In 2026, Indianapolis welcomes the NCAA Men's Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium. The city will host an unprecedented weekend of basketball action with championships for Division I, II, and III alongside the NIT championship.
As the home of the NCAA, Indianapolis proudly welcomes the best men's college basketball players in the county for a championship weekend like none other. From April 3-6 four championships will be decided. Plus, fans can revel in events across the city with free or low-cost opportunities to get in on the action.
Indianapolis has a rich history of hosting NCAA basketball. This will be the ninth time the Men's Final Four has taken place in Indy with 166 tournament games having been played across three different venues – Market Square Arena, the Hoosier Dome, and now Lucas Oil Stadium. Indy also holds the distinction of the only city to have hosted the entirety of March Madness in 2021.
For the first time ever, one city will host Division I, II, and III championships alongside the NIT championship. It promises to be more hoops than you can handle. If you love college basketball, Indy is the place to be in April 2026.
When the brackets have been filled, the ticker tape falls, and One Shining Moment plays as one team hoists a championship trophy you'll want to be there to join in the celebration.
Located just blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse is widely regarded as the best venue for watching basketball and in April the Fieldhouse welcomes the Division II and III championships.
The home of the Butler Bulldogs plays host to the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on April 2 with the championship game taking place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 5.
Whether you have a ticket for the game or not, downtown Indianapolis will have something for you over Men's Final Four weekend. From fan experiences to concerts to activations across the city, there truly is something for everyone regardless of budget. Take advantage of the excitement and soak in the revelry with these events.
See the Final Four teams and the Reese’s NABC All-Star Game during this open practice at Lucas Stadium.
The Indiana Convention Center will host interactive games, celebrity appearances, and autograph signings. Kids under 12 get free admission.
Kids 18 and younger can register for free to dribble Final Four basketballs through Downtown Indianapolis to Final Four Fan Fest at the Indiana Convention Center. Participants receive an official NCAA basketball, branded t-shirt and free entry to Fan Fest!
This FREE three-day music festival will take place on American Legion Mall and features both local and national acts. Acts will be announced in advance.
Georgia Street, located directly outside the Fan Fest, will be home to the ultimate pre-game party! Fans can enjoy pep rallies, musical performances, interactive games, plus food and drinks!
