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The Men's Final Four is bringing a weekend packed with events for residents and visitors of all ages.
Tip-off your weekend with a trip to the Men's Final Four Fan Fest, which goes from Friday, April 5, through Monday, April 8, at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St. Look for a sports wonderland of interactive games, celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph signings, and more.
Both Final Four semifinal games will take place Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The national championship tips off Monday, April 8, also in Glendale.
Fan Fest schedule at the Phoenix Convention Center:
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
11 a.m.-noon: Capital One cardholders early access hour
Noon-5 p.m.: Manager games
5-6 p.m.: Men’s Final Four Pep Rally
6-7 p.m.: Team Flight Brothers Slam Dunk Contest
8 p.m.: Fan Fest ends
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
9-10 a.m.: Capital One cardholders early access hour
10 a.m.: Doors open
11-11:45 a.m.: Appearances by Phoenix Suns entertainment teams (Sol Patrol & Suns Dancers)
1-3 p.m.: Isaiah Thomas appearance
3-8 p.m. Men’s Final Four semifinals watch party
5-6 p.m.: Team Flight Brothers Slam Dunk Contest
8 p.m.: Fan Fest ends
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
9-10 a.m.: Capital One cardholders early access hour
10 a.m.: Doors open
11 a.m.-noon: Grant Hill appearance
11 a.m.-noon: 3x3 USA Basketball
Noon-1 p.m.: Steve Fisher appearance
1-5 p.m.: Creator League Showdown
5-6 p.m.: Team Flight Brothers Slam Dunk Contest with performance by Golden Grannies
8 p.m.: Fan Fest ends
MONDAY, APRIL 8
11 a.m.-noon: Capital One cardholders early access hour
Noon: Doors open
1-2 p.m.: Move United Wheelchair Basketball Game
2-3 p.m.: Move United Wheelchair Basketball Clinic
6 p.m.: Fan Fest ends
Tickets are $8 presale and $10 at the door for those 13 and older and are available here.
