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We are the only bar in Rome and around these parts of the Italian peninsula that shows men's college hoops and fully features the March Madness.
We do love March Madness, 64 teams want every game to go right so they lift The NCAA National Championship Trophy.
We can show every game live, but those that start after 1am do need to be requested!
Catch all the action of the 2026 college basketball tournament live at The Highlander Pub Rome!
The excitement of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament begins with Selection Sunday on March 15 and runs all the way through the National Championship on April 6.
Join us for every buzzer-beater, upset, and unforgettable moment on our big screens with great food, drinks, and a full game-day atmosphere in the heart of Rome.
You can catch all the action with us! Entry to the pub is free, but if you want to guarantee a seat and watch your chosen game, grab one of our tickets.
Your €35 ticket includes:
• Your first drink
• A special edition March Madness T-shirt
• A reserved seat for the games
2026 March Madness Tournament Schedule
Matchups will be updated after Selection Sunday.
- First Four: March 17–18
- First Round: March 19–20
- Second Round: March 21–22
- Sweet 16: March 26–27
- Elite Eight: March 28–29
- Final Four: April 4
- NCAA Championship Game: April 6
Whether you're following your favourite team or just love the tournament atmosphere, The Highlander Pub Rome is the place to watch every game live.
(*Upon Request means you can email us for the game without booking a ticket)
Tuesday 17th March
Starting at 23:40
First Four
Howard v UMBC
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
(Wednesday Morning)
Starting at 02:15
NC State v Texas 
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Wednesday 18th March
Starting at 23:40
Lehigh v Prairie View
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
(Thursday Morning)
Starting at 02:15
SMU v Miami OH 
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Thursday 19th March
First Round
Starting at 17:15
Ohio State v TCU
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 17:40
Nebraska v Troy
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 18:30
Louisville v South Florida
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 18:50
Wisconsin v High Point
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 19:50
Duke v Siena
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 20:15
Vanderbilt v McNeese State
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 21:05
MI State v ND State
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 21:25
Arkansas v Hawaii
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 23:50
UNC v VCU
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
(Friday Morning)
Starting at 00:10
Michigan v TBD
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 00:25
BYU v TBD
Starting at 00:35
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
St Marys CA v Texas A&M
Any Games starting after 1am must be booked with a ticket
Starting at 02:25
Illinois v Penn 
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Starting at 02 :45
Georgia v Saint Louise 
(Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 03:00
Gonzaga v Kennesaw St 
(Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 03:10
Houston v Idaho
(Book Here For a Ticket)
Friday 20th March
Starting at 17:15
Kentucky v Santa Clara
Starting at 17:40
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Texas Tech v Akron
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 18:35
Arizona v LIU
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 18:50
Virginia v Wright State 
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 19:50
Iowa State v TN State
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 20:15
Alabama v Hofstra 
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting 21:10
Villanova v Utah State
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 21:25
Tennessee v TBD
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 23:50
Clemson v Iowa
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Saturday Morning
Starting at 00:10
St John v UNI
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 00:25
UCLA v UCF 
(Upon Request or Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 00:35
Purdue v Queens NC
Any Games starting after 1am must be booked with a ticket
Starting at 02:25
Florida v TBD
(Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 02:45
Kansas v CA Baptist 
(Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 03:00
UConn V Furman
(Book Here For a Ticket)
Starting at 03:10
Miami Fl v Missouri
(Book Here For a Ticket)