Enjoy college basketball from local schools as well as the nation’s best teams by securing Jerry Colangelo Classic tickets with TicketSmarter. Colangelo is the former managing director of the U.S. Men’s National Basketball Team and was a four-time NBA Executive of the Year. The annual tournament bearing his name features Grand Canyon University, where Colangelo is a senior advisor and prominent figure, as well as top teams like Gonzaga, Texas Tech and San Diego State.
The event usually features games over the course of three days. There is typically a game on Friday night, followed by two matchups on Saturday and Sunday. The Footprint Center, which is the home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, has hosted the event since its first season. The large arena creates a great environment and gives fans plenty of seating options.
The first Colangelo Classic took place in 2019. It featured strong mid-major teams like St. Mary’s and Dayton. The Flyers took down the Gaels 79-68 in the non-conference matchup before going 29-2 in a history-making season for the program.
Fans will want to secure Jerry Colangelo Classic tickets quickly before matchups between ranked teams like Gonzaga and Texas Tech sell out. Seats for games featuring Grand Canyon University typically sell quickly too as Lopes students are known for packing the arena to support their team. Fans can use TicketSmarter to lock up basketball tickets online and then enjoy a great weekend of college hoops.
Several variables will affect Jerry Colangelo Classic ticket prices. The most important is the level of demand for a given contest. Non-conference games between little-known teams can be fairly inexpensive while tickets to the NCAA Tournament or NIT can be much more expensive. Conference tournaments and other conference contests can be a happy medium for fans who want to watch quality hoops without breaking the bank.
The average cost of Jerry Colangelo Classic tickets for the current season is $171.00. Courtside and premium seats will cost much more while spots in the upper levels of an arena are typically more affordable. Typically, courtside seats for a conference game will be over $100 per ticket.
Costs can rise in the postseason. The average men’s March Madness ticket for first and second-round contests carried a cost of $173 while prices rose to as high as $135 for women’s games. Women’s Final Four and Championship tickets usually start around $114 while prices can rise as high as $1200. Men’s Final Four tickets will run around $555 for just the semifinals and $349 for only the title game.
Early season tournaments like the NIT Season Tip-off will usually cost between $19 and $172. NIT tickets for the upper level of Madison Square Garden will be the cheapest with costs usually in the $19 to $35 range. The Preseason WNIT, which features many of the best women’s basketball teams in the nation, will usually have costs between $15 and $50. WNIT Tickets will change in cost depending on which team is hosting too.
A matchup featuring Jerry Colangelo Classic: Grand Canyon vs. Portland & WSU vs. Santa Clara will be next up on the schedule. The game will take place on December 16th, 2023 at TBD at Footprint Center, 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ. There are 2233 Jerry Colangelo Classic: Grand Canyon vs. Portland & WSU vs. Santa Clara tickets available right now, ranging from a starting price of $64.00 to a top end price of $777.00 for premium seats. During the 2023 basketball season, tickets will vary from game to game with a lowest ticket price set at $64.00 and the most expensive ticket set at $777.00.
From the season-opening Champions Classic to March Madness, the college basketball season is always full of exciting games. Teams open their seasons in November with non-conference contests and tournaments. The Maui Invitational and Gulf Coast Showcase are two of the top early-season tournaments. The season moves into conference play in December and January before conference tournaments take place in early March. The WNIT, NIT and NCAA Tournaments will take place in March and April.
The schedule for the current season has 1 games remaining on the calendar. The final matchup on the Jerry Colangelo Classic schedule will take place inside Footprint Center at 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ. The final game will feature Jerry Colangelo Classic: Grand Canyon vs. Portland & WSU vs. Santa Clara and tip off is scheduled for December 16th, 2023 at TBD.
Most regular-season college basketball tickets will go on sale in June or July after schedules are released for the upcoming season. Early season tournaments like the Maui Invitational will usually start selling tickets as soon as they announce the field and dates for the next event. Postseason seats will be available as soon as the NCAA and NIT selection committees announce tournament fields. Use TicketSmarter’s up-to-date schedule to snag Jerry Colangelo Classic tickets as soon as they are available.
Most men’s and women’s basketball programs share an on-campus arena. Facilities typically have seating for between 7,000 and 11,000 fans. Courtside seats provide an up-close-and-personal view of the game, while more affordable spots are usually found in the upper levels. Look for seats near the half court line for the best view of the game. Use TicketSmarter’s interactive seating chart to snag the best Jerry Colangelo Classic tickets available for both home and road contests.
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