Safety preparations began long before the biggest games in college basketball tip off with agencies working together for the safety and security of fans and visitors INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett joined Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty, IMPD Chief Tanya Terry, IFD Fire Marshal Division Chief Michael Beard along with other law enforcement […]

INDIANAPOLIS – With less than 10 days until the 2026 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® tips off in Indianapolis, the Men’s Final Four Event App presented by AT&T is available for download. To download the app, go to NCAA.com/mff or clicking here. The Men’s Final Four Event App presented by AT&T is every fan’s on-the-go destination for all Men’s […]

More than 650 volunteers support 16 project sites and initiatives across the city INDIANAPOLIS, March 24, 2026 — More than 650 volunteers, civic leaders, and community partners came together Tuesday for the Jim Morris Day of Service to support 16 project sites and initiatives across Indianapolis ahead of the 2026 NCAA® Men’s Final Four®. The […]

INDIANAPOLIS – As Indiana prepares to host the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four, Visit Indy and the Indiana Sports Corp, in cooperation with the NCAA, are launching the Indiana Hoops Pass, a free, interactive digital experience celebrating the state’s deep-rooted basketball heritage. Designed as a “passport to Hoosier Hoops History & Hype,” the Indiana Hoops Pass invites locals and […]

Festival Unveils Updated Schedule and Lineup Adds Russell Dickerson, Plus New After-Hours Party “Madness After Dark” presented by Capital One featuring The Chainsmokers The NCAA, TNT Sports and CBS Sports today revealed that global superstar Post Malone will headline Capital One JamFest, closing out the 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival on Sunday, April 5 at American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis […]

Immersive experiences, including live music, dance, visual art, and food to take place during the 2026 Men’s Final Four®, April 3-6 in downtown Indianapolis Media assets Indianapolis (March 18, 2026) – Indy Arts Council and Indiana Sports Corp, in partnership with Forty5 Presents, GANGGANG, Epicurean Indy, and the Local Organizing Committee for the 2026 NCAA® […]

Free Festival Presented by AT&T, Coca-Cola, and Capital One Tips Off an Unforgettable Weekend of Final Four Celebration The road to the Final Four doesn’t just bring the biggest moments in college basketball — it delivers one of the most electric live music events of the year. The NCAA and TNT Sports, alongside official NCAA […]

The NCAA is recognizing community leaders in Indianapolis and Phoenix with 2026 NCAA Legends and Legacy Community Awards for their leadership, service and commitment to addressing local issues and concerns. The honor is given to citizens each year who reside in NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four host cities. The award recipients will be publicly […]

When the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four tips off in Indianapolis this April, the tournament’s legacy will extend far beyond the basketball court. Through Read to the Final Four, Indiana Sports Corp and the Local Organizing Committee are bringing the excitement of March Madness to third-grade classrooms across Indiana, inspiring students to become champions in […]

Unique Programs Bring March Madness® Into Classrooms and Communities Across Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA and Indiana Sports Corp are expanding community engagement during the 2026 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® with unique educational initiatives designed to bring the excitement of March Madness into classrooms and communities statewide: Men’s Final Four Analytics Challenge: This annual academic […]