All 67 games of March Madness will be hosted in Indiana. Selection Sunday is still set for March 14, 2021.
The NCAA has announced that the entire 2021 men's basketball championship will be staged in the Hoosier State. The majority of the games will be played in Indianapolis. Selection Sunday is still scheduled for March 14th, while the Final Four is still set for April 3rd, and 5th.
"This is a historic moment for NCAA members and the state of Indiana," NCAA President Mark Emmert said. "We have worked tirelessly to reimagine a tournament structure that maintains our unique championship opportunity for college athletes. The reality of today's announcement was possible thanks to the tremendous leadership of our membership, local authorities, and staff".
The NCAA will be administering COVID-19 tests within the controlled environment for everyone involved with each team.
The tournament will be hosted by Ball State, Butler, The Horizon League, Indiana, Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis, and Purdue. The Indiana Convention Center will be used as a practice facility. Games will be played on two courts inside of Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle FIeldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Only one game will be played at a time at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the NCAA’s decision to stage the 2021 men’s basketball championships in Indiana: “Indiana is a basketball state, and we’re beyond excited to safely host the 2021 NCAA men’s Division I, II and III basketball championships here. Games will take place around the state – from Evansville to Indianapolis and from West Lafayette to Fort Wayne. With our deep commitment to public health, strong infrastructure and historic facilities, I have no doubt that this year’s tournaments will be among the best we’ve ever seen.”
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