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NCAA Open Practice – FREE event on March 19

If you don’t have tickets for the NCAA tournament in Wichita – or even if you do! – you can attend Open Practice Day at INTRUST Bank Arena for free.

“On Wednesday, March 19, basketball fans are invited to watch the open practices for all eight teams competing in the first round of the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at INTRUST Bank Arena. Practice sessions will take place at INTRUST Bank Arena and run throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 4:55 p.m.

Open Practice Day is FREE and open to the public, and fans are permitted and encouraged to come and go throughout the day. Seating is general admission, and merchandise and concession stands will be open. Doors will open at 10 a.m.; no ticket is required to attend the open practice sessions. Fans can receive a free NCAA® Souvenir Cup by purchasing an adult combo meal.

Practice Terms:

  • 11:00 a.m. – (16) SIU Edwardsville
  • 11:45 a.m. – (1) Houston
  • 12:30 p.m. – (9) Georgia
  • 1:15 p.m. – (8) Gonzaga
  • 2:00 p.m. – (11) Drake
  • 2:45 p.m. – (6) Missouri
  • 3:30 p.m. – (14) UNC Wilmington
  • 4:15 p.m. – (3) Texas Tech

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