17 Slam-Dunk Costco Deals for Your March Madness Party

You're in full college basketball party planning mode. But you don't want to break the bank on snacks, treats, paper products, and everything else you need to make your March madness gathering the best one yet.

We've got great Costco hacks to help you stay under budget. This includes a list of your favorite affordable apps, low-priced plasticware, and more. Fill up your cart with these on your next Costco run.

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

Price: $16.99

Pass on pricey takeout and eliminate delivery fees. Don't let the $16.99 price tag trick you into thinking this buy is anything less than affordable. You'll get three meat and mushroom wood-fired pizzas in each pack.

What do shoppers think? Cosco customer TacodWheel raved on Reddit, "Those Roncadin pizzas are some of the best I've had from Costco."

Price: $7.99

It's all in the name with this party-ready product. The "Game Time" dip is an easy (and affordable) addition to your celebration.

Give your guests two different options — one savory and one spicy. This refrigerated twin-pack includes a 12-ounce container of Carmelized Onion Dip and one of the Jalapeno Popper flavor.

Price: $3.99 per pound

Don't waste the day making a party-sized batch of chili when you can pick up a tub of Costco's prepared version.

Not only is this a zesty beef and bean blend, but your purchase also includes plenty of shredded cheese to melt on top. Reddit user inorbit007 calls this KS recipe, "Incredibly good!"

Price: $3.79 per pound

Save time on extra prep steps and save money on the cost of a seasoning blend. These pork ribs come ready to cook with a zesty rub. Pop them into your smoker, cook them on the grill, or make the baby backs in your oven.

Price: $6.79

This newer Kirkland bargain is one generic that deserves a place in your cart. Air fry the crispy potatoes to perfection and serve them with melty cheddar cheese, bacon bits, scallions, and pickled jalapenos.

Price: $14.99

Make party cleanup a breeze with these durable paper plates. The deep-dish style holds everything from chili and chips to sandwiches and sweets. And bonus, the soak-proof plates are also compostable. Get a 115-count for under $15 this March.

Target sells an 18-pack for $3.29 (or $0.18 per piece). In a price-per-plate head-to-head match, Costco wins at $0.13.

Price: $11.99

It isn't a party without "big red cups." Costco's Kirkland 240-pack is a steal at $11.99. At Target, a 72-count of Solo Red Party Cups costs $8.99. You'll need to pay over $29 for the brand-name buy to get the same quantity as the KS generic.

Price: $13.99

Snag this two-pound pack of naturally smoked, MSG-free, no-filler-added smoked Polish beef sausages for less than $14.

Greenridge Naturals sells the brand's All-Natural Beef Sausage online for $8.33. But you'll only get 0.75 pounds. That means it would cost over $22 to get Costco's quantity.

Price: $18.99

Plasticware adds complete convenience to your party day setup. You won't have to polish silver or worry about washing anything after your basketball bash. This 360-count of clear cutlery includes 180 forks, 120 spoons, and 60 knives.

Price: $21.99

Not a fan of dipping your hands into the same chip bowl as everyone else at the party? Cold and flu season is still going strong.

Keep germs at bay and give your guests this individual bag mix of Doritos Nacho Cheese, Lay's Classic Potato Chips, Cheetos Crunchy, Fritos Corn Chips, Lay's KC Masterpiece BBQ Chips, and Doritos Cool Ranch.

Price: $30.49

Grill burgers while staying on budget. Check your local club for the best deal. We spotted the 15-count of ⅓-pound grass-fed 80/20 frozen patties for $26.89 in a neighborhood Costco store.

Price: $19.99

Fully-cooked microwavable meatballs make your party prep easier. Use this foodie find as an app, add them to pasta, or whip up a party-sized Italian hoagie with plenty of provolone and parm. The under-$20 bargain buy includes 140 meatballs (six pounds).

Price: $15.79

Baskets aren't the only thing worth dunking during March Madness. Your party guests can also "dunk" these crispy mozzarella sticks into savory marinara sauce.

Target sells a smaller 17.4-ounce pack from T.G.I Friday's for $7.69. Compare $0.44 per ounce at the big red bullseye retailer to $0.20 at Costco.

Price: $21.99

Treat your guests to these puff pastry-wrapped beef franks. For $21.99, you'll get 76 to 80 minis to serve as a savory starter.

All you have to do is bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until the pastry is puffed and lightly browned, and voila!

Price: $16.99

Create a sporty theme for your basketball watch party with this 24-pack of 20-ounce electrolyte-infused drinks.

An eight-count of Gatorade sells for $7.89 at Target. That equals over $23 for the same quantity that costs $16.99 at Costco.

Price: $5.99 per pound

Keep catering costs down and pick up Costco's prepared chicken sandwich. Sprouted grain bread, cheddar, provolone, veggies, and Dijon mayo give this sliced chicken pick a flavor your guests will savor.

Price: $9.99 per pound

Add a subtly sophisticated flare to your buffet with this shrimp cocktail platter for under $10 per pound (cocktail sauce and lemon included).

Whole Foods Market sells a 10-ounce frozen grilled shrimp tray plus cocktail sauce cup from Raw Seafoods, Inc. for $14.99.

Enjoy your March madness party without worrying about the cost. Whether you have the perfect recipe for loaded fries, need plastic cups to pour mocktails and cocktails, or just want to stock up on savory snacks, we found everything for less at Costco.

How can you save more on your sporty soiree? Use the top rewards credit cards to earn cash back on eligible party purchases.