--- title: Marriott Bonvoy Brings Game Day Stories to Life With Its 'Where description: Fans Can Enter for a Chance to Win an Exclusive Experience at the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four. BETHESDA, Md., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Game day type: news url: https://www.foundrole.com/companies/marriott-international-inc/news/marriott-bonvoy-brings-game-day-stories-to-life-with-its-where-gameday-checks-in-campaign-exclusive-live-from-the-bracket-podcast-series-and-ncaa-women-s-final-four-1-point-drop date: 2026-03-10T14:01:32Z og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/f3iz14/marriott-bonvoy-brings-game-day-stories-to-life-with-its-where-gameday-checks-in-campaign-exclusive-live-from-the-bracket-podcast-series-and-ncaa-women-s-final-four-1-point-drop.png?v=1 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Companies url: https://www.foundrole.com/companies - label: Marriott International url: https://www.foundrole.com/companies/marriott-international - label: ", Inc News" url: https://www.foundrole.com/companies/marriott-international-inc/news --- **Author:** PrNewswire **Company:** [Marriott International](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/marriott-international) **Published:** Mar 10, 2026 _Fans Can Enter for a Chance to Win an Exclusive Experience at the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four._ BETHESDA, Md., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Game day isn't just about what happens in play, it's the journey, the anticipation, the highs and lows, and the memories made along the way. From pep talks in hotel hallways and postgame recovery to late-night celebrations after big wins, these moments shape the stories that athletes, coaches, families, and fans carry with them for their lifetimes. To honor the moments that define the journey, [Marriott Bonvoy®](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=3015352396&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fdefault.mi&a=Marriott+Bonvoy%C2%AE) is launching its "[Where Gameday Checks In](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=308849832&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriottbonvoy.com%2Fgameday&a=Where+Gameday+Checks+In)" campaign along with an exclusive _Live From the Bracket_ podcast series and an NCAA® Women's Final Four® 1-Point Drop. [![Marriott Bonvoy partners with Ilona Maher and Sam Coffey for new ‘Where Gameday Checks In’ Campaign](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2929733/MARRIOTT_INTERNATIONAL_INC__Game_Day.jpg "Marriott Bonvoy partners with Ilona Maher and Sam Coffey for new ‘Where Gameday Checks In’ Campaign") ](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2929733/MARRIOTT_INTERNATIONAL_INC__Game_Day.html) To celebrate the moments that make sports travel unforgettable, Marriott Bonvoy is teaming up with the [_Show Me Something_ podcast](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=4148603148&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40ShowMe_Pod&a=Show+Me+Something%C2%A0podcast), hosted by professional basketball player Sophie Cunningham and reality TV star and sports journalist West Wilson, to launch _Live From the Bracket_ throughout [March Madness®](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=1160237235&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncaa.com%2Fmarch-madness-live%2Fwatch&a=March+Madness%C2%AE). Debuting on March 24, the limited series will explore sport travel's lasting impact through the stories of athletes of all ages, fans, and families. Available on YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, Apple, Spotify, and more, each of the four episodes will feature conversations about the culture of college hoops and life on the road, unpacking the rituals and memories that stay with you long after the final buzzer. For the premiere, Cunningham and Wilson will kick things off at the [JW Marriott Indianapolis'](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=3438896631&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Findjw-jw-marriott-indianapolis%2Foverview%2F&a=JW+Marriott+Indianapolis%27) signature bracket installation as teams are ceremonially advanced in real time, bringing fans directly into the excitement and momentum of March Madness. The duo will return to the iconic bracket display during Men's Final Four® weekend in Indianapolis, closing out the series in front of one of college basketball's most recognizable backdrops. Marriott Bonvoy is also giving fans a chance to create their own unforgettable memories. [Marriott Bonvoy Moments™](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=1391423935&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoments.marriottbonvoy.com%2Fen-us&a=Marriott+Bonvoy+Moments%E2%84%A2) will launch a [Women's Final Four 1-Point Drop](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=3943704630&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoments.marriottbonvoy.com%2Fen-us%2Fone-point-drops%2Funited-states&a=Women%27s+Final+Four+1-Point+Drop) on March 16. Marriott Bonvoy members will have a chance to redeem just one Marriott Bonvoy point, earned through travel or everyday activities like credit card purchases, rideshares, and dining, for once in a lifetime experiences. The 1-Point Drop Moment includes a four-night stay at the [Sheraton Phoenix Downtown](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=2115142684&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Fphxgp-sheraton-phoenix-downtown%2Foverview%2F&a=Sheraton+Phoenix+Downtown), Women's Final Four suite tickets, and VIP seats at a live taping of a _Live From the Bracket_ episode in Phoenix. Starting March 20, fans can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win[[1]](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=1343527990&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-authoring.marriott.com%2Fnewscenter%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F10%2Fmarriott-bonvoy-brings-game-day-stories-to-life-with-its-where-gameday-checks-in-campaign-exclusive-live-from-the-bracket-podcast-series-and-ncaa-womens-final-four-1-point-drop%23ftnt1&a=%5B1%5D) tickets to the Men's Final Four in 2026, or tickets to the Women's Final Four and Men's Final Four in 2027 by commenting on _Live From the Bracket_ posts on _Show Me Something's_ [Instagram](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=3426337984&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fshowme_pod%2F&a=Instagram). "Our new 'Where Gameday Checks In' campaign is rooted in a simple truth: the moments that happen around the game are often the ones that stay with us," said **Mandy Gill, Managing Vice President, Brands, Marketing and Digital, U.S. and Canada, Marriott International**. "Both sports and travel have an impact on shaping who we become, and Marriott Bonvoy elevates the experience of being there by bringing these moments to life across more than 30 hotel brands. As a lifelong travel partner, Marriott Bonvoy helps athletes, families, and fans turn every sports trip into a meaningful memory. Our new commercial, "Live From the Bracket," and the Women's Final Four 1-Point Drop are only the beginning of the stories we will continue to share across sports and seasons." Marriott Bonvoy's new "Where Gameday Checks In" [campaign](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=4178932367&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLu_CKZK3SEq8X_DMUoFSTmIwjZ78G2_Qt&a=campaign) brings to life a series of linear spots that capture the moments before the buzzer, beyond the field, and long after the final whistle. Set across a variety of Marriott Bonvoy properties, the stories follow athletes, teams[[2]](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=518498438&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-authoring.marriott.com%2Fnewscenter%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F10%2Fmarriott-bonvoy-brings-game-day-stories-to-life-with-its-where-gameday-checks-in-campaign-exclusive-live-from-the-bracket-podcast-series-and-ncaa-womens-final-four-1-point-drop%23ftnt2&a=%5B2%5D), and fans as they prepare, celebrate, and connect through the shared rituals of sports travel. Complementing the commercials, Marriott Bonvoy will launch a social series, _Hotel Highlights_, giving fans a closer look at the stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and iconic athletes featured throughout the campaign. The campaign spotlights Marriott Bonvoy as the official hotel partner of the [NCAA](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=2824773893&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Floyalty%2Fpartners%2Fmarriott-bonvoy-ncaa&a=NCAA) and the [U.S. Soccer Federation](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=2859404698&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Floyalty%2Fbonvoy-partners%2Fmarriott-bonvoy-us-soccer.mi&a=U.S.+Soccer+Federation),[[3]](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=615955222&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-authoring.marriott.com%2Fnewscenter%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F10%2Fmarriott-bonvoy-brings-game-day-stories-to-life-with-its-where-gameday-checks-in-campaign-exclusive-live-from-the-bracket-podcast-series-and-ncaa-womens-final-four-1-point-drop%23ftnt3&a=%5B3%5D) celebrating the special memories that are made around game day. Developed with Wieden+Kennedy New York and directed by award-winning filmmakers Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, directors of the film _Little Miss Sunshine_, the linear spots bring game-day energy to life. Legendary UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma delivers a pre-game pep talk to guard Azzi Fudd and the Huskies over free breakfast at [Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites South Kingstown Newport Area](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=233045640&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Fpvdfk-fairfield-inn-and-suites-south-kingstown-newport-area%2Foverview%2F&a=Fairfield+by+Marriott+Inn+%26+Suites+South+Kingstown+Newport+Area). Rugby powerhouse Ilona Maher cheers on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team player Sam Coffey as she hones her dribbling skills poolside at [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Los Angeles Downey](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=1962405623&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Flaxsd-springhill-suites-los-angeles-downey%2Foverview%2F&a=SpringHill+Suites+by+Marriott+Los+Angeles+Downey), along with three University of Texas football players getting game-ready in a guest room. At [Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=2185806472&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Flaxad-courtyard-anaheim-resort-convention-center%2Foverview%2F&a=Courtyard+by+Marriott+Anaheim), the University of Oregon Duck gets hyped in his room, while at [TownePlace Suites by Marriott Murfreesboro](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=1521401787&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Fbnamt-towneplace-suites-murfreesboro%2Foverview%2F&a=TownePlace+Suites+by+Marriott+Murfreesboro), college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Peter gear up for the day. The cross-channel campaign launched on March 1, in-stadium during the SheBelieves Cup, followed by a social and digital rollout on Meta, TikTok, and other platforms beginning March 10. The :30 and :15 linear spots will air during NCAA March Madness and U.S. Soccer friendlies throughout the year. For more information on _Live From the Bracket_, follow Marriott Bonvoy and _Show Me Something_ on social, check out the [1-Point Drop](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=1613793605&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoments.marriottbonvoy.com%2Fen-us%2Fone-point-drops%2Funited-states&a=1-Point+Drop), and visit [moments.marriottbonvoy.com](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4637153-1&h=1201175640&u=http%3A%2F%2Fmoments.marriottbonvoy.com%2F&a=moments.marriottbonvoy.com) for additional unforgettable experiences throughout the tournament. | [1] No purchase necessary. Must be a Marriott Bonvoy member to claim prize. 18+ in 50 U.S./D.C. 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