Where can I watch March Madness in San Francisco Bay Area?

8 venues in San Francisco Bay Area have a real, checkable signal that they show college basketball: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.

Which bars in San Francisco Bay Area show every tournament game?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 2 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be; 6 show college basketball week in, week out.

When are the next College Basketball games?

Next up: Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Men's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC; Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Women's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC; NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Sunday on Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed). Opening-round days run in four overlapping windows from noon Eastern onward, so the venues worth knowing are the ones with enough screens to carry all of them at once.

How is this College Basketball list for San Francisco Bay Area put together?

It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the San Francisco Bay Area list as new evidence appears.

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Where to Watch College Basketball in San Francisco Bay Area

Last updated July 25, 2026

The opening Thursday and Friday of March Madness are the two biggest bar-viewing days in American sport: dozens of games, most of them overlapping, and a room that needs every screen on a different one. These 8 venues in San Francisco Bay Area carry a real signal that they show the tournament.

8 venues
2 fan bars and game-day HQs
6 show it every week
5 with a linked source
4.5 average Google rating

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Upcoming College Basketball games

Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Men's) · Sun 1 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC · Non-conference, season opener
Rome, Italy (arena to be announced).
Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Women's) · Sun 1 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC · Non-conference, season opener
Rome, Italy (arena to be announced).
NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Sunday · Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
National TV bracket reveal for the 76-team men's field.
NCAA Women's Basketball Selection Sunday · Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
National TV bracket reveal for the 76-team women's field, same day as the men's reveal.
NCAA Men's Tournament Opening Round · Tue 16 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio and Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas, March 16 to 17, 2027.
NCAA Women's Tournament Opening Round · Wed 17 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
Campus sites nationwide, March 17 to 18, 2027.
NCAA Men's Tournament First Round, Thursday · Thu 18 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
First/second round games split across Pittsburgh, Omaha, Fort Worth and Spokane.
NCAA Men's Tournament First Round, Friday · Fri 19 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · NCAA Tournament
First/second round games split across Charlotte, Minneapolis, Louisville and Sacramento.

College Basketball fan bars & game-day HQs

Duke Blue Devils

Northstar Cafe Official Duke Blue Devils bar

1560 Powell Street, 94133 · 4.6 stars (322 reviews)

North Beach bar SFGate names as San Francisco's Duke basketball bar.

San Francisco's Duke bar is Northstar Cafe. source

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UCLA Bruins

Underdogs Cantina Official UCLA Bruins bar

128 King Street, 94107 · 4.2 stars (348 reviews)

UCLA Bay Area alumni network's bar for men's basketball and March Madness.

Underdogs Cantina in San Francisco is excited to host UCLA Game Watch Parties for the Big Ten Tournament and March Madness. source

@underdogscantina Website Open in Google Maps

Shows College Basketball week in, week out

Irish Times Shows College Basketball frequently

500 Sacramento Street, 94111 · 4.3 stars (1,152 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Website Open in Google Maps

Napper Tandy Shows College Basketball frequently

3200 24th Street, 94110 · 4.5 stars (707 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per its own posts

March Madness comes down to this 🏀 National Championship tonight at 5:50 PM Watch it at The Napper Tandy 🍺 Beer Buckets - $35 (6 beers) 🥤 All Seltzers - $6 🍽️ $6 Appetizer Specials Game on, drinks flowing , pull up... source

@thenappertandysf Website Open in Google Maps

Rookies sports lodge willow glen Shows College Basketball frequently

1535 Meridian Ave #10, San Jose, CA 95125 · 4.3 stars (511 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Website Open in Google Maps

Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard Shows College Basketball frequently

Downtown Oakland CA · 4.4 stars (317 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per Google reviews

Website Open in Google Maps

Tandoori Pizza Richmond Shows College Basketball frequently

3800 Klose Way H, Richmond, CA 94806, United States · 5 stars (208 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per its own posts

Your team might lose… but your taste buds NEVER will 😌🔥 Skip the stress, secure the slice, and let Tandoori Pizza handle your emotional support this March Madness 🍕💅 #MarchMadness #GameDayFood #tandooripizza... source

@tandooripizzaca Website Open in Google Maps

Newhall Nest Event Space Shows College Basketball frequently

Swift Real Estate Properties, 260 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States · 5 stars (8 reviews)

Shows college basketball regularly per its own posts

Big games. Big screens. Great company. Host your March Madness 🏀 watch party at Newhall Nest and catch every buzzer-beater in style. 📅 Book your game day with us at newhallnest@swiftrp.com #MarchMadness #NewhallNest... source

@thenewhallnest Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch March Madness in San Francisco Bay Area?: 8 venues in San Francisco Bay Area have a real, checkable signal that they show college basketball: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
Which bars in San Francisco Bay Area show every tournament game?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 2 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be; 6 show college basketball week in, week out.
When are the next College Basketball games?: Next up: Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Men's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC; Eternal City Tip-off: Notre Dame vs Villanova (Women's) on Sun 1 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC; NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Sunday on Sun 14 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed). Opening-round days run in four overlapping windows from noon Eastern onward, so the venues worth knowing are the ones with enough screens to carry all of them at once.
How is this College Basketball list for San Francisco Bay Area put together?: It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the San Francisco Bay Area list as new evidence appears.