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Your Fan Guide to the NCAA Final Four in Phoenix

The moment many college basketball fans have been anticipating is just days away. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship is slated for April 1 & 3 at the University of Phoenix Stadium. It’s no joke, this event will showcase some of the best college basketball players from around the United States, when Oregon, South Carolina, Gonzaga and North Carolina take to the court on April Fools Day. Reese’s Final Four Friday is planned for March 31 and encourages fans to attend practice sessions of their favorite teams free of charge. Here is the anticipated schedule for Final Four Friday:

Schedule:

10 a.m. | Doors open


10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m | Hardwood Heroes Game

11 a.m. | South Carolina practice

12 p.m. | Gonzaga Bulldogs practice

1 p.m. | Oregon Ducks practice

2 p.m. | North Carolina practice

From noon to 1 p.m. the All-Star team will sign autographs. The All-Star game starts at 3:30 p.m. 

But, basketball isn’t the only event being featured during the 2017 Final Four. Fans can also participate in a free three-day music festival at Margaret T. Hance Park featuring some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. From Keith Urban and the Chainsmokers to Aerosmith and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, there are also many other talented artists scheduled to take the stage during Final Four weekend. The AT&T Block party is scheduled for March 31 from 4-10pm. Then, Coca-Cola Music is slated for April 1 between 2-10:30pm. The music festival will conclude on April 2 with the Capitol One JamFest from 3-10pm. 

In addition to the music festival, fans will also have an opportunity to attend the Final Four Fan Fest running from March 31 to April 3. Some activities being features at this years Fan Fest include: children’s basketball clinics, rock climbing, autograph signings and guest appearances. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and military. Children 12 and under will be free as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a ticket. Here is the anticipated schedule for Fan Fest:

March 31: noon to 8 p.m.

April 1: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

April 2: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

April 3: noon to 6 p.m.

Fans should visit http://www.ncaa.com/final-four for a comprehensive schedule of everything going on during Final Four weekend in and around Phoenix, AZ.