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2024 MEN'S FINAL FOUR

2024 NCAA® MEN'S FINAL FOUR®

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Men's Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One

Come Ready To Play!

If the games weren’t exciting enough, the Men's Final Four is bringing a weekend jam-packed with events around Houston for residents and visitors of all ages. Sports fans, college students, families, music junkies: there is something for everyone!
 
Tip-off your weekend with a trip to the Men's Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One. As you take your first steps through the doors, you’ll be greeted by a sports wonderland of interactive games, special celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph signings, and much more!
 
Location  
George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida De Las Americas)  
Hours of OPerations (CT)  
Friday, March 31  Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 2 Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, April 3 Noon - 6:00 p.m.
TICKETS  
Purchase HERE  
 
COST
  • $8 pre-sale for 13 years and older
  • $10 at the door for 13 years and older
FREE FOR
  • Kids under 12
  • Capital One Cardholders
  • Men's Final Four ticketholders
  • Active & Retired Military Members (Saturday Only)
    • FREE admission with proper ID
    • 3 additional free tickets for family members
  • Astro and Rocket digital ticket holders for games:
    • March 30
    • March 31
    • April 1
    • April 2
    • April 3
  

 

Fan Fest

 

 

Check back frequently for more shining moments to come!

The Men's Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One® will have a full schedule of amazing activities, games, performances, giveaways, and autograph sessions just to name a few.

2023 MEN'S FINAL FOUR FAN FEST PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 
Friday, March 31
  
Time (CT) Event Location
11:00 a.m. - Noon   
Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
Capital One Fan Zone
Noon
Doors Open to General Public
George R. Brown
Convention Center
Noon - 12:20 p.m. CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports
Noon - 12:30 p.m. KHOU 11 News at Noon KHOU
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Scott Drew Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Manager Games Buick Arena
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cheer Clinic with
Texas Southern University
Sensations Dance Line
LG Home Court
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jarace Walker Appearance LG Home Court
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Gary Payton Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cheer Clinic with
Texas Southern University
Sensations Dance Line
 LG Home Court
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cheer Clinic with
Texas Southern University
Sensations Dance Line
 LG Home Court
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Trayce Jackson-Davis Appearance LG Home Court
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Bruce Pearl Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Andre Ware Appearance
Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. KHOU 11 News at 4 KHOU
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Men's Final Four Pep Rally Buick Arena
4:15 p.m.
Gearing Up for the Tournament
A Player & Coach Mindset hosted by
Alyssa Bergamini with Daniel Ewing
and Jim Harrick.
 Wilson
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Bobby Hurley Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
5:00 p.m.
CBS Sports HQ
Sportsline Show
CBS Sports
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. KHOU 11 News at 5 KHOU
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Emeka Okafor Appearance
Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
Buick Arena
6:00 p.m.
Leveling Up - Creating Your Own Lane in
the Industry hosted by Alyssa Bergamini
with Pat Robinson, Anthony Hamilton,
Bun B, and Quinn Cook
Wilson
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. KHOU 11 News at 6 KHOU
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
See Her Greatness
Women's Final Four Viewing Party
Buick Arena
8:00 p.m.
Doors Close
George R. Brown
Convention Center
 
Saturday, April 1
  
Time (CT) Event Location
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
Capital One Fan Zone
10:00 a.m.
Doors Open to General Public
Military Appreciation Day:
Show proper ID for free entry
for you and three (3) family members.
George R. Brown
Convention Center
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kenny Smith Appearance 
Capital One
Fan Zone
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Manager Games Championship
& Trophy Presentation
Buick Arena
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cheer Clinics with Sienna Spirit LG Home Court
11:00 a.m. - Noon Christian Laettner Appearance Buick Arena
11:00 a.m. - Noon John Calipari Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
11:30 a.m.
Manager's League Champions
hosted by Alyssa Bergamini
Wilson
11:30 a.m. - Noon Cheer Clinics with Sienna Spirit LG Home Court
Noon - 1:00 p.m. The Professor Appearance POWERADE
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
Buick Arena
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Penny Hardaway Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
1:00 p.m.
Houston Texans Cheer
Team Performance
Buick Arena
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rip Hamilton Appearance
Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RDCWorld Takeover
Pizza Hut Slam
Dunk Zone
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m Vince Carter Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
2:00 pm. - 2:30 p.m.
Cheer Clinics with
Houston Christian University
LG Home Court
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Magic Johnson Appearance Coca-Cola
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cheer Clinics with
Houston Christian University
 LG Home Court
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 
Calvin Murphy's Marching
Thunder Drumline Performance
Buick Arena
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Craig Biggio Appearance
Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. KHOU 11+ Countdown to Game Time KHOU
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Roy Williams Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
3:30 p.m.
The Making of a Great Player
hosted by Alyssa Bergamini
with Steve Francis and
Pat Robertson (Pat the Roc)
Wilson
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Calvin Murphy's Marching
Thunder Drumline Clinic - "How To"
 Buick Arena
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cheer Clinics with
Houston Christian University
 LG Home Court

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
Buick Arena
7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports
8:00 p.m.
Doors Close
George R. Brown
Convention Center
 
sunday, April 2
  
Time (CT) Event Location
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
Capital One Fan Zone
11:00 a.m.
Appearances by Dr. Corey Yeager,
Lisa Bonta Sumii and Prim Siripipat 
LG Home Court
Noon
Doors Open to General Public
George R. Brown
Convention Center
Noon Simon's Heart Presentation Buick Arena
Noon - 2:00 p.m. Wally Szczerbiak Appearance Great Clips
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
LG Transparent Conversations podcast
series with Appearances by Dr. Corey Yeager,
Lisa Bonta Sumii, Prim Siripipat and
Trayce Jackson-Davis
LG Home Court
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p .m.
Cheer Clinics with
Rice Owls Cheer Team & Pep Band
LG Home Court
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Bill Walton Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Julius Irving Appearance Degree Walk-On Challange
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jim Harrick Appearance NCAA® Authentic Team Store
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
Buick Arena
1:30 p.m.
HBCU Conversation:
Playing Ball at an HBCU,
hosted by Rob Nice with
Davon Barnes, John Walker III
and Vernette Skeete
Wilson
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hakeem Olajuwan Appearance Capital One Fan Zone
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cheer Clinics with
Rice Owls Cheer Team & Pep Band
 LG Home Court
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bobby Huggins Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CBS Sports HQ Spotlight CBS Sports
2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
See Her Greatness
Women's Final Four Viewing Party
 Buick Arena
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Diesel Appearance 
Houston Dynamo Mascot
Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Jim Boeheim Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Clyde Drexler Appearance
Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CBS Sports Pre-Game Hits CBS Sports
5:15 p.m. Simon's Heart Presentation Buick Arena
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. KHOU 11 News at 5:30 KHOU
6:00 p.m.
Twitter (Social Chatter) During the
Tournament, hosted by Rob Nice
with Brantlee Fields, Baron Davis
and Mario Chalmers
Wilson
8:00 p.m.
Doors Close
George R. Brown
Convention Center
 
monday, April 3
  
Time (CT) Event Location
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
Capital One Fan Zone
Noon
 Doors Open to General Public
George R. Brown
Convention Center
Noon - 1:00 p.m. KHOU 11 News at Noon KHOU
Noon - 12:20 p.m. CBS Sports HQ/Midday Rundown  CBS Sports
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
LG Transparent Conversations
Podcast Series
LG Home Court
Noon - 3:15 p.m.
2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
 Buick Arena
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fan McCaffery Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Brian Cushing Appearance 
Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Elvin Hayes Appearance AT&T Fan Zone
2:00 p.m.
Everything's Bigger in Texas:
Big Moment, The Big Game &
Big Fandom, hosted by Rob Nice
with TJ Ford, Sheryl Swoopes, 
and Johnny Jones
Wilson
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. CBS Sports HQ/HQ Spotlight CBS Sports
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. KHOU 11 News KHOU
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Move United
Wheelchair Basketball
Buick Arena
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CBS Sports Pregame Live Hits CBS Sports
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. KHOU 11 News at 4 KHOU
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. KHOU 11 News at 5 KHOU
5:15 p.m. San Diego State Pep Rally Buick Arena
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. KHOU 11 News at 6 KHOU
6:00 p.m.
Doors Close
George R. Brown
Convention Center
 
**All times local and subject to change. Event schedule is subject to change.
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Capital One Fan Zone

The Capital One Chuck Stop is the ultimate Madness-Worthy pitstop at the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One. Shoot your best shot at the Chuck Stop basketball court, stop by the "Sweet Sixteen-Wheeler", and try your luck at our Chuck Stop vending machine to win prizes. Don’t forget to check out any of our sport-themed interactives game – knock it out of the park at Home Run Derby, practice your slapshot or try your hand at any of our other soccer, football, golf and lacrosse activities.
 
SPECIAL CAPITAL ONE CARDHOLDER OFFER: Show your Capital One card for two complimentary event tickets, priority entry, a special merchandise offer at the NCAA® Authentic Team Store.  Cardholders will also enjoy exclusive early access hours to the Capital One Fan Zone each day:  Friday, March 31, 11 a.m. – Noon; Saturday, April 1, 9 – 10 a.m.; Sunday, April 2, 11 a.m. – Noon; and Sunday, April 3, 11 a.m. – Noon.
 

AT&T Fan Zone

Are you ready to step onto the court and bring the heat? Send emojis to hype up players, hit clutch buzzer beaters or make a fast break for the Men’s Final Four stadium with innovative technology at the AT&T Fan Zone. Whether you’re trying to make as many baskets in a row as you can playing AT&T Hot Streak — presented by AT&T 5G — or competing head-to-head with AT&T Dribble Dash, get ready to experience the tournament’s biggest thrills in exciting new ways.
 

Coca-Cola 

Swing on by the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar footprint to take part in an interactive race where runners battle to maintain possession of a basketball, while defenders on the sidelines control the obstacles in hopes of forcing a turnover!
 

POWERADE

Get ready to give 50% more at Powerade’s 50% MORE COURT. An immersive basketball court that challenges your skills on three unique basketball courts. You’ll take more shots, conquer more skills, and have a chance at an EPIC DUNK. POWERADE. 50% More ELECTROLYTES. 100% FINAL FOUR.
 

Buick

Buick, official SUV of the Men’s and Women’s Final Four, invites you to visit Buick Arena, where you can sign up for the 2-on-2 Generations of Greatness competition and special edition Final Four rally towel, show off your skills in the Jump for Greatness engagement, share pride for your Final Four team in Fight Song Karaoke and attend one of the #SEEHERGREATNESS Watch Parties for a chance to win Men’s Final Four tickets. Plus, experience the new Buick SUV line-up of luxury vehicles.
 

Degree Walk-On Challenge

Degree® Deodorant fights for a world where everyone has the confidence to move beyond their limits. That’s why this March Madness, Degree – the world's #1 antiperspirant and Official Deodorant of the NCAA and Final Four – is celebrating Walk On Athletes who pushing through barriers to achieve the collegiate athletic experience of their dreams. Degree is awarding five walk-ons a $25,000 NIL deal to cover the costs and living expenses for one year of college, so they can continue to play the game they love without the stress of paying for school. Follow @DegreeDeodorant to learn more.
 

Great Clips

At the Great Clips space... It's gonna be great! Haircuts, Hair Coloring, Basketball Challenges, Photo Opportunities and much more!
 

LG Home Court

The LG Home Court has something for everyone this year at Fan Fest! Come check out LG where you can scan yourself in 3D to transport into the metaverse at LG’s MAX Out XR Experience! Fans can also check out the latest and greatest from LG in home electronics and home appliances, take to the court to work on your basketball skills, participate in a cheer clinic and more!
 

Pizza Hut Slam Dunk

Pizza Hut, proud partner of NCAA® March Madness®, invites you to join the fun in Houston! Stop by for a slice, and test your skills on the slam dunk hoops!
 

Dick’s Sporting Goods Kids Combine

The Kids Zone Combine, sponsored by DICK'S Sporting Goods, is ready for kids of all ages! Try your skills on the court, show your spirit with a team logo spray tattoo and pose with a pro in our holographic photo moment. Come out and play - we can't wait to see you!
 

Ritz Toasted Chips

Join us and enjoy free samples of RITZ Toasted Chips – that classic RITZ cracker taste in a crunchy, toasted chip! Show off your skills on our ~20’ RITZ Toasted Chips Hoop Tree, create and share memories from our 360-photo experience, receive fun prizes and more!
 

CBS Sports HQ

CBS Sports HQ is a free, 24/7 streaming news network with highlights, breaking news and betting advice for the modern sports fan. Tune in all week for onsite coverage, exclusive interviews and more from the Men’s Final Four in Houston.
 

Wilson

Visit the Wilson Sporting Goods booth to shop the Official Basketball of Men’s Final Four® along with a selection of NCAA® branded merchandise and new sportswear. You can also watch a variety of conversations that will be held in our booth from past NCAA® stars, influencers and celebrities. Topics will cover basketball and culture so please visit the booth for a detailed schedule.   
 

NCAA® Authentic Team Store

Visit the NCAA® Authentic Team Store to purchase the best Men’s Final Four® apparel in Houston.  Browse the large selection of men’s, women’s and youth apparel items, as well as numerous novelty items, and complete your entire wish list at this one location!
 

KHOU

KHOU 11, Houston’s home for the 2023 Men’s Final Four is broadcasting live from their studio space inside Fan Fest. Come check it out; you may wind up on TV!
At the KHOU 11/Space Center Houston virtual video booth, you will have a chance to be interviewed from inside the International Space Station.
 

RISE

Rise is a non-profit organization that uses sports to address racism, champion social justice, and unify the nation. In the activation space fans will watch videos of athletes about unity, have an opportunity to take photos for a digital wall, and interact with a 3D timeline that highlights athletes and their impact. Giveaways include – posters, photos and more.
 

NASA Experience

Giant leaps start here! At NASA’s Johnson Space Center booth you can see how high you would jump on the moon, what pair of space boots fit you best, and how we are going back to the moon and beyond.
 

Radio Row, presented by Houston First Corporation

Stop by Radio Row, presented by Houston, and see your favorite media personalities in action!
 

Fan Fest Arcade

The arcade is open and ready for play! Immerse yourself into the wizarding world with Hogwarts Legacy or tackle a mission while playing Lego® Star WarsTM: The Skywalker Saga. This always-on play zone is fun for all ages. 
 

Men’s Final Four Fan Zone

Fan Zone is where the Fans go. Step into a champion’s shoes at the Cut-Down-the-Net photo opp, snap a photo with the Championship photo, pose with your favorite school at our team displays, and get an autograph from some of the greatest names in sports – all here in the Men’s Final Four Fan Zone.
 
 
2023 MFF Fan Fest Map