The FAU Owls and Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball teams will compete in the NCAA Final Four live from Houston on Saturday night. It’s been a history-making playoff run for both teams so far: The state has two teams in the same Final Four for the first time.
Fans have been buying up merchandise this week to show their team spirit around South Florida. But now the question is: Where can I watch the games on Saturday?
Crowds will gather around big-screen TVs at sports bars, restaurants and at the two campuses, of course, for watch parties as Florida Atlantic University plays San Diego State at 6:09 p.m. and the University of Miami takes on the University of Connecticut at 8:49 p.m.
Here’s where you can cheer for the ‘Canes or hoot for the Owls in South Florida.
FAU watch parties
Florida Atlantic University’s Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium — Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at the 2,400-seat venue on the Boca Raton campus, at 777 Glades Road. Root on the East Regional champion Owls at the team’s home base. Free food will be available. Admission is free. Visit Instagram.com/faustudents.
Florida Atlantic University Alumni — Choose from a variety of restaurants and bars in South Florida to watch alongside other fans. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit faualumni.org/event/ncaa-tournament-watch-parties-final-4 to RSVP for the location you plan to attend, including:
Boca Raton: Biergarten, 309 Via De Palmas, No. 90; The Irishmen, 1745 NW Second Ave.; Hooters, 2240 NW 19th St. Suite 1101-A; Yard House, 201 Plaza Real; Duffy’s Sports Grill, 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. and 20465 State Road 7 Suite 7; Miller’s Ale House, 1200 Yamato Road
Jupiter: Stadium Grill, 1203 Town Center Drive
Delray Beach: Tin Roof, 8 E. Atlantic Ave.; and Bru’s Room Sports Grill, 35 NE Second Ave.
Fort Lauderdale: Tin Roof, 219 S. Andrews Ave.
Boynton Beach: Bru’s Room Sports Grill, 1333 N. Congress Ave.
Coral Springs: Bru’s Room Sports Grill, 1000 N. University Drive
Da Cave Miami — Everyone can cheer on the team with food, drinks (VIP bottle service available) and hookah lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. at this North Miami venue, 13641 NW Seventh Ave. Women drink free from 5 to 10 p.m. Free admission. Visit eventbrite.com (search “FAU Final Four Watch Party”) to reserve a spot.
UM watch parties
University of Miami’s Watsco Center — Gather with other fans at the Ultimate Home Game March Madness Final Four watch party from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the facility, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables. Watch the game on the big screen and rally with the Band of the Hour, Sunsations and Cheer Squads. Tickets include access to the Hospitality Suite with food and beverages plus two drink passes to redeem for wine or beer. A portion of the general admission ticket purchase supports student scholarships. Tickets are $40 for guests age 21 and older, $25 for age 13 to 20, and $5 for kids up to age 12. Visit events.miami.edu/event/miami_canes_game_watch_march_madness_final_four to register.
In Broward County, Miami Hurricanes fans will meet from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Carolina Ale House, 2618 Weston Road, Weston, for the March Madness Final Four game watch party. Free admission. Visit events.miami.edu/event/broward_canes_game_watch_march_madness_final_four to register.
In Palm Beach County, UM fans will be at Miller’s Ale House, 1200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Free admission. Go to events.miami.edu/event/palm_beach_county_canes_game_watch_march_madness_final_four.
For all three gatherings, anyone who registers by March 31 will be entered into the Miami Madness Giveaway to be eligible to win an athletics swag set.
Titanic Brewery — Throw on your jersey and head over to the restaurant at 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables for a tailgate party starting at 6 p.m. Drink specials will be available all night. Visit titanicbrewery.com.
FAU & UM watch parties
Packy’s Sports Grill in Boca Raton — Fans have been gathering to watch games throughout the playoffs at this location, 11379 W. Palmetto Park Road. Both games will be shown. Call 561-482-0052.
Bokamper’s Sports Bar and Grill in Fort Lauderdale and Plantation — Root on FAU or UM (or both!) at two locations: 3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954-900-5584) and 1280 S. Pine Island Road, Plantation (954-533-7152). Visit Facebook.com/BokampersSportsBarandGrill.
Hooters, multiple locations — Saturday’s Final Four games will be shown on TVs inside and on the outside patio for fans of both teams at locations throughout South Florida. Visit hootersflorida.com.
Batch Gastropub in Delray beach — Watch both games at the restaurant, 14813 Lyons Road, and make final score predictions for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Drink specials also will be offered. Visit Facebook.com/BatchDelray.
