INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Illini are headed to the Final Four and there is plenty to do around Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Beginning with the popular and FREE Final Four Open Practice on Friday at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT, Illini fans can fill their weekend with basketball-filled events.
Illinois announced that the official Illini Pregame Party will run from 2-5 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Indiana Convention Center (Hall C). Registration is required for entry ($125).
For all the information on the NCAA Men's Final Four, visit NCAA.com.
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Friday, April 3 at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
Watch the Fighting Illini practice on the Lucas Oil Stadium court with thousands of other Illini fans the day before the Final Four.
Free and open to the public!
Doors open at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT.
Wear orange!
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» Final Four Event Map (PDF)
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| Men's Final Four Fan Fest |
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Friday, April 3, Noon-6:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ET
Sunday, April 5, Noon-6 p.m. ET
Monday, April 6, Noon-8 p.m. ET
Location: Indiana Convention Center
Enjoy a full schedule of activities, games, performances, giveaways, and autograph sessions inside the Indiana Convention Center.
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» Daily Schedule
» Registration Required ($15) (free for 2026 Men's Final Four Game Ticketholders)
» Final Four Event Map (PDF)
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| Men's Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate |
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Friday, April 3, 4- 11 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 4, 1-11 p.m. ET
Sunday, April 5, Noon-6 p.m. ET
Monday, April 6, 4-11 p.m. ET
Location: 126 E Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Enjoy free watch parties for the Men's and Women's Final Four games, plus a variety of fun for the whole family — including giveaways, basketball-themed activities, and a selection of food and drinks.
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» Final Four Event Map (PDF)
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| Official Illini Pregame Party |
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Saturday, April 4 from 2-5 p.m. ET
Location: Indiana Convention Center — Hall C
We're taking the party to Indianapolis! Hang out with fans before the game and enjoy food, drinks, games, and more.
Registration for the Official Illinois Final Four Events Only package is required for entry. Should the Illini advance, a purchase window for Monday's pregame party will open Sunday, April 5th at 1 p.m. CT.
» Register Here
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