14 Costco Deals for an Awesome March Madness Party

The first round of March Madness begins on March 21 with the tournament ending in Phoenix on April 8.

That gives you plenty of weekends to celebrate with your friends as your team moves through the brackets or just to enjoy some good college basketball. But what do you need for the perfect March Madness party?

Costco has you covered to make your basketball bash a slam dunk — and keep more cash in your wallet.

Editor's note: prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Chicken wings are a great party staple for any party you host, and you can save some extra cash by choosing the Kirkland Signature Chicken Wings from Costco’s store brand.

The chicken wings come in a 10-pound bag for $24.99, and you can cook them however you like for yourself and your friends.

Mix it up by adding trail mix to your party table. Its sweet and salty taste is sure to please your guests.

The Kirkland Signature Trail Mix is packed with peanuts, raisins, almonds, cashews, and plenty of M&M;’S. It costs $15.99 for a four-pound bag.

Crackers are always a fan favorite because they’re easy to eat while you’re cheering on your favorite team.

Stock up with 18 stacks of Ritz Crackers for $12.49 to make sure you’re well stocked.

Every good cracker needs to be topped with some good cheese, and Costco makes it easy with this variety pack, which includes the cheese already cut into cracker-size pieces.

The Cello Variety Pack Premium Sliced Cheeses features slices of aged cheddar, Jarlsberg, creamy Havarti, and Dutch Gouda for $14.79.

It can be hard to find the right chips that everyone at your party wants to eat. So take out the guesswork and get a Frito Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack.

The box includes 30 bags of your favorites like Doritos Nacho Cheese, Lay's Classic Potato Chips, Cheetos Crunchy, Fritos Corn Chips, and more for $21.99.

You can try different jerky options at your next March Madness party, but a Kirkland Signature option may be a good choice if you’re trying to save money.

You can pick up a 13.5-ounce bag of Kirkland Signature Turkey Jerky to add to your party table for $13.99.

Every party needs drinks, which is why every party needs big red cups.

For $13.99, you can get the Kirkland Signature Chinet Plastic Cups, which come in a pack of 240 cups and hold 18 ounces each.

It may be time to get the grill out of the garage and fire it up for March Madness season.

So grab some BIG Ground Beef Patties and throw them on the grill for your friends and family. A box of 30 patties, each weighing a third pound, will cost you $40.79.

Tortilla chips are a great party snack, either on their own in a bowl or as part of an awesome nacho bar with your favorite toppings.

You can get a 40-ounce bag of Kirkland Signature Organic Tortilla Chips for $7.79, making it a cheap choice to stock up on a few bags to satisfy your March Madness party.

Salsa is a great complement to tortilla chips, or you can get creative and add it to burgers and other foods on your table.

Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa comes in two bottles, each checking in at 38 ounces for $11.49.

Your guests will need something to stack all their awesome snacks on, so make sure you have plenty of plates on hand.

The Dixie Ultra Paper Plates are more than 10 inches across, so there’s plenty of room for chips, crackers, and more. A pack of 186 plates costs $24.99.

Sometimes, guests want something sweet, so balance the salty snacks with some candy.

For $19.99, you can get a 56-ounce bag of Hershey’s Miniatures, which includes milk chocolate and dark chocolate Hershey’s bars, Krackles, and Mr. Goodbars.

When the March Madness games come around, it’s not just about your television. You may also want to check your bracket on your computer or track your bets on your phone.

So, make sure everything is charged up with an Atomy Power Cube, which costs $44.99 in a pack of two cubes.

It’s always inevitable that a fun party leads to a not-so-fun clean-up. Make it easier for yourself with the Kirkland Signature Compactor and Kitchen Trash Bags.

The 18-gallon trash bags can hold plenty of bones from chicken wings or leftover salsa on plates when you pay $17.49 for a box of 70 trash bags.

Costco has you covered with plenty of party options while also helping you financially by keeping some cash in your wallet.

You can also use your Costco membership perks and order items delivered to your door. Remember, you have to spend at least $75 for free shipping on two-day delivery.