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March Madness is coming to an end as it makes its way to the Valley this weekend. The Men’s Final Four Basketball Games and the Championship Game will be right here in Glendale, April 6 and 8.
Around that time, families are invited to a number of exciting events taking place around the Valley, most of them, FREE. Since the teams are still playing each other, we can’t list who’s playing in the Final Four yet, but we can list everything else that will be going on April 5 – 8 in the Valley of the Sun.
Men’s Final Four Fan Fest
Phoenix Convention Center – 100 North 3rd St, Phoenix, 85004
April 5 – 8, 2024
April 5 from noon to 8 p.m.
April 6 & 7 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
NCAA March Madness Musical Festival
Margaret T. Hance Park – 67 W. Culver St, Downtown Phoenix, 85003
April 5 – 7, 2024
All 3 days, taking place late afternoon through evening. Click here for exact days/times/artists.
All FREE Concerts – Parking is limited and line-up for the Concerts begins at 7 a.m. Click here for more details.
Reese’s Men’s Final Four Friday
State Farm Stadium – 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 85305
April 5, 2024
Family Activities and demonstration games all FREE.
Event begins at 10 a.m. and finishes around 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate
State Farm Stadium (Great Lawn) – 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 85305
April 5, 6 & 8, 2024
Pre-Games tailgate with free fun for the whole family.
April 5: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Before Reese’s Final Four)
April 6: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Before Final Four Games)
April 8: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Before Final Game)
Keep in mind, these Tailgate parties come with a charge for parking (except on April 5) since they’re right before the games, so it’s really not a deal if you’re not going to the game. Click here for details.
No deals on the Final Four Games, but just so you know –
State Farm Stadium – 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 85305
The Men’s Final 4 Basketball Games are on April 6
Game 1, Purdue vs. NC State, begins at 1 p.m.
Game 2, UConn vs. Alabama, begins at or around 5:30 p.m.
Both Semifinal Games, on April 6, cost between $250 to $450 per ticket. Not on the cheap!
The Men’s Final Championship is on April 8
The Final Championship Game, Purdue vs. UConn begins around 6:20 p.m. with the gate opening as early as 1 p .m.
The Final Championship costs between $189 – $450 per ticket. Definitely not on the cheap!
Maybe not quite a deal, an April 6 Final Four & April 8 Championship double ticket costs between $520 – $1980. Really not on the cheap!
Here’s a schedule for all events surrounding March Madness here in the Valley where you can click on links for details about each event.
Parking details and maps for all March Madness events in the Valley are here.
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 262-6225
