Support the Wildcats in the Final Four at Top Local Restaurants and Bars
The Arizona Wildcats return to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years. They face Michigan on Saturday at 5:45 p.m.
McKale Center announced a free watch party. It sold out within 10 hours of that announcement. Organizers warn fans to secure seats early.
Nearly every bar in Tucson plans to show the game. Call ahead to confirm seating and specials before you go.
University Boulevard and UA-area watch spots
- Agave House, 943 E. University Blvd., Ste. 171. Events begin at 3 p.m.
- Borderlands (Sam Hughes), 2500 E. Sixth St. Offers $3 El Rio drafts, $5 tequila shots and $8 margaritas. A DJ plays from 8-10 p.m.
- Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Ave. Serving $2.50 Modelo and Corona specials.
- Frog & Firkin, 874 E. University Blvd. Will have the game on.
- Gentle Ben’s, 865 E. University Blvd. Deck opens at 1 p.m.
- No Anchovies, 870 E. University Blvd. Features $5 Surfside drinks and $12 bucket specials, plus a postgame party.
- The Saddle (formerly Bourbon Bent), 820 E. University Blvd. Will screen the game.
- The Blind Pig, 943 E. University Blvd., #115. Open for viewing.
Downtown and surrounding venues
- Barrio Brewing, 800 E. 16th St. Will have the game on with sound.
- The Board Room, 120 E. Congress St. Screening available.
- Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Plaza watch party starts at 3 p.m. The event is all ages.
- HighWire Tucson, 30 S. Arizona Ave. Will show the match.
- Playground Bar & Lounge, 278 E. Congress St. Rooftop, patio and ground level will air the game. A limited rooftop menu will be available.
- The Monica, 40 E. Congress St., Ste. 150. Hosting viewers.
- The Neighborhood DWTN, 61 E. Congress St. Both floors open for the watch party. Starts at 4 p.m.
Fourth Avenue options
- Lindy’s on 4th, 500 N. Fourth Ave. Open for fans.
- O’Malley’s Bar & Grill, 247 N. Fourth Ave. Showing the game.
- Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave. Will air the matchup.
- Corbett’s, 340 N. Sixth Ave. Available for viewing parties.
Other Tucson locations
- Anchor Bar, 7080 E. 22nd St. Will have the game.
- Big Bad Wolf Bar & Grill, 3700 N. Oracle Road. Open for fans.
- Brooklyn’s Beers & Burgers, 3790 E. Irvington Road. Serving “Zonaritas” and Wildcat nachos specials.
- Cafe Santa Rosa, 2615 S. Sixth Ave. Screening the game.
- Caps & Corks, 3830 W. River Road, #100. Open for viewing.
- The District, 3025 N. Campbell Ave. Will show the game.
- Galaxy Theatres, 100 S. Houghton Road. Admission is free, but seating is limited.
- Kintoki Sushi House & Bar, 2960 N. First Ave. Plans penny Miller Lites if Arizona wins.
- Midtown Vegan Deli & Market, 5071 E. Fifth St. Open for viewers.
- On The Rocks, 7930 E. Speedway. Showing the matchup.
- Pockets Pool & Pub, 1062 S. Wilmot Road. Specials include $12 sliders with fries, half-price wings, and blue and red Jello shots.
- Putney’s Pitstop Sports Bar & Grill, 6090 N. Oracle Road. Open for viewing parties.
- Rusty’s Family Restaurant & Sports Grille, 2075 W. Grant Road. Hosting fans.
- Salty Dawg II, 6121 E. Broadway. Showing the game.
- Trident Grill I, II & IV, 2033 E. Speedway; 2910 N. Swan Road; 2912 W. Ina Road. All locations will air the event.
- Tucson Soccer Center, 7061 N. Camino Martin, #120. $4 draft beers all night. Open field for kids from 5:30-7 p.m. for $10.
- UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails, 6300 E. Tanque Verde Road. Serving carne asada fries and a “Wildcat” cocktail special.
- Union Public House, 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 100. Available for fans.
- Wooden Nickel Tavern, 1908 S. Country Club Road. Open for viewing.
- Whiskey Roads, 2290 W. Ina Road. Open with all-night drink specials.
If you plan to support the Wildcats during the Final Four, choose early. Reservations can save time. Filmogaz.com recommends calling venues to confirm details and secure seats.