March Madness Hits Silver Spring: Big Games, Bold Brackets & Local Hoops Action
Bracket busted already? You’re in good company.
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is officially underway, and the madness is already delivering surprises. With the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament tipping off today, the energy is only getting bigger!
And if your perfect bracket didn’t survive Day 1, don’t stress. According to the NCAA, fewer than 14,000 brackets remain perfect. Translation? It’s comeback season.
The Madness Comes to Silver Spring
This year, the excitement isn’t just on TV, it’s happening right here at home.
The Silver Spring Madness 3-on-3 Tournament, hosted by the Department of Recreation, brings the spirit of March Madness to the next generation of players. Taking place Sunday, March 22 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, the event features middle school athletes competing in JV (grades 6–7) and varsity (grade 8) divisions.
It’s a chance for young players to experience the thrill of competition—brackets, buzzer-beaters, and all—right in Downtown Silver Spring.
Where to Watch, Eat & Cheer
Not hitting the court? No problem. Silver Spring has plenty of spots to catch every upset and game-winning shot:
1. All Set Restaurant & Bar 8630 Fenton St. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Catch every game in style with great food, unbeatable happy hour specials, and amazing atmosphere—perfect for gathering place for you and your crew.
2. McGinty's Public House 911 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Classic pub vibes, offering the ultimate sports-and-drinks atmosphere for you and your crew. With plenty of TVs showing multiple games simultaneously, you won’t miss a single moment of the action. Plus, the entire second floor will be dedicated to the best March Madness matchups—No upsets here!
3. Dave & Buster's Silver Spring 8661 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Turn game days into game night with wall-to-wall screens, interactive fun, and tournament specials like $1 wings during every matchup.
4. Four Corners Pub 10111 Sutherland Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20901
In the heart of the Silver Spring Region, 4 Corners Pub offers cozy, family-friendly setting with delicious comfort food, free easy parking, and a relaxed space to enjoy the games with friends and family.
Your Comeback Starts Now
March Madness is unpredictable—that’s what makes it fun. Whether you’re watching courtside at a local tournament, cheering from your favorite bar, or planning your second-chance bracket, there’s still plenty of basketball left!
So grab your crew, find your spot, and get ready because in Silver Spring, the madness is just getting started.