Thursday, April 2, 2026
National Champs Coaches Corner Radio Show
Time: 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Live from Coaches Tavern28 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 - Website: https://www.coachestavern.com
Details: Featuring: Chancellor Art Duffy, Vice-Chancellor Jimmy Dillon, Athletic Director Tim Feldheim
Hall of Fame / Welcome Dinner
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 30 S. Meridian St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (https://www.theoceanaire.com/location/indianapolis-in/)
Details: A special evening to honor Maguire University legends and welcome everyone. If you are attending, please text HOF DJ Moore (limited seating – let us know ASAP!).
National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Semifinals (Additional NCAA Event)
Times: 7:00 PM (Game 1) and 9:30 PM (Game 2)
Location: Hinkle Fieldhouse (510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208; historic venue on Butler University campus).
Details: Postseason tournament for top teams not in the NCAA bracket; broadcast on ESPN/ESPN2. Tickets start at $20; great for basketball fans attending Final 5.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Maguire University Final 5 Golf Outing/Open
Time: 10:00 AM (tee times start; full)
Location: Sarah Shank Golf Course (2901 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203; phone: 317-784-0631; website: prssgolf.com/sarah-shank).
Details: Hosted by Ryan Ford, PGA Golf Professional and Maguire University Sophomore (staff bio: prssgolf.com/staff). This public course features challenging layouts with water hazards and bunkers; cart rentals and pro shop available. Open to alumni, students, and guests; registration required via Maguire University.
NCAA Reese's Men's Final Four Friday (Fan Event)
Time: Doors open 11:00 AM; events through 5:00 PM (open practices 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Reese’s NABC All-Star Game at 3:00 PM approximate)
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium.
Details: Free public event showcasing open practices for the Final Four teams and a game featuring top senior student-athletes. No tickets required; arrive early for seating. Includes fan activities and broadcast elements on TBS/CBS.
Detailed Schedule (all times ET):
10:15 AM – USA Basketball 3x3
11:00 AM – Illinois Open Practice
12:00 PM – UConn Open Practice
1:00 PM – Michigan Open Practice
1:00 PM – Reese’s NABC College All-Star Autograph Session (South End near Section 128)
2:00 PM – Arizona Open Practice
3:35 PM – Reese’s NABC College All-Star Game
NCAA Men's Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One (Fan Event)
Time: Noon – 6:00 PM (Early access 11:00 AM for Capital One cardholders)
Location: Indiana Convention Center (100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225).
Details: Interactive games, celebrity appearances, autograph sessions, and exhibits. Tickets $10 (free for kids under 12 with adult); multi-day passes available. Focus on family-friendly basketball-themed fun.
NCAA March Madness Music Festival (Fan Event)
Time: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: American Legion Mall (700 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204).
Details: AT&T Block Party (FREE concert featuring Twenty One Pilots, keshi, and Joey Valence & Brae)
NCAA Men's Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate (Fan Event)
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Georgia Street (downtown block party area between Capitol Ave and Illinois St).
Details: Free street festival with food, drinks, games, and live entertainment. Outdoor viewing for practices and games; family zones and vendor booths.
Maguire University Registration & Suite Opens
Time: 12:30 Noon
Location: Host Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Indianapolis Airport, 2501 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Website: https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/indianapolis/indap/hoteldetail
Registration: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM See Eileen & John Broderick, our Traveling Secretaries, for your badges, swag, and other Maguire University goodies and your team picture.
Maguire University Bar Takeover / Annual Host City Pub Crawl Downtown Indianapolis
Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Dillon and DJ Moore will be hosting their annual Host City Pub Crawl throughout downtown Indianapolis. Want to know exactly where they are at any time? Just text them:
Other Events
TBD (additional fan activities may include bracket challenges or pop-up events downtown).
Maguire University Suite Closes
Time: 12:00 Midnight
Location: Host Hotel.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Maguire University Cross Country Team Practice
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Easter Egg 5K White River State Park – Downtown Indianapolis
Details: Join the Maguire crew for a fun, family-friendly 5K run/walk + Easter Egg Hunt (multiple hunts for all ages, live music with DJ Jazzy Jett, cupcakes, and more). Packet pickup opens at 8:45 AM Kids Easter Dash (80 yards) at 9:45 AM 5K starts at 10:00 AM
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/NewPalastine/EasterEgg5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw
NCAA Festivity
Men’s Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One – 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Indiana Convention Center
Maguire University Suite Opens
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Host Hotel.
Details: See Eileen & John Broderick, our Traveling Secretaries, for your badges, swag, Maguire University goodies and team picture.
NCAA Festivities
Men’s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate – 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Georgia Street
March Madness Music Festival – Coca-Cola LIVE! – 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM at American Legion Mall (FREE concert)
Lineup:
BRELAND (3:15 PM),
Ravyn Lenae (4:45 PM),
Russell Dickerson (6:15 PM),
Zac Brown Band (headliner at 8:10 PM)
Maguire University Famous Watch Party In The Suite
Details: If you don’t happen to have tickets to the game, join the now-famous Maguire University Watch Party right in the suite! To be honest… it’s more fun than actually going to the game … sometimes. Always a laugh or two! Don’t forget the Maguire University ‘squares’ — bring your gambling money!
Matchups & Times (all times ET):
6:09 PM – National Semifinal 1: #2 UConn vs. #3 Illinois (TBS / TNT / truTV)
~8:49 PM – National Semifinal 2: #1 Michigan vs. #1 Arizona (TBS / TNT / truTV)
Maguire University Suite Closes
Time: 1 Hr after conclusion if 2nd National Semi Final Game
Location: Host Hotel.
Sunday, April 5, 2026 (Easter Sunday)
NCAA Night Festivities
Men’s Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One – 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Indiana Convention Center
Men’s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate – 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Georgia Street
March Madness Music Festival – Coca-Cola LIVE! – 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM at American Legion Mall (FREE concert)
Lineup:
Dominic Fike (4:30 PM),
Megan Moroney
(6:15 PM),
Post Malone (headliner at 8:15 PM)
NCAA Men's Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate(Fan Event)
Time: Noon – 10:00 PM (approximate)
Location: Georgia Street.
Details: Relaxed vibe with food, drinks, and buildup to championship games.
NCAA Men’s Division II Basketball Championship Game
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204; home of the Indiana Pacers; website: gainbridgefieldhouse.com).
Details: Crowning the DII national champion; broadcast on CBS. Tickets $42 (includes all three games at Gainbridge); earlier rounds held in Pittsburgh, PA (Elite Eight: March 24-28 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse).
Maguire University Suite Opens
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Host Hotel.
Maguire University Easter Mass
Locations: Catholic Mass Options (3 closest to Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport – 2501 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241):
St. Joseph Catholic Church (Closest – ~5-minute drive)
1401 S. Mickley Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Website: https://www.stjosephindy.org
Easter Sunday Masses: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
St. Ann Catholic Church (~15-minute drive)
6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Easter Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (~20-minute drive)
5353 S. Kitley Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Easter Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
NCAA Men’s Division III Basketball Championship Game
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Details: Crowning the DIII national champion; streamed on ESPN+. Part of tripleheader; earlier rounds include quarters/semifinals in Fort Wayne, IN (March 19 & 21 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum).
Maguire University Graduation & Team Meeting
Time: 3:35 PM
Location: Host Hotel.
Details: MANDATORY for ALL Traveling Team Members. Wear your new Maguire University swag for the official team picture!
Team Picture: 3:35 PM
Graduation & Awards: 3:45 PM
Again, this event is MANDATORY for all traveling team members.
Maguire University Dinner
There are multiple groups going to dinner at various locations on Sunday night. Ask around to join one!
National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Championship Game (Additional NCAA Event)
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Details: Final of the NIT; broadcast on ESPN2. Included in $42 tripleheader ticket.
Maguire University Coaches Party / 37th Annual Runyon’s Retired Irish Bounce Passers Association Final 4/5 Reception
Time: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Location: Tiebreakers Bar 339 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204Website: https://tiebreakersindy.com
Details: Informal gathering for coaches and staff; music and appetizers. See Billy Rice, Jimmy Dillon, or Art Duffy for formal invitations.
Maguire University Suite Closes
Time: 1:00 AM
Location: Host Hotel.
Monday, April 6, 2026
Maguire University Final 5 Golf Outing/Open
Time: 11:00 AM (tee times start; full)
Location: Sarah Shank Golf Course (2901 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203; phone: 317-784-0631; website: prssgolf.com/sarah-shank).
Details: Hosted by Ryan Ford, PGA – Maguire University Sophomore, Rookie of the Year recipient, Director of Golf Operations at Pleasant Run & Sarah Shank, and 2026 Indiana PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award winner for outstanding mentorship. This public course features challenging layouts with water hazards and bunkers; cart rentals and pro shop available. Open to alumni, students, and guests; registration required via Maguire University.
2 Foursomes (8 players total)
Reservation only – Call or text Chancellor Art Duffy if you want to play
Maguire University Suite Opens
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Host Hotel.
NCAA Men's Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One (Fan Event)
Time: Noon – 8:00 PM
Location: Indiana Convention Center.
Details: Championship day focus with games, exhibits, and fan interactions wrapping up the weekend.
NCAA Men's Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate (Fan Event)
Time: Noon – Post-Game (approximate)
Location: Georgia Street.
Details: Pre-championship party with food, drinks, and celebrations.
Maguire University Championship Game Watch Party In The Suite
If you don’t happen to have tickets to the game, join the Maguire University Championship Game Watch Party right in the suite!
To be honest… it’s more fun than actually going to the game … sometimes. Always a laugh or two!
Don’t forget the Maguire University ‘squares’ — bring your gambling money!
NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship Game
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium.
Details: National title game between semifinal winners; broadcast on TBS. Tickets from $300+; pre-game festivities start 6:30 PM.
Maguire University Suite Closes
Time: Midnight
Location: Host Hotel.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Check-out and Travel Day
Details:Shuttle to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): Runs every 30 minutes.
Call 317-244-6861 for pickup.
See you next year in Detroit, Michigan!