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!