Daily Schedule
The Big Dance is coming, and we're excited for the road that will lead to Indy! Check back frequently for regular updates to our exciting Schedule of Events.
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*All Times Local (ET) & Subject to Change
| THURSDAY, April 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time (ET) | Event | Location |
| 7:00 p.m. | National Invitation Tournament (NIT) | Semifinal Game 1 | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| 9:30 p.m. | National Invitation Tournament (NIT) | Semifinal Game 2 | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| Friday, April 3 | ||
| Time (ET) | Event | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. |
|
Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Noon - 6:00 p.m. |
|
Indiana Convention Center
|
| 4:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Tip-Off Tailgate | Georgia Street |
| 4:30 - 10:00 p.m. |
March Madness Music Festival: AT&T Block Party
|
American Legion Mall |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 4 | ||
| Time (ET) | Event | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
|
Indiana Convention Center
|
| 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Tip-Off Tailgate | Georgia Street |
| 3:30 - 10:00 p.m. |
March Madness Music Festival: Coca-Cola Live!
|
American Legion Mall |
| 4:00 p.m. | Gates open for Semifinal Games | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| 6:00 p.m. |
DI National Semifinal Game 1
|
Lucas Oil Stadium
|
| 8:30 p.m. |
DI National Semifinal Game 2
|
Lucas Oil Stadium
|
| Sunday, April 5 | ||
| Time (ET) | Event | Location |
| Noon - 6:00 p.m. |
|
Indiana Convention Center |
| Noon - 6:00 p.m. | Tip-Off Tailgate | Georgia Street |
| 1:00 p.m. |
|
Carroll Stadium | Registration Site & Start Line
Victory Field | Finish Line
|
| 1:00 p.m. | Division II Men's Basketball National Championship Game | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. | March Madness Music Festival: Capital One JamFest | American Legion Mall |
| 4:30 p.m. | Division III Men's Basketball National Championship Game | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| 8:00 p.m. | National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Championship Game | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Monday, April 6 | ||
| Time (ET) | Event | Location |
| Noon - 8:00 p.m. |
|
Indiana Convention Center
|
| 4:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Tip-Off Tailgate | Georgia Street |
| 6:30 p.m. | Gates open for National Championship Game | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| 8:30 p.m. |
DI National Championship Tip-Off
|
Lucas Oil Stadium
|