NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship
Be a part of the NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship as the University of Houston and Rice University host the 2010 South Regional on March 26 and 28 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 (one game). The South Regional Tournament will determine one of the four teams that will advance to the Men's Final Four™ in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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The Road to the 2010 Final Four® Goes Through Houston
Friday, March 26, 2010 and Sunday, March 28, 2010
University of Houston & Rice University (Hosts)
Reliant Stadium
Houston, Texas
Sunday game times:
Baylor vs. Duke – 4:05 pm tip-off
Doors Open at 2:35 pm
Friday game times:
Baylor vs. St. Mary’s – 6:27 pm tip-off
Duke vs. Purdue – 30 minutes following 1st game
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - OPEN PRACTICE - FREE!
12pm – 12:50pm – Saint Mary’s
1pm – 1:50pm – Purdue
2:10pm – 3pm – Baylor
3:10pm – 4pm - Duke
If you have purchased tickets that are to be picked up at WILL CALL at Reliant Stadium South ticket windows, we encourage you to pick up in advance to avoid any delays on gamedays.
Houston and Reliant Stadium home to the 2011 & 2016 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Final Four® Championship!
For more general information on the 2010 NCAA® South Regional, please call (832) 667-1514 or send an email to 2010houstonregional@reliantpark.com.
For suite and hospitality information, please call (832) 667-1400 or send an email to thall@reliantpark.com.
If you have purchased tickets that are to be picked up at WILL CALL at Reliant Stadium South ticket windows, we encourage you to pick up in advance to avoid any delays on gamedays.
No re-entry on Friday.
• Pairings will be announced Sunday, March 14, 2010, at 6 p.m., Eastern time on CBS.
• Game times will be announced the Monday before competition.
• Tickets start as low as $40 for an All-Session ticket which includes one (1) ticket to the 2 semi-final games on Friday and one (1) ticket to the Championship game on Sunday.
• Tickets are ONLY available online at www.ncaa.com/mbbtickets.
• All tickets are subject to availability.
• Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the facility.
• Applicants will receive tickets no later than February 15, 2010. If tickets are not received by this date, it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the Reliant Park Box Office at (832) 667-1442.
• The only person who will be permitted to initiate an investigation for lost tickets or tickets not received is the person whose name appears on the original ticket account.
• Tickets will not be refunded, exchanged, or returned.
• Unless specifically authorized by the NCAA, tickets may not be offered as a prize in a sweepstakes, drawing, auction or contest.
• Each ticket represents a revocable license to use the seat indicated on the ticket for the duration of the ticketed event. INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE TICKETS THROUGH THE NCAA TICKET SALES PROCESS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO RE-SELL THEIR TICKETS FOR MORE THAN FACE VALUE. DOING SO SHALL RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE THAT THE TICKET REPRESENTS. THE NCAA WILL INVESTIGATE ANY INSTANCE OF SUCH IMPERMISSIBLE RESALE OF WHICH IT MAY BECOME AWARE.
• 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 and companies authorized by the NCAA to sell or resell championship tickets.
• Rice University or the University of Houston will not play at this site.
• For any other questions and/or issues, please call (832) 667-1400.
• For more information on the NCAA and its 88 championships, visit www.ncaa.com.
• Unless specifically authorized by the NCAA, tickets may not be offered as a prize in a sweepstakes, drawing, auction or contest.
• Each ticket represents a revocable license to use the seat indicated on the ticket for the duration of the ticketed event. INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE TICKETS THROUGH THE NCAA TICKET SALES PROCESS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO RE-SELL THEIR TICKETS FOR MORE THAN FACE VALUE. DOING SO SHALL RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE THAT THE TICKET REPRESENTS. THE NCAA WILL INVESTIGATE ANY INSTANCE OF SUCH IMPERMISSIBLE RESALE OF WHICH IT MAY BECOME AWARE.
• 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 and companies authorized by the NCAA to sell or resell championship tickets.
• Rice University or the University of Houston will not play at this site.
• For any other questions and/or issues, please call (832) 667-1400.
• For more information on the NCAA and its 88 championships, visit www.ncaa.com.
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.
2010 NCAA® South Regional Basketball Hotline: (832) 667-1514
University of Houston Athletics Department: (713) 743-9370
Rice University Athletics Department: (713) 348-4077
Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau: (713) 437-5200
Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau: (713) 437-5200
Where can I find more information about the NCAA 2010 NCAA Tournament?
Visit www.NCAAsports.com for information on the 2010 NCAA Tournament and all NCAA sports and championships.
Visit www.NCAAsports.com for information on the 2010 NCAA Tournament and all NCAA sports and championships.
Is there a general phone number that has information about the 2010 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.
Contact the Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau at www.visithoustontexas.com.
Are any hotels offering special rates for NCAA fans?
Look below for links to hotels with special rates for all NCAA Fans!
Aloft Houston by the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Candlewood Suites Houston by the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown - NCAA Fan Rate
Crowne Plaza Houston near Reliant Park / Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks - NCAA Fan Rate
Doubletree Guest Suites Houston by the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Four Seasons Hotel Houston - NCAA Fan Rate
Hampton Inn and Suites Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Holiday Inn Houston near the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Memorial Park Area - NCAA Fan Rate
Hotel Icon Houston - NCAA Fan Rate
Hotel Indigo Houston at the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Holiday Inn Houston near the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Memorial Park Area - NCAA Fan Rate
Hotel Icon Houston - NCAA Fan Rate
Hotel Indigo Houston at the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Houston/Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Inn at the Ballpark Luxury Hotel - NCAA Fan Rate
Quality Inn & Suites - NCAA Fan Rate
Residence Inn Houston Medical Center - NCAA Fan Rate
Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria - NCAA Fan Rate
Sleep Inn & Suites hotel near Downtown - NCAA Fan Rate
Where is Reliant Stadium in relation to the city?
Please click here for a map to Reliant Stadium.
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