BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Fourteen teams, 13 games, one champion.
The Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Basketball Championship returns to Barclays Center and Brooklyn, N.Y., March 11-15, and fans can purchase court-side VIP experiences, reserved lower bowl seating, along with single-session tickets and the family-priced Brooklyn Fan Zone tickets, beginning Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. on ticketmaster.com and at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.
The A-10 Championship features all 14-league teams competing over five days at the iconic Brooklyn arena. A limited number of courtside VIP reserved seating options are available as well as economical family pricing ticket options, including the return of the popular lower-bowl, open seating plan, which was introduced last year. This is the second straight year the league’s premier event will be played at Barclays Center and the sixth time overall.
“Our fans responded very favorably to the new open seating concept, which allows our alumni and fans to sit closer to their team’s benches and the game action,” stated A-10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade. “There is nothing quite like the championship atmosphere our fans and student-athletes experience at Barclays Center, and we look forward to returning to Brooklyn to ’Tip-off A-10 March Madness!’”
For fans looking for a VIP championship experience, courtside seating is available along with lower bowl reserved ticket books. Open seating tickets in any of the specifically designated sections in the lower bowl for $275 for all sessions, or $29 to $65 for individual sessions. The Brooklyn Fan Zone, featuring “zonie promotions,” is located in the lower level end zones, offers $25 tickets for adults and $20 for students per session. Championship tickets are available through each of the league’s 14 member schools’ box offices, at the Barclays Center box office, and at Ticketmaster.com.
Saint Louis captured the A-10 crown last year by defeating St. Bonaventure in the championship game. Over the last 10 years, eight different teams have won the championship. In that same period, the conference has had 35 teams advance to the NCAA Tournament, with one trip to the Elite Eight and five to the Sweet 16. This season, multiple preseason polls already have VCU, Davidson and Dayton among the nation’s elite.
Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship Schedule:
- Session 1 (First Round; two games beginning at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm ) – Wed., March 11
- Session 2 (Second Round; two games beginning at Noon and 2:30 pm) – Thu., March 12
- Session 3 (Second Round; two games beginning at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm) – Thu., March 12
- Session 4 (Quarterfinals; two games beginning at Noon and 2:30 pm) – Fri., March 13
- Session 5 (Quarterfinals; two games beginning at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm) – Fri., March 13
- Session 6 (Semifinals; two games beginning at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm) – Sat., March 14
- Session 7 (Championship Game; at 1:00 pm) – Sun., March 15
During the championship, the league will also host a number of promotions and entertainment.
- Wednesday, March 11– Community Appreciation Day: The A-10 says thank you to New York Metropolitan-area first responders, featuring recognition ceremonies and entertainment.
- Thursday, March 12 – A-10 Youth Education Through Sports Day: The A-10 welcomes school-aged children from all around the Brooklyn and greater New York City area for the afternoon session contests. Entertainment and learning objectives are incorporated into the promotion and in-game action.
- Thursday, March 12 – A-10 Salute to the Military: The A-10 honors the active and retired men and women of the military with special recognitions and entertainment at the evening session games.
Championship details and a full timeline of activities can be found at www.atlantic10.com.