March Preview: The Ultimate Guide to This Month’s Biggest Sporting Events
February has officially come to an end, and boy, did it fly by. The month was packed with excitement, from major events like the Super Bowl and the NBA All-Star Game to surprising trades and high-profile engagements. We can only imagine what’s in store as we step into March.
While we can’t predict winners or future headlines, we can sure keep you in the loop. Here are some key sporting events happening this month that you do not want to miss.
BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
Indian Wells, California Hard-Court (@bnpparibasopen)
Tennis is starting off March with an ace! The annual professional tennis tournament held in Indian Wells, California, began on Sunday, March 2, and will continue until Sunday, March 16. This tournament features many top players competing on a hard court, with more than 475,000 fans attending each year. We are excited to see players such as Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Naomi Osaka, and many more talented athletes at the 48th BNP Paribas Open.
If you need more tennis this month, don't worry! The Miami Open, another hard-court tournament, will be held from March 18-30. This will be the 40th annual event, bringing some of the world’s best tennis players to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. It is an exciting tournament on the ATP and WTA tours.
Golf
The TPC Sawgrass course (Getty Images)
When isn’t there a golf tournament to tune into? March brings two major golf tournaments that fans won’t want to miss. First up, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, taking place on March 6-9 at Bay Hill, Florida. 72 players will tee off, and we’re excited to see who will take home the championship trophy.
But that’s not all—one of the most anticipated golf tournaments is around the corner. The Players Championship will be held from March 13 to 16 at TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course) in Florida. Known as one of the most difficult golf courses, we can’t wait to see the world’s top players from the PGA tour attend and showcase their amazing skills.
March Madness
March Madness Promo (Getty Images)
March wouldn’t be March without the Madness. The NCAA Annual Tournament will kick off on the 18th with the First Four teams. 68 Division I men’s and women's college basketball teams battle it out every year until only one remains. The tournament will continue through the end of the month, leading up to the two championship games.
The two remaining women’s teams will compete for the title on April 6 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Just a day later, on April 7, the men's championship game will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Mark your calendars- on March 16, you can grab the bracket sheets and start making your guesses.
MLB Opening Day
MLB Logo (Getty Images)
Baseball is one of the many things we look forward to in spring. The MLB season opener will take place on Tuesday, March 18, in Tokyo, Japan, marking the sixth time the league has started there. The awaited game will feature the Chicago Clubs against the Los Angeles Dodgers, kicking the season off. The rest of the league will officially begin play on Thursday, March 27th. We’re all excited for baseball to return.
With so many sporting events happening throughout March, here are just a few of the major ones to look forward to. Keep it Sportsish, invite some friends to watch with, and be on the lookout for star-studded celebrities, gorgeous significant others, and bold fashion moves while indulging in all the madness of March!