There is good news and bad news regarding fan attendance in the 2021 NCAA tournament.
Good News: Fans Will This year, we should be allowed to see March Madness in person. Bad news: COVID-19 epidemic will cause a drastic decrease in attendance. While this is certainly not ideal, it is better to miss the tournament altogether – as it did in 2020.
What’s more, the fact that the entire tournament will take place at Indiana State – with the game ending at the conclusion of the previous game – should make for some of the most exciting TV entertainment in NCAA tournament history.
With this, here is all you need to know about the 2021 NCAA tournament, including fan attendance policies, COVID-19 protocol, tickets, venue and more:
Are fans allowed in March Madness in 2021?
Yes. NCAA Announced On February 19, it will allow “up to 25 percent capacity with physical disturbances” in combination with local and state COVID-19 policies.
The total number of attendees will depend on the venue – six of which will be used throughout the tournament – and will include players, coaches, essential staff, family members of the participating teams, and a small number of fans. Apart from the players, everyone should also wear face coverings and social distance during the game itself. The organization also said, “Cleanliness, disinfectant and safety measures will be a priority.”
The entire 67-game tournament will take place in the state of Indiana, with the vast majority in Indianapolis. The NCAA’s decision to play the 2021 NCAA tournament in a state was made with the intention of reducing the amount of trips and places that would reduce any potential prevalence of coronovirus.
NCMA President Mark Emmert said, “We continue to use the knowledge gained in that season to conduct the game in a safe environment.” Statement. “I would like to thank the leaders in our host universities and conferences, the Indiana State Department of Health, and the health departments of Marion, Monroe and Tippecanoe counties as they help make that possible.”
NCAA Tournament 2021 COVID-19 Protocol
The NCAA has issued strict protocols for teams that make March Madness, but has yet to issue a similarly comprehensive plan for fans in attendance. As of Monday 22 February, the only known protocol for the latter group is that they must wear masks and socially distance themselves from other fans.
This section will be updated when more information becomes available.
NCAA tournament 2021 spot
March Madness in 2021 will cover six locations, all in the state of Indiana, from the first four through the last four.
It starts with the McKay Arena (West Lafayette, Ind.) And Simon Sjödt Assembly Hall (Bloton, Ind.). Those are two places not to reside in Indianapolis. They will also host the first round games. Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum and Lucas Oil Stadium will host the first and second round games; Bankers Life Field House and Hink Fieldhouse will host Suite 16; Lucas Oil Stadium will host the Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship rounds.
Below is a complete rundown on NCAA tournament sites, including projected fan attendance per venue:
* Hint venue will only host first round games
| The goal | The site | Estimated fan attendance |
| First four | McKay Arena | Is 3,560 |
| assembly Hall | Is 4,306 | |
| 1-2 rounds | McKay Arena * | Is 3,560 |
| assembly Hall* | Is 4,306 | |
| Bankers Life Fieldhouse | 5,000 | |
| Hinkle Fieldhouse | 2,275 | |
| Indiana Farmers Coliseum | 1,700 | |
| Lucas Oil Stadium | Is 17,500 | |
| sweet 16 | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | 5,000 |
| Hinkle Fieldhouse | 2,275 | |
| Elite eight | Lucas Oil Stadium | Is 17,500 |
| Last four | Lucas Oil Stadium | Is 17,500 |
| The championship | Lucas Oil Stadium | Is 17,500 |
How to buy tickets for march madness
First four tickets Through the NCAA No longer available, although the NCAA has options to purchase tickets starting in the first and second rounds. The dates for purchasing tickets through the organization for the upcoming round from Sweet 16 through Elite Eight are given below:
Ticket ports open at 10 am
- sweet 16: Tuesday, March 16
- Elite eight: Tuesday, March 16
2021 Last Four Ticket Prices
On Thursday March 11, the last four publicly available tickets are through Flaming seats: The cheapest option available for two tickets, $ 1,477.
If fans have COVID-19, can the NCAA cancel the ticket?
NCAA Ticket FAQ The page does not specify what happens if the patron cannot enter an NCAA tournament venue due to show-19 symptoms. It specifies how fans can trade in their tickets should they be unable to participate in it; It also details returning policies that a game should be canceled.
From NCAA:
What is the refund policy for NCAA Championship tickets?
“In the event a championship is canceled, all tickets purchased through the NCAA will be returned in full within 30 days of the cancellation.”
I have tickets for the NCAA Championship which I can no longer watch. How can I sell or transfer my tickets?
“For information about the NCAA Ticket Exchange, visit www.ncaa.com/exchange. The official NCAA Ticket Exchange is only 100% guaranteed, an NCAA-approved secondary ticket marketplace that lets fans buy and sell NCAA tickets with other fans Allows. Ticket holders who are unable to attend a game have a safe place to sell their tickets safely, and the buyer can be assured that the tickets are authentic and 100% guaranteed. “
NCAA Tournament COVID-19 Protocol
NCAA has released COVID-19 protocol March Madness fans to follow (Including venue, local or state mandates):
- Face Covering: A face should be covered at all times.
- Physical disturbances: Practice physical deformity and stay 6 feet apart.
- Seating pods: Stay in your seating pod to ensure physical distance from other groups.
- No chat: Interaction with student-athletes, coaches, team personnel and officials is prohibited.
- Come prepared: Review venue health and safety guidelines prior to arrival.
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