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March Madness in South Bend

The Madness is coming to Purcell Pavilion! The Notre Dame Women's basketball team is hosting first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday, March 19, Friday, March 21 and Sunday, March 23. Purchase tickets to cheer on the Irish and catch the NCAA tournament action up close.

FIRST FOUR

Wednesday, March 19

7:00 PM Iowa State vs. Princeton

FIRST ROUND

Friday, March 21

11:30 AM #6 Michigan vs. #11 Iowa State (winner of First Four game)

2:00 PM #3 Notre Dame vs. #14 Stephen F. Austin

SECOND ROUND

Sunday, March 23

1:00 PM #6 Michigan vs. #3 Notre Dame

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PARKING

Parking is free outside of Purcell Pavilion in the Joyce and Stadium lots. You can also consider parking in Downtown South Bend. A walk on The Link Trail is just over a mile and will get you where you need to be! The Link Trail starts at LaSalle Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Head east on LaSalle Avenue, north on Hill Street, then northeast on South Bend Avenue to join Notre Dame Avenue. The trail will culminate at the intersection of Angela Boulevard and Notre Dame Avenue. Before taking the walk, consider grabbing a coffee or hot chocolate from downtown coffee shops to keep you warm.

WHERE TO WATCH THE GAMES

Check our guide for the 8 best spots to watch March Madness around The Bend.

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