This weekend, the city of Indianapolis plays host to its sixth NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Basketball crazy Indiana is the most frequent location for college basketball’s showcase event.
Indy represents an ideal spot for the championships due to it being the headquarters of the NCAA and because its major centers of sports and entertainment are extremely accessible within a condensed, yet active downtown.
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Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero April 1-5
Indiana Convention Center
100 South Capitol Ave. Downtown
Bracket Town is the ultimate college basketball event. This is hoops heaven for people looking to meet current and former players, coaches and other sports figures. View the college basketball memorabilia and take part in the numerous interactive games and clinics.
Friday’s autograph sessions include: Eddie Sutton (noon), Jamie Dixon (4:00) and Dick Vitale (5:30).
NABC Headquarter Hotel
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
One S. Capitol Ave. Downtown
The National Association of Basketball Coaches annual meeting takes place at this hotel and at the Indiana Convention Center. The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis will be jam packed with current and former coaches, media and other celebs throughout the entire weekend.
Final Four Team Practices
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 South Capitol Ave. Downtown
Noon – 12:50 pm Butler
1:00 – 1:50 pm West Virginia
2:10 – 3:00 pm Michigan State
3:10 – 4:00 pm Duke
Reese’s College All-Star Game
Lucas Oil Stadium 4:30 pm
500 South Capitol Ave. Downtown
Scottie Reynolds, Chris Kramer, Tre’von Hughes and Ryan Wittman are among the notable players participating in this game. Teams will be led by former Purdue coach Gene Keady and former Indiana St. coach Bill Hodges.
AT&T Block Party: Big Dance Concert Series
Lawn at White River State Park
801 W. Washington St.
Shadeland 5:00 pm
Naismith Award Show 6:30 pm
Delta Spirit 7:30 pm
Stone Temple Pilots 9:00 pm
Other Concerts
James Otto
Jillian's 8:30 pm
141 S. Meridian St. Downtown
Switchfoot & OneRepublic
Bud Light Tourney Tent 8:30 pm
Corner of South Meridian St. and West Jackson Place, Downtown
Fan Gathering Locations
Butler - Ram Restaurant 140 S. Illinois St. Downtown
Moe & Johnny’s 5380 N. College Ave. Butler student bar
Duke - Buffalo Wild Wings Seven E. Washington St. Downtown
Michigan St. - Champps Americana 49 W. Maryland St. Downtown
West Virginia - Scotty’s Brewhouse One Virginia Ave. Downtown
Other Restaurants
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S. Illinois St. Downtown
St. Elmo Steak House is Indianapolis’s most legendary establishment. Celebs of all kinds will be making their way in and out of Indy’s finest restaurant all weekend.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
41 E. Washington St. Downtown
Shula’s Steak House
50 S. Capitol Ave. Westin Indianapolis
Oceanaire Seafood Room
30 South Meridian St. Downtown
