Michigan State University Athletics
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Tickets FAQ
2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Frequently Asked Questions
How many NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tickets can I request?
See the chart below for ticket request eligibility by donor level.
| Priority | Spartan Fund Membership Level | 1st & 2nd Round | Sweet 16 & Elite 8 | Final Four & National Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ambassadors ($50K+ annually) | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 2nd | Champions Circle ($25K+ annually) | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 3rd | Scholarship Level ($10K+ annually) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4th | Directors Club ($5K+ annually) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 5th | Honorary Coaches Club ($2K+ annually) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6th | Captains Club ($1K+ annually) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7th | Green & White Club ($500+ annually) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | Sparty Club ($250+ annually) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9th | Ralph Young Club ($100+ annually) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10th | Spartan Backer ($50+ annually) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Public ticket purchases are available here.
What is the price of a ticket?
First Round: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, March 16
$175 per ticket (lower level) or $130 (upper level)
First Round ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for Second Round tickets if MSU advances.
Sweet 16: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, March 23
$220 per ticket
Sweet 16 ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for Elite Eight tickets if MSU advances.
Final Four: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, March 30
$310 per ticket
Final Four ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for championship tickets if MSU advances.
Where Are We Playing?
First & Second Rounds: Buffalo, NY | KeyBank Center
Sweet 16 & Elite 8: Washington, D.C | Capital One Arena
Final Four & National Championship: Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium
When will I know if I receive tickets?
Email notifications will be sent after 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to each round.
Will I be charged at the time of my request?
You will not be charged at the time of request. Requests will be fulfilled in Spartan Fund donor priority order following the ticket request deadline on Monday, March 16th. If confirmed, your selected payment method on file will be charged for the full value of the tickets. Tickets are valid for MSU sessions only.
Billing schedule for approved requests.
First Round: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, March 16
• $175 per ticket (lower level) or $130 (upper level)
• First Round ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for Second Round tickets if MSU advances.
Sweet 16: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, March 23
• $220 per ticket
• Sweet 16 ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for Elite Eight tickets if MSU advances.
Final Four: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, March 30
• $310 per ticket
• Final Four ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for championship tickets if MSU advances.
How will the seats be assigned?
Spartan Points Matter! Orders for tickets will be filled in Spartan Fund priority order, with the request limits listed above. Spartan Points will be the determining priority factor among each membership level and make an important difference in seat assignments.
I am a Spartan Fund member how can I request tickets?
- Sign-in to your My Account page, then click on Post-Season Requests & 2026 Men’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Request. Sign in here.
- Call 517-355-1610 Monday each week during the NCAA tournament.
Do children need a ticket?
Yes, everyone regardless of age needs a ticket.
What if I request tickets and later decide I cannot use them – will I be charged?
Tickets can be transferred back to tickets@msu.edu for a refund up to 24 hours before the game.
How will I receive my tickets?
Ticket holders will receive digital tickets.