2027 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship - 1st Round - Session 1Pittsburgh · Thu, Mar 18, 2027

About this event

NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at PPG Paints Arena: show day guide

Support

NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness

Getting there

Steel Plaza, 380 m (6 min walk)

Parking

Parking is available in the PPG Paints Arena lots as well as the PPG Paints Arena Garage for non-hockey events.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

The ticket limit for this event is 8.

Please note

Mobile Ticketing Alert: In an effort to ensure a ticketing experience that is more convenient, safe and secure for all PPG Paints Arena fans, guests must present a mobile ticket on a smartphone for entry. Screenshots and print outs will not be accepted. Bags are not permitted in PPG Paints Arena. Exceptions, after inspection, will be made for medical bags, diaper bags, and wristlets or wallets no larger than 8 x 5 x 1. PPG Paints Arena is a cashless venue. Credit and debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay are accepted. Reverse ATMs are available to convert cash to a pre-paid Visa card.

Teams

• NCAA Men's Basketball Championship39 upcoming dates
• NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness24 upcoming dates

Capacity

19,758

Parking

Parking is available in the PPG Paints Arena lots as well as the PPG Paints Arena Garage for non-hockey events. Event parking rates vary. Check your event information page or email info@ppgpaintsarena.com for specific parking rates. Charter and school busses park for free on the street (follow directions of event staff).

Children

For most events, children under the age of two are not required to have a ticket. However, should you wish for your child to have their own seat, a ticket is required. Shows intended for a younger audience (i.e., Sesame Street Live, The Wiggles) require that children who have celebrated their first birthday have a ticket. Please check each event individually for age requirements. Children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket to attend a Pittsburgh Penguins home game provided they sit on the lap of an adult throughout the game. Any child who has celebrated their 2nd birthday will need a ticket to enter the building.

Box office

The Box Office is located inside PPG Paints Arena. For Pittsburgh Penguins home games, the box office will be open Monday - Friday at 10am & Saturday - Sunday at 12pm. For all other events, the box office will open 1 hour prior to event with the opening of general doors. Hours are subject to change as a result of event times, holidays or inclement weather. Please call 412-642-1800 for more information.

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