Brackets have been filled out and fans are eager to see how their hand-picked predictions will pan out and whether their top pick will go all the way and bring home the trophy.

But just how big is the appetite for this year鈥檚 college basketball tournament?

In order to get a better understanding, we surveyed college basketball fans across the country to ask them all about their viewing habits, favorite teams, go-to snacks, and pizza preferences during the tournament. And let鈥檚 face it, no watch party would be complete without plenty of pizza to go around.

Tournament Viewing Habits

According to respondents, fans plan to watch an average of 9.6 games during this year鈥檚 tournament. Considering the average game is slightly over two hours, that鈥檚 more than 20 hours of time spent watching college basketball. Throughout the tournament, 67 games will be played.

Top 12 Most Die-Hard College Basketball Tournament Fan Bases

Which fan bases will be watching the most? According to respondents, University of Michigan fans can claim the moniker for 鈥渕ost die-hard fans.鈥� Wolverine fans plan to watch an average of 13.1 games. Even if they aren鈥檛 part of the biggest postseason event, you can bet fans will be following their every move. Not far behind, Indiana, Michigan State, and Kansas fans all plan to watch at least 11 games!

Favorite Foods to Eat While Watching College Basketball Tournament Games

With so many games to watch, how do fans plan to fuel their appetite?

According to our survey, fans say they expect to spend an average of $82.70 throughout the tournament on food and drinks. The No. 1 go-to food for this year鈥檚 tournament is none other than pizza. Overall, 71% of fans said they鈥檒l be craving pizza the most, and they plan to spend an average of $41.33 on pizza while watching the tournament.

Top 12 Biggest Pizza Lovers

Which fans will be ordering pizza the most? Michigan State fans take the top spot as they plan to order an average of 3.4 pizzas throughout the tournament. Rounding out the top five biggest pizza lovers are LSU, Georgia Tech, Texas, and Oregon. https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/K74m2/2/

Among all respondents, cheese ranked as the No. 1 favorite topping while anchovies were voted the most controversial.

Top 12 Biggest Drinkers

Pizza and alcoholic drinks go hand in hand during a watch party, which is why we also asked fans over the age of 21 how much they plan to drink while watching a game. On average, fans said they plan to consume about 2.8 alcoholic drinks during a game. https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/czGn4/2/

College Basketball Tournament Party Fouls

There鈥檚 a fine line between keeping your cool during a watch party and committing a party foul. However, quite a few fans have crossed that line, according to respondents.

Overall, nearly 3 in 10 (28%) admit that they have 鈥渄ouble-dipped鈥� their food during a tournament watch party and nearly one-quarter (24%) have been hungover after watching a game.

Speaking of being hungover, the majority of fans (55%) said drinking too much during a watch party is the worst behavior, followed by talking throughout the game (37%).

College Basketball vs. Work

With so many tournament games to watch, fans are bound to sneak in time to catch up on the scores during work.

Among full-time workers, more than half (52%) plan to either watch tournament games or follow scores while they鈥檙e working. Remote workers were most likely to say they鈥檒l be following along at work.

Overall, fans say they plan to consume an average of 56.8 minutes of tournament content per workday.

Considering fans plan to consume nearly an hour of college basketball during their workday, bosses and managers might want to keep a watchful eye on employees while the tournament is on. Of course, there鈥檚 a good chance bosses and managers might be glued to the games as well! https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/9sYwK/3/

Methodology:

We conducted a survey with a nationally representative sample based on U.S. Census Bureau data. Respondents were asked about their viewing habits as well as food and drink consumption during college basketball tournament season.

Total respondents: 1,002

Margin of error: +/- 3.1%

Country: United States (USA)

Region: All Regions

Gender: All Genders

Gender balancing: Census

Age of respondents: 18鈥�99+

Age balancing: Basic Census

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Our focus may be on making delicious pizzas, but there is another component that takes priority here at Home Run Inn, and that鈥檚 giving back to those in need. Year round we try to do as much as we can to give back. The end of November kicked off our partnership with Ann and Robert H Lurie Children鈥檚 hospital of Chicago. Starting on November 28^th and running through December 24th, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the hospital. Looking to find ways you can give back? Here are four easy ways to make a difference in the lives of those who need it:

Get Out And Walk
A great way for an organization to raise money and awareness for a cause is to host a 5k walk or run. As a participant, it鈥檚 an easy way to show support and an awesome way to be a part of the camaraderie. Many of the walks have fun snacks and family activities as well so it鈥檚 easy to make a great morning or afternoon of supporting a good cause.

Visit a Local Food Pantry
Local food pantries are always in need of help from volunteers in a variety of ways. Stocking shelves, sorting canned goods, and delivering boxes are just a few of the constant needs a local food pantry may have. It鈥檚 a great thing for families to do together or an activity to bring together members of a community. If you don鈥檛 have the time to get out or your kids are too young to do hands on work donating canned and boxed goods in a can drive are a great way to help out too.

Clean Out Your Closets
The changing weather always provides a great opportunity to clean out your closet. We all have stuff that we no longer need that could find a great home elsewhere. Many places like the Salvation Army and hospital resale shops have easy places to drop-off and some organizations will even pick up your donations at your doorstep. During the holidays many schools or community centers host clothing drives as well.

Purchase from Brands That Give Back 
So many brands these days are conscious about giving back and weave that into their products. A company like TOMS donates a pair of shoes for every shoe purchased, Warby Parker donates glasses, and there are so many more brands that follow suit.

Spend some time with those who need it
Whether you spend time in a children鈥檚 hospital, an elderly care facility or at an animal shelter, lend some time to those who need it most!

Help us give back to the communities that have supported us since the beginning. Some charities that are near and dear to our hearts are the , , , various pantries throughout the Chicago-land area like the  and the   and .

No matter how you choose to donate 鈥� via time, money, or in-kind goods, giving back is not only helpful to so many, it also feels good inside. So get out this holiday season and give back!

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Help us give hope to a child this Holiday Season. Now through December 19^th we will be donating a portion of our proceeds on all pizzas sold in the Chicagoland area to Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children鈥檚 Hospital of Chicago. It鈥檚 never been easier, or tastier, to give a child the gift of a brighter and healthier future.

Just look for your favorite Home Run Inn all natural pizza in your grocer鈥檚 freezer or visit one of our 9 Chicagoland restaurant locations, with the newest being in Lakeview. You can even cater your holiday party! To find the location or retailer near you, you can use our pizza finder!

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Today, Home Run Inn was honored to be a part of Chicago鈥檚 Go Red for Woman event!
Some of HRI鈥檚 wonderful women joined together to help the fight against heart disease at the Go Red for Women fundraiser event at Macy鈥檚 State Street. It was a great way to come together as a team and support a cause that is near and dear to our hearts鈥un intended.
Heart Month may be ending, but your heart should always be top of mind. Share with us why you Go Red! #ChicagoGoesRed

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