Big Ten to allow fans at men’s basketball tournament

ROSEMONT, Ill. — A limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament next week.

The Big Ten Conference made the announcement Thursday morning. The tournament runs March 10-14 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Marion County health officials recently approved allowing limited capacity at the stadium, meaning 8,000 attendees will be allowed for the games.

A limited number of 2021 #B1GMBBall Tournament tickets will go on sale through each school’s ticket office.

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— Big Ten Men’s Hoops (@B1GMBBall) March 4, 2021

Each school will have a limited number of tickets available through their respective ticket offices. Individual universities are expected to share more information, including discounted student ticket options.

All tickets to this year’s tournament will be digital. Stadium gates will open an hour prior to each session of the tournament, according to a news release.

The Big Ten Network will televise the first 10 games of the tournament, while the conference semifinals and finals will be televised on WISC-TV on March 13th and 14th.

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