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Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/08/2024
9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Location
State Farm Center
Categories
State Farm Center, the University of Illinois, and the Champaign-Urbana community are thrilled to welcome the IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals and the original March Madness back for another year it its longtime home March 7-9, 2024!
Teams competing include:
Class 1A: Meridian High School, Chicago Hope Academy, Aurora Christian School, Winchester High School
Class 2A: Phillips Academy High School, Williamsville High School, Benton High School, Byron High School
Class 3A: Mt. Carmel High School, Mt. Zion High School, DePaul College Prep, Richwoods High School
Class 4A: Normal Community High School, Palatine High School, New Trier High School, Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Click here to purchase tickets.
Thursday, March 7
- Session 1: Class 1A semi-finals – 9:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Class 2A semi-finals – 2:00 p.m.
- Session 3: Class 1A/2A 3rd place games – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 8
- Session 4: Class 3A semi-finals – 9:30 a.m.
- Session 5: Class 4A semi-finals – 2:00 p.m.
- Session 6: Class 3A/4A 3rd place games – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9
- Session 7: Class 1A/2A championship games – 11:00 a.m.
- Session 8: Class 3A/4A championship games – 5:30 p.m.
Ticket Packaging and Pricing
Package 1: ALL SESSION ticket combo to ALL games
- $124* – 100 level reserved
- $80* – 200 level reserved
- Includes ALL sessions for all class levels
Package 2: 4 session ticket combo to all 1A/2A games
- $62* – 100 level reserved
- $40* – 200 level reserved
- Includes sessions 1, 2, 3, and 7
Package 3: 4 session ticket combo to all 3A/4A games
- $62* – 100 level reserved
- $40* – 200 level reserved
- Includes sessions 4, 5, 6, and 8
*Please Note: Ticket fees will apply
SINGLE SESSION PASSES WILL GO ON SALE ON FEBRUARY 5.
For the latest information, visit https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/ihsabbb
Parking Information
Parking is available in any of the SFC parking quadrants and in Lot E-14 for this event.
CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT PARKING LOT ENTRANCES
Cars: $15 with In & Out privileges
Buses: $30
Parking for those with disabilities is available in any of the surrounding quadrants on a first come first served basis.
Circle drives are available on the East and West sides of the building for drop-off and pick-up.
Clear Bag Policy
ChambanaMoms.com All Star Zone
Before, during, and after the games, there will be a variety of activities happening in the State Farm Center to enjoy, ChambanaMoms.com presents the All Star Zone, located in the East Entrance in the Traditions Club. From caricatures to face-painting, to a variety of family-friendly activities, there’s something for all ages. Don’t miss the Illini Esports gaming center with mini-games set up for all to play alongside an interactive basketball station from Dick’s House of Sport.
Thursday, March 7 | 8:30 a.m.–Noon and 1:00–4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.–Noon—Dan Wild Caricatures
8:30 a.m.–Noon—Wild Style Design Company (face-painting)
1:00–4:30 p.m.—Wild Style Design Company (face-painting/glitter tattoos/hair tinsel)
Friday, March 8 | 8:30 A.m.–Noon and 1:00–4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.–Noon—Dan Wild Caricatures
8:30 a.m.–Noon—Wild Style Design Company (face-painting)
1:00–4:30 p.m.—Wild Style Design Company (face-painting/glitter tattoos/hair tinsel)
Saturday, March 9 | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 4:30–7:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Dan Wild Caricatures and Wild Style Design Company (face-painting)
4:30–7:30 p.m.—Wild Style Design Company (face-painting/glitter tattoos)
