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The Road to “The Big Dance” Runs Through PA. 

Taking place on Friday, March 20 and Sunday, March 22, 2026, Philadelphia once again takes center court for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Saint Joseph’s University will serve as host for six First and Second Round March Madness games as part of the tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 

Catch the action in Philadelphia, then make the most of your time in Pennsylvania. Between games, explore historic neighborhoods, iconic food spots, and easy day trips across the state. This is college basketball at its biggest and the perfect excuse to turn game day into a getaway. Header image credit: NCAA March Madness at Wells Fargo Center ©PHLCVB

Game Details

March Madness is coming to Philadelphia, and every session includes two games. One ticket gets you access to a doubleheader with back-to-back NCAA action—more basketball, more big moments, all in one day. 

  • Session 1 | March 20 | 2 Games
  • Session 2 | March 20 | 2 Games
  • Session 3 | March 22 | 2 Games

 

Getaway Guides Your Off-Day Playbook

Between games, dive into Pennsylvania’s mix of history and adventure. These guides help turn March Madness into a trip that goes beyond the court.