It’s March. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming…and the brackets are filled. Millions of sports fans everywhere are anxiously sitting by their TV watching the NCAA March Madness Tournament, hoping that the team they chose will move on to the next round. For those who do want to leave the comfort of their home to experience the craze with other fans, Columbia sports bars provide the perfect atmosphere.

**Buffalo Wild Wings**

For many sporting events, Buffalo Wild Wings, or “B Dubs” as it is known to its patrons, is the place many students choose to go. With flat screen televisions lining the restaurant, the games here surely cannot be missed. The restaurant doesn’t mind if you stay for one game or the whole night; it is very flexible and easygoing toward its customers. Buffalo Wild Wings also has its own March Madness competition. Brackets can be filled out on their website. Winners of the competition will receive an iPad, an iPhone or gift cards to enjoy their delicious wings again.

**Harpo’s**

At Harpo’s you can get a discount throughout the entire tournament for simply filling out a bracket and turning it in. This local bar is a popular selection for students, both during the day for its food and at night for its drinks. It offers typical American bar food for a reasonable price, so spending your tournament here won’t break the bank.

**Shiloh Bar and Grill**

This restaurant claims to serve the “best ribs in Columbia” and “way too cheap drink specials every night.” With 12 plasma TVs, it does not dissatisfy sports fans. Their friendly service and classic sports bar vibe makes Shiloh a good choice for people who want to intently watch the games. With the menu varying from pizza to burgers to barbeque, this bar will not disappoint even the pickiest eaters.

**Campus Bar and Grill**

Come here on a Sunday and you won’t regret it. You can get a filling meal consisting of a hamburger and fries for just $2. Most would think that paying a measly dollar for a burger makes it comparable to a fast food restaurant, but at Campus, that is simply not the case. Campus’s slogan is “It’s always game time at Campus Bar & Grill!” So why not live up to this and spend a night watching basketball here?

**Stadium Grill**

Although the other establishments mentioned have made their mark on Columbia for many years, Stadium Grill was established just two years ago. There are 21 big screen TVs that fill the restaurant, so not catching a basketball game here is nearly impossible. Very close to both the Mizzou Arena and Faurot Field, Stadium Grill is very popular during game days. However, its popularity often makes for a crowded environment. In a college town like Columbia it is virtually impossible to not catch a serious case of March Madness. This is the time of year where both the diehard and passive fans unite to participate in one thing: the NCAA Basketball Tournament. So get your brackets ready and let the madness begin.