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NCAAŽ Division I Men's Basketball Championship

Be a part of the NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship as the University of Houston hosts the 2008 South Regional on March 28 and 30 at Reliant Stadium. This is the second weekend of NCAA March Madness® and will include two sessions, the Friday semifinals (two games) and the Sunday championship game. The Regional will determine one of the four teams that will advance to the Men's Final Four™ in San Antonio, Texas.
 

The Road to the 2008 Final Four® Goes Through Houston
Friday, March 28, 2008 and Sunday, March 30, 2008
University of Houston & Rice University
Reliant Stadium
Houston, Texas
 
Thursday, March 27, 2008 - OPEN PRACTICE - FREE!
Doors open at 11 a.m.
Stanford:  Noon - 12:50 p.m.
Michigan State:  1 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Texas:  2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Memphis:  3:10 p.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Friday, March 28, 2008
Stanford vs. Texas @ 6:27 p.m.
Memphis vs. Michigan State @ 30 min. after 1st game ends (Approx. Tip 8:57 p.m.)
 
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Doors open at 11:45 a.m.
Texas vs. Memphis @1:20 p.m.

 
 

View the Reliant Stadium Conversion Video from the Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM to the 2008 NCAA® South Regional in 80 Hours!




View the 2008 NCAA® South Regional Promo!

 

 
 
                                             
                  



 
 
 

For more information on the NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship, visit www.ncaa.com.

For more information, please call 832.667.1514 or send an email to 2008houstonregional@reliantpark.com.

 
 Ticket Information

Pairings will be announced Sunday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Game times will be announced the Monday before competition.

Tickets are $156. To purchase Tickets NOW go to Ticketmaster.com or call 713.629.3700. Download the Ticket Application.

Tickets can be purchased by:

   • sending an application to the following address: 
      Reliant Park Ticket Office
      c/o NCAA Tickets
      One Reliant Park
      Houston, TX 77054
      Fax: (832) 667-1443

   • submitting an application in person at the Reliant Park Box Office

Tickets order forms will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis unless demand warrants the need for a random selection drawing.
 
In the case of a random-selection process, applicants will be notified whether they were successful and will receive any refunds by June 1, 2007.

Applicants will receive tickets no later than January 31, 2008. If tickets are not received by this date, it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the host ticket office.

Payment may be made in the form of a check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card. The same credit card may not be used for payment on multiple accounts or applications.
 
Payment by check or money order must be made by one seperate check or money order for each order form. If check or money order has an incorrect total amount then the order will not be accepted and will be returned unfulfilled.
 
Please make checks payable to Reliant Park.
 
Checks will be deposited upon receipt. Credit card orders will be processed upon receipt. If an applicant's check is deposited or credit card is debited, that indicates the application has been received. It does not mean the applicant will receive tickets.
 
Tickets may not be refunded, exchanged or returned.
 
The service charge can be waived if ordering tickets in person at the Reliant Stadium South Ticket Windows.
 
Unless specifically authorized by the NCAA, tickets may not be offered as a prize in a sweepstakes, drawing, auction or contest.
 
Tickets are for one session on Friday and one session on Sunday, for a total of two tickets.
 
The only person who will be permitted to initiate an investigation of tickets or refund checks is the person whose name appears on the original application. All inquiries must be in writing and must include a photocopy of the original application.
 
Errors made by the applicant on the application are the responsiblity of the applicant and cannot be changed once the application has been received.
 
Applicants who require assistance for persons with disabilities should note this accommodation on the ticket form.
 
Neither the University of Houston nor Rice University will not play at this site.

Tickets may not be sold above face value.

Please note seats may be allocated in the same row or adjacent rows when seating blocks are assigned.

Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the facility.

For more information on the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, visit www.ncaasports.com.

For more information, please call 832.667.1514 or send an email to 2008houstonregional@reliantpark.com.

Ticket & Hospitality Packages

Official NCAA-sanctioned ticket and hospitality packages are available by visiting www.ncaa.com/hospitality or calling 800.591.9198. Hospitality packages include pregame and in-game hospitality.

The NCAA reminds fans that purchasing tickets from secondary, unauthorized vendors may result in fraudulent purchases. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets from NCAA member institutions or companies authorized by the NCAA to sell or resell championship tickets.

 
Contact Information


Reliant Park Basketball Hotline: (832) 667-1514

University of Houston Athletics Department: (713) 743-9370

 
 2008 NCAA® Houston Regional General and Visitor Information 
 
Where can I find more information about the NCAA 2008 NCAA Tournament? 
      Visit www.NCAAsports.com for information on the 2008 NCAA Tournament and all NCAA sports and championships.
 
Is there a general phone number that has information about the 2008 Houston Regional? 
      Please call 832-667-1514 for general information regarding the Houston Regional.
 
Where can I find Houston visitor information? 
      Contact the Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau at www.visithoustontexas.com.
 
 
2008 NCAA® Houston Regional Travel Information
 
What hotels are closest to the venue? 
      Visit the Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau at www.visithoustontexas.com for hotel information.
 
Where is Reliant Stadium in relation to the city? 
      Please click here for a map to Reliant Stadium.
 
2008 NCAA® Houston Regional Ticket FAQ
 
I have a 2 year old child, do they have to have a ticket? 
      Yes, everyone, regardless of age must have a ticket to enter the building.
 
I will not be using the tickets I bought, can I return them? 
      No, there are no returns, refunds or exchanges.
 
Can I buy a ticket for just the Sunday game? 
      No, all tickets sold are for both sessions, Friday and Sunday.
 
Is there re-entry into the Stadium? 
      No.
 
I lost my tickets, can I have them re-printed? 
      If the original owner can provide documented proof that tickets have been lost or stolen then “replacement” tickets will be placed at will call under the original owners name and the original owner with valid picture I.D. will be able to pick up those tickets on game day when the doors open to the facility.  Replacement tickets will not be made available prior to game day as noted above.
 
Can I re-sell my tickets? 
      No.  Reselling of tickets is not permitted anywhere on the Reliant Park property.
 
When will I receive my tickets? 
      Guests will receive tickets no later than January 31, 2008.
 
I require ADA seating, how do I buy ADA seating? 
      Yes.  At the time of purchase you must indicate the number of accessible & attendant seats you need when ordering either online, by phone or via the official ticket order form.  Due to the finite number of accessible seating areas only one attendant per each accessible patron is allowed purchase in the accessible seating area.  For example if are ordering eight tickets which include two accessible patrons then you can also purchase two adjacent attendant seats but the additional four seats will be assigned elsewhere in the stadium.
 
Can I leave tickets at the facility Box Office for Will Call pick-up? 
      No.  The facility does not hold guest tickets for Will Call.
 
2008 NCAA® Houston Facility Information 
 
How much is parking at the facility? 
      Parking price for Friday and Sunday will be $20 each day.
 
Are the practices open to the public?  If so how much do they cost? 
      Yes Thursday, March 27 practices are open to the public.  Admission and parking are free of charge.  Times to be announced at a later date.
 
What is the camera policy at Reliant Stadium for the Houston Regional?  
      Guests shall not bring video equipment into Reliant Stadium on game days.  Still cameral with lenses no longer than 4 inches are permissible.
 
What are the non-permissible items at Reliant Stadium? 
      No food or beverage of any kind, firearms and explosives, laser pointers, noisemakers, megaphones, air horns, large signs or banners, larger than 11 x 17 are not permissible and video cameras.


Reliant Stadium will be the site of the 2008 & 2010 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball South Regionals as well as the 2011 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Final Four®.
 
 
 
 

 
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