Daily Schedule
The Big Dance is coming, and we're excited for the road that will lead to Houston! Check back frequently as we continue to update our Schedule of Events.
| Fri, March 31 | ||
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| Time (CT) | Event | Location |
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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan
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Blue Lot
NRG Park
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10:00 a.m.
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Reese's Men's Final Four Friday Doors Open
(FREE event open to the public & FREE Parking)
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NRG Stadium
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10:10 a.m.
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TIRR Memorial Hermann Hotwheels
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Scrimmage
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NRG Stadium
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| 11:00 a.m. | Florida Atlantic Team Open Practice | NRG Stadium |
| Noon | San Diego St. Team Open Practice | NRG Stadium |
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Noon - 8:00 p.m.
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Men's Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One
FREE entry with Men's Final Four game ticket
(Exclusive: Doors open at 11:00 AM for Capital One Cardholders).
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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| 1:00 p.m. | Miami Team Open Practice | NRG Stadium |
| 2:00 p.m. | UConn Team Open Practice | NRG Stadium |
| 3:30 p.m. | Reese's NABC College All-Star Game | NRG Stadium |
| 4:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. |
March Madness Music Festival
AT&T Block Party
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Discovery Green |
| Sat, APRIL 1 | ||
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| Time (CT) | Event | Location |
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8:30 a.m.
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Houston LOC Men's Final Four 4-Miler Race Starts
(Check-In & On-Site Registration at 7:00 AM)
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Hermann Square
City Hall
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10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
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Men's Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One
FREE entry with Men's Final Four game ticket
(Exclusive: Doors open at 9:00 AM for Capital One Cardholders).
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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| 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan |
Blue Lot
NRG Park
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| 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. |
March Madness Music Festival
Move by Coca-Cola
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Discovery Green |
| 3:00 p.m. | Gates Open for Semifinal Games | NRG Stadium |
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5:09 p.m.
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(9) FAU vs.
(5) San Diego St.
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NRG Stadium
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7:49 p.m.
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(5) Miami vs.
(4) UConn
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NRG Stadium
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| Sun, APRIL 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time (CT) | Event | Location |
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Noon - 8:00 p.m.
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Men's Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One
FREE entry with Men's Final Four game ticket
(Exclusive: Doors open at 11:00 AM for Capital One Cardholders).
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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1:00 p.m.
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Men's Final Four Dribble presented by Buick
Event Begins (On-Site Registration at 11:00 AM)
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Hermann Square
City Hall
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| 2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
March Madness Music Festival
Capital One JamFest
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Discovery Green |
| Mon, APRIL 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time (CT) | Event | Location |
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Noon - 6:00 p.m.
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Men's Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One
FREE entry with Men's Final Four game ticket
(Exclusive: Doors open at 11:00 AM for Capital One Cardholders).
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan
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Blue Lot
NRG Park
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| 6:00 p.m. | Gates Open for Championship Game | NRG Stadium |
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8:20 p.m.
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Championship Game Tip-Off
(4) UConn vs.
(5) San Diego St.
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NRG Stadium
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*Times Subject to Change
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