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BY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. \u2014\u00a0The Illini are headed to the Final Four and there is plenty to do around Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium.<\/p>\n

Beginning with the popular and free Final Four Open Practice Friday at 10 a.m. CT, Illini fans can fill their weekend with basketball-filled events.<\/p>\n

Illinois announced that the official Illini Pregame Party will run from 2-5 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Indiana Convention Center (Hall C).\u00a0Registration is required for entry ($125)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For all the information on the NCAA Men’s Final Four, visit\u00a0NCAA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Reese’s Final Four Open Practice<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday, April 3 at 11 a.m. ET\/10 a.m. CT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch the Fighting Illini practice on the Lucas Oil Stadium court with thousands of other Illini fans the day before the Final Four.<\/p>\n

Free and open to the public!<\/p>\n

Doors open at 10 a.m. ET\/9 a.m. CT.<\/p>\n

Wear orange!<\/p>\n

\u00bb\u00a0More Information<\/a>
\n\u00bb\u00a0Final Four Event Map<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/td>\n

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\"Final<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Men’s Final Four Fan Fest<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday, April 3, Noon-6:00 p.m. ET
\nSaturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ET
\nSunday, April 5, Noon-6 p.m. ET
\nMonday, April 6, Noon-8 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Indiana Convention Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy a full schedule of activities, games, performances, giveaways, and autograph sessions inside the Indiana Convention Center.<\/p>\n

\u00bb\u00a0More Information<\/a>
\n\u00bb\u00a0Daily Schedule<\/a>
\n\u00bb\u00a0Registration Required ($15)<\/a>\u00a0(free for 2026\u00a0Men’s Final Four Game Ticketholders)
\n\u00bb\u00a0Final Four Event Map<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/td>\n

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\"NCAA<\/p>\n

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Men’s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday, April 3, 4- 11 p.m. ET
\nSaturday, April 4, 1-11 p.m. ET
\nSunday, April 5, Noon-6 p.m. ET
\nMonday, April 6, 4-11 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0126 E Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy free\u00a0<\/b>watch parties for\u00a0the Men’s and Women’s Final Four games, plus a variety of fun for the whole family \u2014 including giveaways, basketball-themed activities, and a selection of food and drinks.<\/p>\n

\u00bb\u00a0More Information<\/a>
\n\u00bb\u00a0Final Four Event Map<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/td>\n

\n

\"NCAA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Official Illini Pregame Party<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, April 4 from 2-5 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Indiana Convention Center \u2014 Hall C<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re taking the party to Indianapolis! Hang out with fans before the game and enjoy food, drinks, games, and more.<\/p>\n

Registration for the\u00a0Official Illinois Final Four Events Only<\/u>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0package is\u00a0required\u00a0<\/strong>for entry. Should the Illini advance, a purchase window for Monday’s pregame party will open Sunday, April 5th at 1 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n

\u00bb\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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