March (and April!) Madness is coming to the Valley. Control the tip-off with our guide to college basketball’s signature event.
By Craig Outhier & Douglas C. Towne | Photography by Matthew Keough
March Madness is coming to the Valley… in April! The 64-strong NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be whittled down to four title-hungry teams by the time it makes landfall in Phoenix on April 6, bringing with it the eyes of the U.S. sporting world. Join the fun in Downtown Phoenix – ground zero for Final Four fan events and shows.
NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL
- Friday, April 5-Sunday, April 7, 2024
- phoenixfinalfour.com
- Margaret T. Hance Park
Local and big-name national acts will hit the stage at Margaret T. Hance Park for a free, three-day music festival. Past artists have included Tim McGraw, Megan Thee Stallion, Bruce Springsteen and many more.
Final Four Fan Fest
- Friday, April 5-Monday, April 8, 2024
- phoenixfinalfour.com
- ncaa.com/mens-final-four
Fan Fest organizers promise “a sports wonderland of interactive games, special celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph signings, and much more” at Phoenix Convention Center over the four-day Final Four weekend.
Pro Tip: Parking
Instead of fighting Downtown traffic, park at a Valley Metro park-and-ride lot along Camelback Road or Washington Street and take the light rail Downtown. Visit valleymetro.org/how-to-ride/park-and-ride for a map of parking spots.
