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Big East Men's Tournament Tickets

Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament Tickets

College basketball fans can secure their Big East Tournament tickets at TicketSmarter, the official ticket resale partner of ESPN Events! The Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament was first held in 1980. The first three events moved to various host sites before settling on Madison Square Garden in 1983 where it has remained since. The Georgetown Hoyas won the inaugural tournament and they are one of the winningest teams in the tournament’s history, alongside the UConn Huskies, Syracuse Orange, and Villanova Wildcats. The winner of the Big East Tournament receives an automatic bid to enter the NCAA March Madness tournament.

The 10 teams entered into the tournament are seeded based on their regular-season conference record, not counting non-conference play. Multiple sets of tiebreakers are used to seed teams with the same record including head-to-head results and the record against the next best seed in the tournament. Several Big East players have gone on to have successful careers in the NBA including Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing, UConn’s Ray Allen, and Villanova’s Josh Hart. Get your Big East Tournament tickets from TicketSmarter to see some of the top teams in NCAA Division I college basketball at MSG in New York City!

Big East Tournament Ticket Prices

The teams in the Big East Conference have rabid fan bases that love college basketball and will travel great distances to see their team play. Tickets for the tournament are always in high demand due to these major fan bases, which will have an effect on Big East Tournament ticket prices. Other factors to consider when exploring the ticket prices include the seating location and the number of games left in the tournament.

How much are Big East Tournament tickets?

Big East Tournament tickets will vary in price from session to session. Session one will obviously be the cheapest to attend with tickets starting in the $15 to $20 range and an average price range of $55 to $60. The fourth and fifth sessions will be the most expensive to attend with tickets starting around $85 and the average price sitting in the $145 to $155 range. Fans using TicketSmarter will be able to purchase an all-session pass or pick and choose individual sessions to attend. Fans looking for a bargain can look for cheap Big East Tournament tickets in the upper level of Madison Square Garden behind the hoops.

Big East Tournament Dates & Schedule

The Big East Tournament takes place during the second week of March. The tournament will begin with a first-round play on Wednesday. The first-round schedule will feature two games, the #7 seed taking on the #10 seed and the #8 seed taking on the #9 seed. The heart of the tournament will begin on Thursday with quarterfinal play featuring four games between the top eight seeds left in the tournament. The semifinal matchups will take place on Friday with the winners of those games playing each other for the championship on Saturday. The Big East Tournament schedule ensures that fans will see four action-packed days of top-level NCAA college basketball competition.

When do Big East Tournament tickets go on sale?

Big East Tournament tickets for all sessions will go on sale in November. Single session tickets will also become available during the month of November as well. Keep an eye on the event listings on TicketSmarter so you don’t miss out on attending this great college basketball event at MSG!

Big East Tournament Seating Chart

Madison Square Garden at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001 has been the home of the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament since 1983. In addition to the Big East Tournament, the historic sports venue also serves as the home of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. The Garden’s current building opened in 1968 and has undergone several renovation projects over the years to provide modern amenities and create a greater customer experience while attending events at the venue. College basketball games at MSG can accommodate a total seating capacity of 19,812 fans. The Big East Tournament seating chart features multiple levels of seating with great views of the basketball court.

Floor seats are located right next to the court and are set on risers to provide each row with an unobstructed view of the court. The 100 level forms a complete bowl around the arena giving fans the choice of multiple angles to watch their favorite Big East team. The upper 200 level also surrounds the entire arena with more rows available on the side of the court and fewer rows available behind the baskets. The 300 and 400 levels along with the Sky Chase Bridge also provide excellent views. Various lounges and suite options are also available for fans wanting a luxury experience.

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