After an epic battle through the first 3 rounds of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, 8 college squads emerge having knocked out a total of 60 of the nation’s top-tier teams. In the Elite 8 Regionals, these hard-driving teams take to courts across the country to fight for their spot in the Final Four. It’s a prime time for upsets and blowouts—when titans are toppled or favorites go all the way, and magical moments go down in basketball history.
This year, the buzzer-beating drama takes place at some of the most cutting-edge venues in the nation. Whether you’re looking to watch the Big Dance at Boston’s TD Garden, Atlanta’s Philips Arena, Omaha’s CenturyLink Center, or the Staples Center in Los Angeles, there are budget-friendly options for every basketball fan. But don’t wait too long to pick up your tickets, as the high-energy games are sure to sell out fast.
While there’s always a team that seems guaranteed to win, 2018 the NCAA Tournament is truly anyone’s game. Will Gonzaga come back after last year’s 6-point loss, or will North Carolina nab a victory 2 years in a row? Could the tournament’s top-winning team UCLA add to their record, or will Notre Dame earn their very first win of all time? Grab your ticket to watch these teams duke it out in the Elite Eight in hopes of making it to the Final Four at San Antonio’s Alamodome.