First and Second Rounds of the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship

Experience March Madness® in Cleveland March 21 & 23, 2025 at Rocket Arena! The Mid-American Conference hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

March 23 - Session 3:        

• 6:10 PM – (#7) Saint Mary’s (CA) vs (#2) Alabama
• 8:40 PM – (#10) New Mexico vs (#2) Michigan State

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PARKING UPDATE: The Gateway East Garage is now cashless, requiring credit or debit cards for entry. Event parking prices will now vary by event, and visitors should allow extra time for traffic and potential delays. The mobile parking pass process remains unchanged.

ARENA UPGRADES: Rocket Arena is undergoing upgrades to support fan transportation. This will temporarily impact elevator access starting with one of the four-bank elevators located on the Street Level near Portal 29. More information available here

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