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2009 Final Four Tickets

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:36:07 -0800

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Event	Date / Time	Location	View Tickets
NCAA - Mens Final Four (Both Days)	4/4/2009 TBA	Ford Field (Detroit, MI)	View Tickets
NCAA - Mens Final Four (Saturday Only)	4/4/2009 TBA	Ford Field (Detroit, MI)	View Tickets
NCAA - Mens Final Four (Monday Only)	4/6/2009 TBA	Ford Field (Detroit, MI)	View Tickets

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2009 Final Four: Ford Field Directions

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:26:54 -0800

Directions to Ford Field

FROM SOUTHWEST DETROIT, DOWNRIVER SUBURBS AND TOLEDO
Follow northbound I-75 (Fisher Freeway) and exit at Grand River Avenue (Exit 50). Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River and Woodward Avenues. Continue on the Service Drive and turn right on Brush St. Proceed one block, and Ford Field will be on the left.

FROM ANN ARBOR, METRO AIRPORT AND WESTERN SUBURBS
Follow I-94 (Ford Freeway) eastbound to southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) to I-375 and exit at Madison Avenue (exit on the left). Turn right at the first light, St. Antoine St. Proceed one block, and Ford Field will be on the left.

FROM LANSING, NOVI, NORTHERN WAYNE AND WESTERN OAKLAND COUNTY SUBURBS
(From Lansing, Novi area, take I-96 East to I-275 South to continue on I-96 East). Take I-96 East to I-75 (Fisher Freeway) North and exit at Grand River Avenue (Exit 50). Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River and Woodward Avenues. Continue on the Service Drive and turn right on Brush St. Proceed one block, and Ford Field will be on the left.

FROM SOUTHFIELD, NORTHWESTERN DETROIT, NORTHERN SUBURBS AND OAKLAND COUNTY
Follow M-10 (Lodge Freeway) South to northbound I-75 (Fisher Freeway) and exit at Grand River Avenue (Exit 50). Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River and Woodward Avenues. Continue on the Service Drive and turn right on Brush St. Proceed one block, and Ford Field will be on the left.

FROM PONTIAC, TROY AND NORTHERN DETROIT SUBURBS
Follow southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) to I-375 and exit at Madison Avenue (exit on the left). Turn right at the first light, St. Antoine St. Proceed one block, and Ford Field will be on the left.

FROM PORT HURON, GROSSE POINTE AND EASTERN SUBURBS
Follow I-94 (Ford Freeway) West to I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) South. Follow I-75 South to I-375 and exit at Madison Avenue (exit on the left). Turn right at the first light, St. Antoine St. Proceed one block, and Ford Field will be on the left.

Final Four 2009: Detroit

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:21:53 -0800

2009 Final Four: Detroit

April 4 and April 6, 2009

Detroit, MI

Ford Field

Tickets - Both Days

Tickets - Semifinals Only

Tickets - Finals Only

On April 4, 2009, Detroit will host America's premier college basketball sporting event - the 2009 NCAA Final Four.

The first men's national semifinal on Saturday, April 4 will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. (ET). The men's national championship game will air at approximately 9:15 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 6. Final Four tickets are available now for early purchase and are guaranteed from Ticket Solutions.

Ford Field
2000 Brush Street • Detroit, MI 48226

Located in the heart of downtown Detroit's entertainment district, Ford Field is an industry-leading sports and entertainment development that hosts - in addition to Lions football - sporting events, concerts, banquets, corporate meetings, special events and much more.

The Lions' home is an incomparable 65,000-seat facility that includes a giant glass wall, revealing the picturesque Detroit skyline, and the old Hudson's Warehouse, originally built in 1920. The massive project encompasses a total of 1.85 million square feet of development. For the Final Four, a minimum of 70,000 seats are available.

The old Hudson's Warehouse, a major cornerstone of Ford Field, houses most of the stadium luxury seats, press box, restaurants, food courts, lounge areas, banquet facilities, entertainment venues and commercial space. The inclusion of the warehouse into the stadium project allows the sightlines at Ford Field to be among the very best in the NFL. In fact, the locker room facilities have been built in the basement of the seven-story historic Detroit structure.

The stadium has been utilized for many non-sports events as well. Detroit native Eminem hosted two concerts in July 2003 that drew nearly 100,000 people to the venue. It hosted its first big concert on October 12, 2002 when the legendary band, the Rolling Stones, performed.

Ford Field Seating Chart & Parking Info

Directions to Ford Field

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Other Final Four Activities

Schedule: Hoop City, Practices, Etc.

Detroit

Between the Games: Things to do and sites to see

More:

2009 NCAA Tournament

NCAA Tournament: Other Venues

2009 Final Four Info on Wikipedia

Official 2009 Final Four Website

Note: The 2010 Final Four will be in Indianapolis. See All Future Final Four Sites.

Ford Field: Final Four Seating Chart

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:18:10 -0800

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Final Four Tickets

Ford Field
200 Brush Street • Detroit, Michigan 48226

Parking
There are numerous privately-owned parking lots surrounding Ford Field that operate public parking on a first come, first serve basis.

Detroit Final Four: Other Things to Do

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:14:34 -0800

The American landscape was literally transformed by the ingenuity of Detroit, birthplace of the automobile and the Motown sound. The Motor City has been slower to rebound from the urban blight that plagued so many U.S. cities in the '70s and '80s, but there is no doubt that Detroit is in the throes of a rebirth. Vacant downtown buildings are quickly being replaced by new sports stadiums, posh hotels, casinos, and unique eateries. Add a renewed focus on the arts--such as the city's historic theater district--and you'll understand why Detroiters feel optimistic about their city's future. And why travelers are coming back.

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201 • 313.494.5800
In the mid-1800s, Detroit was a key stop on the Underground Railroad, through which thousands of slaves escaped to Canada. This and other aspects of African-American heritage, from African roots through slavery to civil rights struggles, are celebrated at the world's largest museum of African and African-American history and culture.

Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48202 • 313.833.1805
Begin your exploration of Detroit with this repository of the city's history. You can walk a re-created cobblestone and brick street lined with 19th-century shops, and check out the two-story assembly line in the Motor City exhibit. Interactive displays entertain children of all ages.

Detroit Zoo
8450 West Ten Mile Road • Royal Oak, MI 48068 • 248.398.0900
The Detroit Zoo is one of the finest in the nation. Its newest addition, the Arctic Ring of Life, includes the world's largest polar bear exhibit. Visitors can watch frolicking polar bears and seals through a 70-foot-long underwater Polar Passage. Other highlights include the world's largest amphibian research and exhibition center, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, a free flight aviary, and a great apes exhibit 8450 West Ten Mile Road • Royal Oak, MI 48068 • 248.398.0900

Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Boulevard • Dearborn, MI 48124 • 313.271.1620
The Henry Ford Museum, a 12-acre repository of Americana, lies behind the doors of a replica of Philadelphia's Independence Hall. You'll see everything from telephones and refrigerators to steam engines, carriages, airplanes, and--of course--cars. The multimedia presentation "The Automobile in American Life" explores our nation's infatuation with cars. Look for Ford's 1901 Model-T, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, George Washington's camp bed, the Lincoln rocking chair, and a parade of presidential vehicles.

Also: Check out a Pistons game or go gambling in a near-by Casino.. take a day trip into Canada as well.

Suggested Restaurants

Duet's
3663 Woodward • Detroit, MI • 313.831.3838
Duet's red velvet curtains and vintage loge seating combine with urban chic to create an enjoyable and unique atmosphere, one that is almost as good as its food. For lunch try the almond-crusted chicken salad with apple slices, goat cheese, and warm honey mustard. For dinner, the crispy seared salmon with tomato shallot stew is good. Enjoy live jazz on the weekends.

Tribute Restaurant
The New York Times called Tribute "the best restaurant between New York and Chicago"; and Food & Wine named its chef, Takashi Yagihashi, one of the nation's 10 best in 2000. Tribute is quickly becoming known as the place to dine in Detroit. Try the grilled orange-anise glazed duck breast or the sautéed Pacific snapper "Thai" with oyster mushrooms and somen noodles. The elegant food and decor--which includes stained glass and orchids--create a memorable evening.

2009 Final Four Detroit: Schedule of Events

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:18:27 -0800

There's more to the Final Four than just the games.. check out these other exciting events the NCAA has to offer:

Final Four Friday® - Team Practices - April 3, 2009
Fans can watch each of the four participating teams at an open practice at Ford Field free of charge to the public. Practices begin at 12 pm.

Final Four Friday® - College All-Star Game – April 3, 2009
Following the open practice, two teams of players selected by coaches from around the country will play in an all-star game that is FREE to the public.

NCAA Hoop City® refreshed by Coca Cola® - April 3 – 6, 2009
Follow the bouncing ball to Hoop City - the ultimate NCAA Basketball® experience. At Hoop City, fans of all ages can run, jump, shoot and play until the final buzzer! When we say there's something for everybody, we really mean it. There's basketball competitions, clinics, performances, photo ops, prizes, the chance to experience other NCAA® sports, autograph sessions, surprise appearances and so much more.

The Big Dance® - April 3 – 5, 2009
The Big Dance^® is a FREE, multi-day entertainment-oriented and celebrity-filled festival held in downtown Detroit.

YES Clinics® hydrated by vitaminwater revive – April 4, 2009
College coaches present instructional skill sessions in basketball while NCAA Life Skills coordinators conduct sessions in personal enrichment. Parents also participate by attending their own information session.

The Road to the Final Four® 5K Run/Walk - April 4, 2009
Enjoy a course along Detroit's scenic Riverwalk. Entry fee includes a commemorative long-sleeved Nike t-shirt for the first 1,000 registants, free admission to Hoop City® refreshed by Coca-Cola®, and a chance to win 2009 NCAA Men's Final Four® tickets for all participants. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Southeastern Michigan Early Learning Communities.

NCAA® Final Four® Dribble – April 5, 2009
Thousands of youth, 18 years of age and younger, will dribble through the streets of downtown Detroit to Hoop City.

NCAA Middle School Madness
The NCAA Middle School Madness program was initiated at the 1999 NCAA Women’s Final Four^®. As was its goal then, the Middle School Madness program provides a link between classroom learning and the Men’s and Women’s Division I Basketball Championships. As Detroit prepares to host the 2009 Final Four, the NCAA and the Detroit Local Organizing Committee will invite middle schools to participate in the Middle School Madness program.

The Middle School Madness program includes resources, lesson plans and activities that are designed to challenge young people to strive for higher levels of achievement in both athletics and academics.

Community Initiative Schedule

Game Times
Semifinals:
Saturday, April 4th
Game #1: 6:07 PM ET
Game #2: 40 minutes after the conclusion of game #1

National Championship Game
Monday, April 6th
9:21 PM ET