TGI Fridays Is Giving Away Free Wings, but There’s a Catch

The NCAA Division I men’s college basketball tournament kicks off March 19, and TGI Fridays is celebrating March Madness with a special promotion throughout the entire championship. 

If you have a March Madness bracket, you’re probably playing to win some big bucks by the end of the tournament. But if your teams lose and your bracket is ruined, Fridays has you covered—or at least fed. From tournament tip-off on March 19 through the final buzzer on April 8, TGI Fridays diners who show their busted brackets will receive six free boneless wings with their choice of sauce in addition to their meal. The deal only applies to dine-in customers and is available at participating locations nationwide. 

The move, the company says, was done in recognition of the fact that Fridays remains a favorite place for sports fans to watch big games. 

“We know our guests see Fridays as their go-to spot to watch those can’t-miss games, so we’re bringing even more value to the table to ensure their game day experiences are a total slam dunk,” Fridays CEO Weldon Spangler said of the offer in a statement. 

“We’re all about bringing the power of Fridays to all of life’s moments—and especially to those moments where our guests could use some extra excitement to turn their day around,” he continued. “By swapping losing brackets for a winning deal, we’re keeping the energy of that Fridays feeling ignited through all the ups, downs, and inevitable upsets of the tournament.”

So if you’re down about a bad March Madness result, try seeing if free wings will make you feel any better.