2023 Men’s Final Four to Feature Family-Friendly Events

The Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) and 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four announced the free and affordable events surrounding the upcoming Men’s Final Four Division I Men’s Basketball tournament’s National Championship Week in Houston. These ancillary events will give college basketball fans the opportunity to celebrate in free and low-cost ways, with family-friendly activities throughout National Championship Week from March 31 through April 3, 2023:

• Men’s Final Four Fan Fest® Presented by Capital One (March 31-April 3): Located downtown at George R. Brown Convention Center throughout National Championship Week. Tickets will be available starting in January, including half-off promotional tickets. Admission is free for kids 12 and under, Capital One Cardholders and Men’s Final Four Semifinal and National Championship ticket holders.
• March Madness Music Festival® Presented by AT&T, Capital One and Coca-Cola (March 31-April 2): Local and big-name artists will take the stage at Houston downtown hub Discovery Green throughout the free music festival. There is no cost for tickets; hopeful attendees must register online at ncaa.com/mensfinalfour.
• Reese’s Men’s Final Four Friday® (March 31): This free event at NRG Stadium showcases open practices for the participating Men’s Final Four teams, as well as the top senior student-athletes from around the country in the Reese’s NABC All-Star Game.
• Men’s Final Four 4 Miler (April 1): A four-mile-long scenic course along Allen Parkway, branded shirts and commemorative medals for finishers make this race one-of-a-kind. Runners can head to ncaa.com/mensfinalfour to be notified when registration opens Feb. 1 and get a special code for $10 off registration.
• Men’s Final Four Dribble® Presented by Buick (April 2): 3,200 kids 18 and under, alongside their guardians, will dribble a one-mile course through Downtown Houston from City Hall to Fan Fest. Participants will receive a one-of-a-kind NCAA Men’s Final Four Dribble Wilson basketball and branded T-shirt, those interested can register free of charge at ncaa.com/mensfinalfour.
• Men’s Final Four Tip-off Tailgate® Presented by Nissan (March 31, April 1 & 3): Semifinal and National Championship game ticket holders can celebrate in the Blue Lot at NRG Stadium with team pep rallies, musical performances and basketball-themed tailgate games, as well as food and beverages.

Sports fans, bring your families out for a good experience.