March Madness
2027 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship
Experience the excitement in Charlotte March 19 & 21, 2027 at Spectrum Center! UNC Charlotte and Atlantic Coast Conference host the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
March Madness 2027

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THE NCAA FAN EXPERIENCE
The NCAA Fan Experience powered by On Location is designed to bring fans closer to the action than ever before. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or attending your first Championship, our premium packages deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Enjoy VIP seating, exclusive access, and unmatched hospitality – all while creating memories you’ll cherish forever.
Exclusive Luxury Suite Experience: For an unparalleled game day experience, elevate your NCAA experience in the ultimate style with a Luxury Suite. Enjoy personalized service, gourmet food and drinks, and a private, comfortable atmosphere in the heart of the action.
THINGS TO DO
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EAT & DRINK
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HOST SCHOOL: UNC CHARLOTTE

Founded in 1946, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the North Carolina’s urban research university. Built on a 1,000-acre campus just 12 miles from Uptown, the university offers internationally competitive programs in numerous fields of study, including in renowned colleges such as the Belk College of Business, the William States Lee College of Engineering and the Cato College of Education. With annual enrollment topping 22,000 students, the Charlotte 49ers boast more than 122,000 living alumni—giving the school a vast and avid athletic fan base. Led by mascot and gold miner Norm the Niner, students and alumni sport green and white in support of the university’s NCAA Division I teams, which include baseball, basketball, football, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, track and field, volleyball and cross country.
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