How you can take part in the NCAA Tournament in Indy

Indianapolis is hosting the Men’s Midwest Regional Tournament and the Women’s Basketball Invitational, so we’re sharing everything you need to know about keeping up with the action in the Circle City.

Indiana and Oregon face off for the NCAA Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

City Editor Nicole watched Oregon unfortunately defeat the Hoosiers at the Big Ten game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 13.

Photo by INDYtoday team

“In 49 states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana.”

The Big Ten men’s tournament wrapped over the weekend, and now it’s on to the first and second rounds of the men’s NCAA Tournament, taking place in different cities across the country.

To keep up with all the madness, you can celebrate a slam dunk weekend of basketball by watching the games at The Garage Food Hall. BW BBall Bash is a free event with food + drink specials and screens to catch every game. Doors open at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20-Sunday, March 23.

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Did you know Indy has hosted more NCAA Men’s Final Four’s than any city in the modern era?

Photo via @djbandcamp

The NCAA Midwest Regional is coming to Lucas Oil Stadium next week, where eight of the top 64 men’s basketball teams will hit the court. They’ll battle it out in the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight rounds for a shot at advancing to the Final Four in San Antonio (shoutout to SATXtoday).

Let’s hear it for the girls. Butler University will then host the semifinals and final of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Looking for a sports bar to catch a game or two? We’ve got a guide for that.

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