Venues

2010 NCAA Tournament: 1st & 2nd Round Venue Info

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:09:37 -0500

The first round features two sessions (2 games each) at each venue. These tend to start at noon, but times are not final as of now. Evening sessions are usually at 6pm. Second round games on the weekend tend to start at noon, but specific game times will be announced later on when CBS finalizes its television schedule.

Thursday March 18th & Saturday March 20th, 2010

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Arena
Host: Tulane University

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Providence, Rhode Island
Dunkin Donuts Center
Host: Big East Conference/Providence College

Arena Website
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San Jose, California
HP Pavilion
Host: San Jose State University

Arena Website
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ford Center
Host: Big 12 Conference

Arena Website
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Friday March 19th & Sunday March 21st, 2010

Buffalo, New York
HSBC Arena
Buffalo, New York
Host: MAAC/Canisius/Niagara

Arena Website
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Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Host: Jacksonville University

Arena Website
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bradley Center
Host: Marquette University

Arena Website
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Spokane, Washington
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Host: Washington State University

Arena Website
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2010 Final Four Info: Indianapolis

South Regional: Houston

West Regional: Salt Lake City

Midwest Regional: St Louis

East Regional: Syracuse

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Houston Regional Info: 2010 NCAA Tournament

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:28:01 -0500

South Regional

Friday & Sunday, March 26 and 28, 2010

Reliant Stadium
Houston, TX

Host: Rice University/University of Houston

Houston will be the home of the 2011 & 2016 Final Four!

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Stadium Information: From TicketSolutions.com

Houston - Reliant Stadium
Part of the Reliant Park venue, Reliant Stadium is located in downtown Houston, Texas, and is the home of the Houston Texans NFL team. The facility has a seating capacity greater than 70,000 and features a retractable roof, the first NFL stadium to do so. Besides the retractable roof, Reliant Stadium also makes use of glazed walls, giving it an open-air feeling. Because of the glazing techniques used to design Reliant, the stadium looks as if it's glowing at night. The facility is accessible from I-45 or the I-10. Houston also makes use of the METRORail service, which runs directly to Reliant Park.

Box Office #

Reliant Stadium information 832-667-1400

Website
Reliant Stadium Website

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Syracuse Regional Info: 2010 NCAA Tournament

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:27:10 -0500

East Regional

Thursday & Saturday, March 25 and 27, 2010

Carrier Dome
Syracuse, NY
Host: Syracuse University

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Syracuse - Carrier Dome
The Carrier Dome is located on the campus of Syracuse University, boasting a seating capacity of at least 33,000. It is the home for the Syracuse basketball, football and lacrosse teams. The "Dome" features two 15x25 LED video boards at south and northwest corners of the facility. The Carrier Dome can be accessed by either I-81 or by I-481, and is serviced by CENTRO buses, taking fans to and from the remote parking areas.

Directions

From I-81, use exits 17 & 18, and follow the signs for Dome Parking.

Website

Carrier Dome Website

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Salt Lake City Regional Info: 2010 NCAA Tournament

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:26:09 -0500

West Regional

Thursday & Saturday, March 25 and 27, 2010

EnergySolutions Arena
Salt Lake City, UT
Host: University of Utah

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Salt Lake City - EnergySolutions Arena
The EnergySolutions Arena is located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah and is the home arena of the Utah Jazz and Arena Football's Utah Blaze. The arena holds 19,911 fans, while also having a large selection of luxury suites and club-level seating. EnergySolutions Arena is accessible from all directions be either taking I-15 (north or south) or I-80 (east or west). Once in Salt Lake City, fans can get to the arena using TRAX service from the Arena station stop.

Box Office #

(801) 325-2000

Website

Arena Website

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St Louis Regional Info: 2010 NCAA Tournament

Shawn Siegel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:24:33 -0500

Midwest Regional

Friday & Sunday, March 26 and 28, 2010

Edward Jones Dome
St Louis, MO

Host: Missouri Valley Conference

St Louis hosted the Final Four in 2005

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St Louis - Edward Jones Dome
The Edward James Dome is located in downtown St Louis, Missouri and is the home to the NFL's St. Louis Rams. The facility has a capacity of at least 66,000 fans, including club and luxury seating. Fans can access Edward Jones Dome via I-44, I-64 and I-55. The facility features a number of modern amenities, including two Sony JumboTrons standing 20 feet high and 26 feet wide. For those sitting in the luxury suites or club-level seating, the Edward James Dome features 42,500 square feet of bars and food services.

Directions

In the heart of downtown St. Louis, the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center is easily accessible from major interstates I-70, I-55, I-44 and I-64 (Hwy. 40).

Website

Edward Jones Dome Website

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2010 Final Four Tickets

CHN — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:26:12 -0500

Tickets can still be had for the 2010 Final Four in Indianapolis, you just need to know where to look. Here are some places to get individual game tickets, all-session passes, and complete travel packages.

RazorGator.com

All-Session, Semifinals, Finals tickets. The "official" provider of hospitality packages.

+ also, you can sell tickets to the games as part of the "Fan2Fan Experience"

PrimeSport.com

VIP Final Four Packages (including hotel)

StubHub.com

Individual tickets & packages. Some good low-end seats/prices.

TicketSolutions.com

Hard to get tickets up close, though pricey, and more.

Others

Ebay.com - search for "Final Four"

Lucas Oil Stadium

Lucas Oil Stadium Seating Chart & Parking Info

Directions to Lucas Oil Stadium

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Indianapolis Final Four: Other Sites & Attractions

CHN — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:03:30 -0500

There's much more to do in Indianapolis besides watching the games. Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana, and the 14th largest city in the U.S, so there is plenty to see. Some of our favorites:

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 West 16th Street • Indianapolis, IN • 317.481.8500 • 800.822.4639
Built in 1909, this is one of the most celebrated auto raceways in the world. Each May, more than 400,000 spectators throng to the 2.5-mile oval course to watch the Indianapolis 500, the largest single-day sporting event in the world, boasting the largest purse in motor racing. The Speedway also hosts the NASCAR Brickyard 400 in August and the Senior PGA Brickyard Crossing Tournament in September.

Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Road • Indianapolis, IN 46208 • 317.920.2660
This world-class museum has notable paintings by El Greco, Rubens, American Impressionists, and European neo-Impressionists. Other strengths include African art, Japanese Edo-period paintings, American furniture, textiles, costumes, and a superb collection of Turner works on paper. The sculpture garden includes Robert Indiana's famed LOVE. In summer, the museum hosts Summer on the Terrace, which is actually a swinging scene for singles. Outdoor movies are shown on the lawn during the summer; you can see one of your favorite camp classics while enjoying a picnic with friends.

Indianapolis Zoo
1200 West Washington • Indianapolis, IN 46222 • 317.630.2001
The Indianapolis Zoo is the only major new zoo in recent decades anywhere in the nation. This $64-million, 64-acre facility houses 2,000 animals roaming through simulated environments. Don't miss the world's largest enclosed Whale and Dolphin Pavilion

Indianapolis Raceway Park
10267 East U.S. 136 • Indianapolis, IN • 317.291.4090
Owned and operated by the National Hot Rod Association, the IRP's three courses host more than 60 events a year. Highlights include drag racing, car shows, and the NHRA U.S. Nationals

Other Sites

Indiana Reparatory Theatre

White River State Park

NCAA Hall of Champions

Education

Indianapolis is the home of Butler University (Hinkle Fieldhouse is a famous college basketball arena.), IUPUI, University of Indianapolis, and other colleges & institutes.

Sports

The Pacers are home twice during the Final Four, on Friday the 2nd (vs Miami) and Sunday the 4th (vs Houston)

Links

Indianapolis - Wikipedia

VisitIndy.com

Indianapolis Map

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2010 Final Four: Lucas Oil Stadium Directions

CHN — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:30:08 -0500

Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, host of the 2010 Final Four, is easily accessible by car from Interstate Highway's 65 & 70. Over 40,000 parking spaces are within walking distance of the stadium. You can find information about specific lots here.

Map your way to the stadium using this handy Google Map.

From North: Chicago, IL

I-65 South to West Street (Exit 114).
Straight (south) to South Street.

From North: Fort Wayne, IN, Lansing, MI

I-69 South to I-465. South to I-70 West (Exit 44) to I-65
North to West Street (Exit 114); Straight to South Street.

From West: St Louis, MO, Terre Haute, IN

I-70 East to West Street (Exit 79A).
Left (north) to South Street.

From West: Springfield, IL, Champaign, IL

I-74 East to I-465 South (Exit 73A); Follow I-465 South to I-70 East. Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Left (north) to South Street.

From South: Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN

I-65 North to I-70 West (Exit 110B);
Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A).
Right (north) to South Street.

From Southeast: Cincinnati, OH

I-74 West to I-465 West; Follow I-465 West to I-65 North. I-65
North to I-70 West; Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Right
(north) to South Street.

From East: Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA

I-70 West to I-65 North; Follow I-65 North to West Street
(Exit 114);
Left (south) to South Street.

Indianapolis International Airport

http://www.indianapolisairport.com/

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2011 NCAA Tournament: A Look Ahead

Shawn Siegel — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:03:09 -0500

The 2011 NCAA Tournament culminates with the Final Four in Houston, TX. Houston will also be the home of the Final Four in 2016. The format of the 2011 Tournament will be the same as usual, although there has been talk of expanding the event in future years, it will not impact 2011.

The Lousiana Superdome, which will host the 2012 Final Four, gets a test run here in the Regional Finals. Interestingly, the Regional Finals will be played at 2 massive 30,000+ stadiums (Superdome & Alamodome), and 2 standard arenas.

Opening Round: March 15
UD Arena, Dayton, OH
Host: University of Dayton

1st and 2nd Rounds: March 17 and 19
Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
Host: Mountain West Conference

St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL
Host: University of South Florida

McKale Center, Tucson, AZ
Host: University of Arizona

Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Host: Georgetown University

1st and 2nd Rounds: March 18 and 20
Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC
Host: University of North Carolina-Charlotte

United Center, Chicago, IL
Host: Big Ten Conference

Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH
Host: Cleveland State University

BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
Host: University of Tulsa

West Regional: March 24 and 26
Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
Host: Big West Conference

Southeast Regional: March 24 and 26
Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Host: Tulane University

East Regional: March 25 and 27
Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Host: Seton Hall University

Southwest Regional: March 25 and 27
Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Host: University of Texas-San Antonio

Final Four: April 2 and 4
Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
Hosts: University of Houston, Rice University