The 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four tips off around 6p Saturday, April 6th with UVa v. Auburn followed 40 minutes after that game (around 8:50p) with Texas Tech v. Michigan State. Championship game tips off at 9:20p on Monday (stop complaining, it’s started at that time last 30 years. Most of the spots in my NCAA game watch roundup are still good (I like Penn Social and Franklin Hall).

If you’re a fan of one of the teams, or want for the best packed atmosphere, official (or unofficial) watch parties will be at the following bars:

UVa

• Town Hall (Glover Park)
• Mission (Navy Yard)
• Rebellion (Dupont)
• Jake’s Tavern (Shaw) – Barred in DC will be in attendance

Auburn

• Mister Days in Clarendon
• Johnny Pistola’s (Adams Morgan) -unofficial

Texas Tech

• Finn McCool’s (Barracks Row)
• James Hobans (Dupont) – unofficial

Michigan State

• Capitol Lounge (Capitol Hill)
• Duffy’s Irish Pub (H Street) – unofficial