ATHENS, Ohio — With Ohio men's and women's basketball postseason berths secured, the Ohio Athletics Department announced today that ticket, parking and event details are available for the 2026 Mid-American Conference Basketball Tournaments, presented by Credit Union1, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
The women's tournament will begin Wednesday, March 11, with quarterfinal matchups, followed by semifinal contests on Friday, March 13. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m.
Fans may purchase tickets to the women's tournament directly through Rocket Arena. If you have any questions regarding women's basketball tournament tickets, contact Rocket Arena at (216) 420-2200.
The men's tournament will tip off Thursday, March 12, with quarterfinal games, followed by semifinal contests on Friday, March 13, and will conclude with the championship game on Saturday, March 14, at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the men's games, located within the Ohio seating block, can be purchased through the Ohio Athletics Ticket Office for $42, including fees. Seating locations will be determined based on Ohio Bobcat Club priority points and must be purchased for each round. Tickets purchased for the quarterfinals do not carry over to the semifinals or championship game and are not valid for subsequent rounds if Ohio advances.
The priority points deadline for first-round tickets is Tuesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. Subsequent rounds will be communicated via email once game times are established. Ticket sales cutoff for the first round will be Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. Semifinal and championship ticket orders will only be processed when Ohio clinches its spot in those rounds.
Tickets will be distributed via the Ohio Ticket Office prior to tipoff. If you have any questions regarding men's basketball tournament tickets, contact the Ohio Athletics Ticket Office at (740) 593-1300. Parking for both tournaments may be purchased through Rocket Arena.
Ohio Bobcat Club & Ohio University Alumni Association Receptions:
The Ohio Bobcat Club and the Ohio University Alumni Association will co-host pregame receptions at The Clevelander Bar & Grill (834 Huron Road East, Cleveland, Ohio) prior to all Ohio men's and women's basketball games at the 2026 MAC Tournament. Pending advancement, receptions will begin two hours prior to tipoff and conclude 30 minutes before game time.
Reception tickets are $10 and can be purchased by clicking here. Appetizers and a cash bar will be provided, and the events are open to the public.
If you have general questions about the pregame receptions, contact CJ Harris at harrisc10@ohio.edu. If you need assistance with registration, contact Advancement Events at eventsadv@ohio.edu.
Fans can visit Ohio's Championship Central page for the most up-to-date information regarding tickets, parking, schedules and event details.
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