster’s has several March Madness deals throughout the tournament.
  • April 8: All You Can Eat Wings for the championship, plus get a $10 Power Card starting at $22.99 after 4pm
  • Bracket Busters Giveaway: Dave & Buster’s is giving away up to 1 million game chips for fans who submit their busted bracket via social to Dave & Buster’s.
• Dog Haus – Here’s what you can grab this year:
  • Loaded Tots, BLT Tots, or Southwestern Tots for $7.99
  • Chopped Cheese Sliders for $13.99
• Friendly’s – Catering options (30- and 60-piece bone-in and boneless chicken wings) online and in-store between Mar. 18 and Apr. 9, you can score a few deals. When you order 12 or more wings online or in-store, you’ll earn a $0.99 Fribble. In addition, customers who dine in and order six wings for $9.99 will get a free order of fries.
• Grubhub – To celebrate each stage of March Madness, Grubhub has the following fast-food deals rolling out from Mar. 21 to Apr. 8:
  • Rounds 1 & 2:
    • Taco Bell: Buy one, get one free Cantina Chicken Menu item when you place an order of $15 or more (Mar. 21 — 24).
    • Wendy’s: Score a free Baconator on orders of $25 or more (Mar. 21 — 25).
    • Little Caesars: Get $5 off orders of $25 or more (Mar. 21 — 24).
  • Sweet Sixteen:
    • Popeyes: Get a free six-piece wings on orders of $20 or more (Mar. 28 — 29).
    • Pizza Hut: Get $5 off orders $25 or more (Mar. 28 — 31).
    • 7-Eleven: Get $7 off orders of $20 or more (Mar. 28 — 31).
    • Jack in the Box: Get $5 off orders of $20 with a purchase of Smashed Jack (Mar. 28 — 29).
  • Elite Eight:
    • Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy one, get one free wings on orders of $20 or more (Mar. 30 — 31).
    • Pizza Hut: Get $5 off orders of $25 or more (Mar. 28 — 31).
    • 7-Eleven: Get $7 off orders of $20 or more (Mar. 28 — 31).
    • Chili’s: Get $5 off orders of $30 or more (Mar. 30 — 31).
  • Final 4/Championship:
    • Wendy’s: Get 25% off orders of $25 or more (Apr. 5 — 8).
    • Jersey Mike’s: Get $5 off orders of $25 or more (Apr. 6 — 8).
    • Applebees: Get $5 off orders of $30 or more (Apr. 6 — 8).
• Hooter’s – HootClub rewards members who visit Hooters four times and make a $40+ purchase between Mar. 19 – Apr. 8 will get a $15 reward. You will receive your reward on Apr. 9, for use by Apr. 22, 2024. Only one reward per person.
• Hungry Howie’s Pizza – Grab a Large Pepperoni Duo (classic cupped and original) for $9.99 at Hungry Howie’s when you use the promo code DUO during checkout at HungryHowies.com or in the Hungry Howie’s app.
• Jack In The Box – Free delivery on game days (from 4 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. PT) with any $20+ online or in-app order at Jack in the Box. No promo code necessary. Valid dates for free delivery during the tournament are March 21 – 24, 28 – 31, April 6, 8.
• Jet’s Pizza –  Offers are valid when you order at JetsPizza.com or through the Jet’s Pizza app.
  • $5 off any menu-priced 8 corner pizza
  • $5 off all specialty pizzas
  • Mix n’ Match any 2 items, $7.99 each
• KFC – Free 5-piece chicken nuggets with a purchase of $10 at KFC.com or in the KFC app. Limit one offer per transaction. Starting March 26, you can also get 50 KFC Nuggets with up to 10 dip cups total for $24.99 when you order online or through the KFC app.
• Kona Grill – Two offers from Mar. 19 to Apr. 8
  • $59 for 12 KG Sliders and sides of mac & cheese, mashed potatoes and fries
  • $69 for a platter of sushi, featuring one California roll, one crab crunch roll, one crunchy spicy tuna roll (two pieces), tuna sushi (two pieces), yellowtail sushi (two pieces) and salmon sushi (two pieces)
• Krystal – Lineup of offers to celebrate spring break, Pi Day, National Corn Pup Day and the excitement of basketball season.
• Marco’s Pizza – For a limited time you can grab medium 1-topping pizzas for just $6.99 when you use code MED699 and the large Pepperoni Magnifico featuring signature Old World Pepperoni for just $9.99 when you use code PEPMAG.
• McAlister’s Deli – When you place an order in the McAlister’s Deli app or on the restaurant’s website from Mar. 19 to Apr. 8, you can get a $0 delivery fee at participating locations. The offer isn’t valid with other deals/rewards or on third-party delivery.
• Moe’s Southwest Grill – On April 4, you can enjoy a BOGO free burrito or bowl at Moe’s Southwest Grill when you order online, in app or in restuarant. Offer is valid on April 4, 2024.
• O’Charley’s – Save 20% on party platters at O’Charley’s when you order at OCharleys.com and use the promo code SLAMDUNK during checkout. Offer valid March 28 – 31, April 6 – 8, 2024..
• Olga’s Kitchen – Grab a 2 for $20 (choice of Cuban, Teriyaki Shrimp, and Falafel Olgas and a starter deal through Apr. 4, 2024. Olga’s Kitchen locations in IL, MI, and OH.
• Outback Steakhouse – For a limited time get a 3-course meal at Outback Steakhouse for $16.99+. This meal includes a soup or salad, one of five entrees and a slice of cheesecake. Entree options include:
  • 6 oz Center-Cut Sirloin
  • 8 Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp
  • 8 Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie
  • Grilled Chicken on the Barbie
  • The Bloomin’ Burger
• Pie Five Pizza – Buy any three personal pizzas, get a fourth one free at Pie Five Pizza. Offer is valid onine and in store.
• Playa Bowls – On Saturday Apr. 6, Playa Rewards members can save $5 off any Acai Bowl at PlayaBowls.com, in the Playa Bowls app, or in restaurant. One-time use only on Apr. 6, 2024. If you’re not a Playa Bowls rewards member you can join before Apr. 6 to get this deal.
• Popeyes – Popeye’s Rewards members can get a free 6pc wings with a $10+ purchase at Popeyes.com or in the Popeye’s app only. Offer is valid through April 14, 2024.
• QDOBA – Win alongside your favorite teams by ordering from your local QDOBA between 3/17–4/8. Hit four orders and you’ll unlock your Championship Mystery Reward.
• Red Robin – Through Apr. 14, Red Robin is offering a weekly burger with a bottomless side for $12. For dine-in orders you must mention “MVP Burger Lineup” to your server. Use the promo code MVBBGR at checkout for online orders at RedRobin.com or in the Red Robin app. Here are this year’s MVP contenders:
  • Scorpion Burger (Mar. 18 – 24)
  • Whiskey River BBQ Burger (Mar. 25 – 31)
  • Smashed Avocado ‘N Bacon Burger (Apr. 1 – 7 )
  • Banzai Burger (Apr. 8 – 14)
• Rubio’s – Thursday April 4, you can score any burrito at Rubio’s for $8.99 (reg up to $13.99) when you ordr through the Rubio’s app and use the promo code BURRITO during checkout. For in-restaurant orders scan the QR code at the register. Offer valid on Arpil 4, 2024.
• Schlotzsky’s – On weekends through Apr. 28, Schlotzsky’s customers can take advantage of a $0 delivery fee at participating locations for online delivery or app orders. The offer can’t be combined with other deals and isn’t valid on third-party delivery.
• Smokey Bones – From Mar. 19 through Apr. 8, fans can dig into sweet deals during the college basketball season with All You Can Eat (AYCE) Wings for only $14.99. Savor this limited-time wing experience while cheering for your favorite team! In addition to AYCE Wings, Bones Club members can earn significant rewards during this exciting time! Once the tournament begins, loyalty program members can accrue 16 points for every dollar spent at Smokey Bones’ restaurants, or online at SmokeyBones.com on tournament days.
• STK Steakhouse – Between Mar. 19 and Apr. 8, STK Steakhouse customers can take advantage of the following takeout and delivery offer: $89 for six burgers, fries and a salad (your choice of blue iceberg salad or baby gem Caesar salad).
• Subway – BOGO 50% off Footlong deal with code BOGO50 during checkout online or in the Subway app.
• Taco Bell – Rewards members can grab a free Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco on Mar. 21 (valid through Apr. 4, 2024). You’ll find the offer in the Rewards tab of the Taco Bell app. You must be a member as of Feb. 4, 2024 for this deal.
• TGI Friday’s – Fans that dine-in at TGI Fridays restaurants from Mar. 19th, 2024 – Apr. 8th, 2024 and show their busted brackets will receive six free boneless wings with their choice of sauce, alongside any food or nonalcoholic beverage purchase. Plus in addition to the free wings, TGI Friday’s will also be offering up some exclusive deals, all tournament long!
  • 50-Cent Wings: On men’s and women’s tournament game days, guests can score 50 cent traditional and boneless wings – served with choice of the brand’s classic sauces – at participating locations.
  • $5 Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3pm to 6pm and 9pm-close, guests can score a variety of $5 sips with TGI Fridays’ new $5 Happy Hour. The unbeatable lineup features a variety of hand-crafted cocktails like Fridays’ Original Long Island Tea, Classic Margarita and seasonal craft beers like Blue Moon Belgian White and Sam Adams Seasonal.*
• The Greene Turtle – From Mar. 19 – Apr. 8, you can enjoy The Starting Five (a beer bucket with five beers) at The Greene Turtle for $15. Plus, you can grab $2 house margaritas, $3 tall Bud Lights, $4 White Claws, Truly, and $5 Tall Turtle Crawl IPA. When March Madness games air, the restaurant will also hand out Turtle Bucks that customers can use between Apr. 9 — 30.
• Toppers Pizza – $1 triple Original Topperstix when you order a regularly priced large house pizza while the March Madness tournaments are going on during the following dates: Mar. 19 — 25; Mar. 28 — Apr. 1; Apr. 5 — 8.
• Uber Eats – Uber Eats celebrates March Madness with several delivery deals. Here are some of the deals you can enjoy this year through Uber Eats:
  • Burger King (week of Mar. 13): Free Whopper with orders of $15+
  • Firehouse Subs (week of Mar. 18): BOGO free subs
  • Taco Bell (week of Mar. 25): BOGO Cantina Chicken Quesadilla
  • KFC (week of Apr. 4): Free Chicken Sandwich with orders of $15+
  • Wendy’s (week of Apr. 8): Free Dave’s Single burgers with orders of $15+
• Wendy’s – $1 Dave’s Single, $2 Dave’s Double, available via Wendy’s app through 4/10.
• Yard House – Prefer beer to basketball? Yard House presents IPA Madness: Enjoy a flight of four beers for $15, featuring New Belgium Voodoo 1985 Mango IPA, Stone Delicious Hazy IPA, SweetWater Half-A-Gummie Fruit Punch IPA, and Yard House House Hazy IPA.

 

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