Port City Hoops Fest
March 18th - March 20th
Wilmington’s Biggest March Madness Watch Party
Port City Hoops Fest
Port City Hoops Fest is Wilmington’s biggest March Madness watch party — a high-energy, arena-style basketball experience built around massive projector screens, a packed crowd, and nonstop tournament action.
For two full days, Crossfire transforms into a shared viewing arena where fans experience March Madness together. Every game plays live, one featured matchup runs on full arena audio, and the room reacts as one to every upset, buzzer-beater, and bracket-breaker.
This isn’t about sitting quietly at a bar.
It’s about being inside the moment.
Watch together. React together. Experience March Madness the way it’s meant to be.
Event Format
Wednesday
Kickoff & Odds Night
- A special low-cost preview night before the tournament explodes
- Focused on talking games, odds, picks, and bracket strategy
- Watch early games in the arena in a relaxed, insider-style environment
- Ideal for fans who want to prepare for the week ahead
Thursday & Friday
Main Event
- Every March Madness game shown live on massive projector screens
- One featured game at a time on full arena audio
- Giant tournament bracket updates displayed throughout the space
- Contests, giveaways, and interactive moments running all day
- Free activities available between games
- Food, drinks, and a high-energy crowd atmosphere from start to finish
viewing experience
- Arena-style seating surrounded by hundreds of fans
- Massive projector screens running every game simultaneously
- One main game on full sound while others play around the room
- Live bracket walls and local leaderboards
- Shared crowd reactions that make every big moment feel bigger
Food, Drinks & Activities
- Multiple food options including pizza, hot dogs, and at least one food truck
- Beer and wine available for purchase
- Free activities available throughout the day
spots are limited
Port City Hoops Fest delivers a true March Madness event experience for friend groups, alumni crews, and companies looking for something more exciting than a typical bar. Every game is available, one featured matchup keeps the energy focused, and interactive brackets and contests create a shared, high-energy atmosphere throughout the day. Capacity is intentionally limited, and premium tables and group seating are expected to sell out, so reserving early is the only way to guarantee your spot.