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2011 NCAA Tournament Schedule

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:53:50 -0500

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Selection Sunday, March 13, 6 p.m. ET (CBS)

First Four: March 15 and 16 (truTV)
UD Arena, Dayton, OH
Host: University of Dayton

1st and 2nd Rounds: March 17 and 19

1st & 2nd Round Tickets & Venue Info

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

1st & 2nd Round Tickets & Venue Info

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

Venue & Ticket Info

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

Venue & Ticket Info

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

Venue & Ticket Info

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

Venue & Ticket Info

Final Four: April 2 and 4
Houston, TX

Reliant Stadium

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+ Schedule of Final Four Related Events (besides the games)

including Bracket Town, trophy presentations, etc.

2011 Final Four: Houston

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:49:29 -0500

April 2 and April 4, 2010

Houston, TX

Reliant Stadium

Houston will host America's premier college sporting event - the 2011 NCAA Final Four.

Selection Sunday will be on March 13, 2010, and the following weeks will lead up to the semifinals in Houston. The first men's national semifinal on Saturday, April 2 will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. (ET) and as usual will be televised on CBS. The men's national championship game will air at approximately 9:15 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 4. (Complete 2011 NCAA Tournament V Schedule.)

Like the last two year, the 2011 Final Four will be held in a football stadium. The event is "hosted" by Rice University & Houston University

Want to head to the games? 2011 Final Four Ticket Info & Links

Reliant Stadium
One Reliant Park • Houston, TX

Reliant Stadium Seating Chart & Parking Info

Directions to Reliant Stadium

Other Final Four Activities & Sites

+ Final Four 2011 Event Schedule

Bracket Town, Awards Ceremonies, Concerts, More

+ Houston Downtown Map

Links:

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+ 2011 Final Four Info on Wikipedia

+ Official 2011 Final Four Website

2011 NCAA Tournament: Regional Venues & Ticket Info

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:52:14 -0500

Regional Venue Information: March 24th to 27th

West Regional: March 24 and 26

Anaheim, CA
Honda Center
Host: Big West Conference

Anaheim Tickets

Anaheim VIP Packages

Honda Center Website

2695 E. Katella Avenue - Arena Map

Southeast Regional: March 24 and 26

New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Arena
Host: Tulane University

New Orleans Tickets

New Orleans VIP Packages

New Orleans Arena Website

1501 Girod Street

East Regional: March 25 and 27

Newark, NJ
Prudential Center
Host: Seton Hall University

Newark Tickets

Newark VIP Packages

Prudential Center Website

165 Mulberry Street - Arena Map

Southwest Regional: March 25 and 27

San Antonio, TX
Alamodome
Host: University of Texas-San Antonio

San Antonio Tickets

San Antonio VIP Packages

Alamodome Website

100 Montana Street

2011 NCAA Tournament: 1st & 2nd Round Venue Info

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:38:14 -0500

The first round proper (not including the new "First Four") features two sessions (4 games total) at each venue. These usually start from noon until 1 pm, but times are not final until after selection sunday. 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 & Turner finalize their television schedule.

Thursday March 17th & Saturday March 19th, 2011

Denver, CO

Pepsi Center
Host: Mountain West Conference

Tickets

Arena Website

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

Arena Website

Tucson, AZ
McKale Center
Host: University of Arizona
Tickets

Arena Website

Washington, DC
Verizon Center
Host: Georgetown University

Tickets

Arena Website

Friday March 18th & Sunday March 20th, 2011

Charlotte, NC

Time Warner Cable Arena
Host: University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Tickets

Chicago, IL
United Center
Host: Big Ten Conference
Tickets

Arena Website

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

Arena Website

Tulsa, OK
BOK Center,
Host: University of Tulsa

Tickets

Arena Website

2011 Final Four: Reliant Stadium Seating Chart & Parking

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:01:19 -0500

Reliant Stadium
One Reliant Park • Houston, TX

Parking

There are thousands of parking spaces within a short walk of Reliant Stadium in Houston. Parking Map.

Reliant Park Website

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2011 Final Four Houston: Schedule of Events

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:39:35 -0500

There's more to the Final Four than just the games.. check out these other exciting events the NCAA has to offer. Info culled from NCAA.com and other sources:

Thursday, March 31st - Monday, April 4th

Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero

Location: George R Brown Convention Center
Admission: $10 (ages 12 and over), $6 (ages 3-11, college students*, senior citizens (55 and older), and military*), Free (ages 2 and under)
*Appropriate ID required. Tickets may be purchased in advance at participating area Meijer stores or on the day of the event at Indiana Convention Center.

Hours: Thursday, March 31: 5 -- 10 p.m.; Friday, April 1: 10 a.m. -- 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2: 10 a.m. -- 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 3: 12 -- 8 p.m.; Monday, April 4: 12 -- 7 p.m.
Description: Come play with the best at Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero - the ultimate fan experience. Fans of all ages can test their skills and enjoy championship action with basketball competitions, clinics, performances, autograph sessions and photo ops, the latest in interactive games and demonstrations, prizes and more. Everyone's a champion at Bracket Town.

Tickets: Tickets

Friday, April 1st - Monday, April 4th

Powerade 3v3 Tournament
Location: George R Brown Convention Center

More Info: Registration & Info

Big Dance Concert Series
Location: Discovery Green

Hours: Friday 4-10:30, Saturday 11:30-8, Sunday 3-10:30

Acts: Kings of Leon (Saturday)

Friday, April 1

USBWA Awards Breakfast
Location: George R Brown Convention Center
Admission: $75
Hours: 8 a.m.
Description: The basketball writers will hand out the organizations' National Coach and National Player of the Year awards.

Final Four Team Practices
Location: Reliant Stadium
Admission: Free
Hours: Noon - 4 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Description: Come watch the student-athletes from the 2011 NCAA Final Four teams in their final practice before the national semifinal games. Enjoy the opportunity to hear from each head coach of the participating Final Four teams after the practice session is completed. Fans in attendance will be randomly selected to win national semifinal and championship game tickets throughout the day! Practice times are based on team seeding:
Noon - 12:50 p.m.: Game No. 1 Lower Seed
1 - 1:50 p.m.: Game No. 2 Lower Seed
2:10 - 3 p.m.: Game No. 1 Higher Seed
3:10 - 4 p.m.: Game No. 2 Higher Seed

Reese's College All-Star Game
Location: Reliant Stadium
Admission: Free
Hours: 4:30 p.m.
Description: The Reese's College All-Star Game features two teams comprised of the top collegiate senior student-athletes in the country. For the fourth year, the game will be played in the Final Four venue and will provide Indiana residents and other NCAA basketball fans the chance to see many of the best college basketball players perform in action for free!

Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti

Location: Reliant Stadium, Blue Lot

Admission: Open to game-ticket holders only

Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Description: The Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti is a new pregame addition to Final Four Weekend festivities, and will feature live music, food and beverages (for purchase) and sport interactives.

Saturday, April 2

NCAA Youth Clinics (sponsored by vitaminwater
Locations: University of Houston, Houston Baptist University, Texas Southern University, John Reagan High school
Admission: Free (Participants must be between 8-16 years of age [boys and girls] and pre-registered).
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NCAA Youth Clinics Registration
Description: The NCAA Youth Clinics are a community outreach program that connects kids ages 8 - 16 with the basketball championship and provides them with resources designed to have a lasting impact. Participants receive sport instruction from NCAA coaches and student-athletes and get valuable information on fitness, healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship. The clinics also feature a session for parents and guardians with information on recruiting, academic and eligibility issues.

Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti

Location: Reliant Stadium, Blue Lot

Admission: Open to game-ticket holders only

Hours: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 3

NCAA Final Four Dribble
Start: Herman Square at City Hall
Finish: George R Brown Convention Center
Admission: Free
Hours: 3 - 4 p.m.
Description: Basketball fans, under the age of 18, will have the opportunity to dribble from City Hall to the Convention Center. Participants will receive a free basketball and t-shirt courtesy of the NCAA. Participants wearing the Final Four Dribble t-shirt will also receive free admission to Bracket Town on event day.

AT&T NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show

Location: Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center

Admission: $15

Hours: 6 p.m.

Description: Come see the top men’s college players and coaches, as well as some legends of the game, receive awards from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The Division I All-American first and second team members will be present along with two coaches making it to the NCAA Championship game. Among the awards to be presented are the UPS NABC Coach of the Year Awards, the NABC Player of the Year Awards, the Under Armour Defensive Player of the Year, Big Man of the Year and the Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T to the nation’s most outstanding player.

Monday, April 4

NCAA Sports Career & College Expo
Location: Butler University - Hinkle Fieldhouse
Admission: Free
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Description: The NCAA Men's Final Four Sports Career & College Expo will enlist professionals from all aspects of the sports industry to inform, educate and enlighten high school and college students on athletics and non-athletics sports career options in addition to giving them an opportunity to meet with local and national college representatives.

NABC Championship Trophy Presentation Celebration
Location: National Champion Team Hotel
Admission: Free
Hours: Postgame
Description: Winning coach and student-athletes will be presented with the NABC championship trophy in a pep rally setting for all fans to enjoy.

Games: Televised on CBS HD

Reliant Stadium.

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

National Championship Game
Monday, April 4th
9:21 PM ET

For other smaller events, check the NCAA website for the latest Houston Final Four events. Please email shawn@collegehoops.net if you'd like to add an event to the list.

2011 Final Four Tickets: Houston

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:21:06 -0500

Tickets can still be had for the 2011 Final Four in Houston, you just need to know where to look. Here are some places to get individual game tickets, all-session passes, and complete travel packages.

PrimeSport.com

VIP/Hospitality Final Four Packages (including hotel)

Fan2Fan Experience

Sell tickets through the NCAA's official exchange

RazorGator.com

No long the "official" provider of hospitality packages, but still a decent option.

StubHub.com

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

TicketSolutions.com

Hard to get tickets, though pricey.

Others

Ebay.com - search for "Final Four"

Reliant Stadium

Reliant Stadium Seating Chart & Parking Info

Directions to Reliant Stadium

More Information

Other Final Four & NCAA Venue Info

2011 Final Four: Reliant Stadium Directions

Shawn Siegel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:10:35 -0500

Reliant Stadium, host of the 2011 Final Four, is a short drive south of downtown Houston, off of I-610. It is also accesible via Houston MetroRail.

Map your way to the stadium using this handy Google Map, or check an in-depth Reliant Stadium Parking Map.

From the North

Take I-45 (south) or Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south)
Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 Loop (west)
Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
From South Main turn right on McNee
Enter main gate at Reliant Park

From the South

Take I-45 (north) or Hwy. 288 (north) to 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
From South Main turn right on McNee
Enter main gate at Reliant Park

From the East 'Take I-10 (west) to 610 (south)

Take 610 (south) to Fannin or South Main exit
Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
From South Main turn right on McNee
Enter main gate at Reliant Park

From the West

Take I-10 (east) to 610 (south)
Take 610 (south) to South Main or Fannin exit
Exit and turn left on South Main or Fannin '
From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
From South Main turn right on McNee
Enter main gate at Reliant Park

From Hobby Airport

Take Broadway to I-45 (north)

Take I-45 (north) to 610 (west)
Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
From South Main turn right on McNee
Enter main gate at Reliant Park

From Bush IAH Airport

Take Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south)
Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 (west)
Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
From South Main turn right on McNee
Enter main gate at Reliant Park

Airports

Hobby Airport (15 mins away)

Bush Airport (30-40 mins away)

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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

Arena Website
Ticket Info
Premium Ticket Packages

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

Arena Website
Ticket Info
Premium Ticket Packages

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

Arena Website
Ticket Info
Premium Ticket Packages

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ford Center
Host: Big 12 Conference

Arena Website
Ticket Info
Premium Ticket Packages

Friday March 19th & Sunday March 21st, 2010

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

Arena Website
Ticket Info

Premium Ticket Packages

Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Host: Jacksonville University

Arena Website
Ticket Info

Premium Ticket Packages

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bradley Center
Host: Marquette University

Arena Website
Ticket Info
Premium Ticket Packages

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

Arena Website
Ticket Info
Premium Ticket Packages

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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!

South Regional Tickets : Ticketmaster

South Regional Hotel/Ticket/VIP Packages : PrimeSport

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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