SAN ANTONIO – Excitement is building as San Antonio prepares to host the 2025 Men’s NCAA Final Four.
The San Antonio Local Organizing Committee hosted a press conference on Tuesday to provide updates on public safety measures, transportation options and other key events.
Here’s what to know:
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Officials said the free March Madness Music Festival and Tip-Off Tailgate will take place rain or shine.
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People can start lining up at the music festival at 7 a.m.
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Severe weather will be a possibility Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. The heaviest rainfall will fall north of the San Antonio area, but some places could pick up some more much-needed rain.
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If severe weather or lightning becomes a factor, officials will release updates on the Men’s Final Four App.
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Umbrellas will be allowed inside the Alamodome, the March Madness Music Festival and Tip-Off Tailgate.
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Those attending Final Four or related events should use the SAPark mobile app for parking information.
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There will be no public parking at the Alamodome.
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Rideshare will be available in Lot B for people attending Final Four games. For those attending the events at Hemisfair, there will be a rideshare lot at Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Indianola Street.
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VIA Park & Ride will be available for Final Four events all weekend. Service will depart from Crossroads Park & Ride and Blossom Athletic Center. Click here for details.
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SAPD Chief William McManus said all events have a clear-bag policy unless they meet a certain size. Click here for the policy.
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McManus added that security will be present around the clock throughout Final Four weekend, particularly in the Hemisfair area.
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The NCAA Men’s Final Four will take place on Saturday, April 5 at the Alamodome, with Florida taking on Auburn at 5:09 p.m., and Houston playing Duke at 7:49 p.m.
The championship game is scheduled for Monday, April 7. This will mark the fifth time the men’s Final Four is held at the venue.
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The men’s Final Four weekend will also bring other jam-packed events, including the free March Madness Music Festival.
Pitbull, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, Doechii and T-Pain are among those scheduled to perform at the festival in Tower Park.
Nearby, Civic Park will host the free Tip-Off Tailgate, which will include watch parties, activities, food and drinks.
>> Other big events happening in downtown San Antonio during Final Four weekend
The events are expected to attract over 100,000 out-of-town visitors during the weekend.
Final Four daily schedule
Friday, April 4
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10 a.m.: Reese’s Men’s Final Four Friday, Alamodome. The event is free.
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10 a.m.: Doors open, free parking in Alamodome Lot B (limited)
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11 a.m.: Team 1 open practice
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Noon: Team 2 open practice
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1 p.m.: Team 3 open practice
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2 p.m.: Team 4 open practice
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3:35 p.m.: Reese’s NABC College All-Star Game
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Noon-6 p.m.: Men’s Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One, Henry B. González Convention Center.
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3-11 p.m.: Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan, Civic Park.
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4:30-10 p.m.: March Madness Music Festival: AT&T Block Party, Tower Park at Hemisfair.
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Performers: Pitbull, Doechii, Ravyn Lenae
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Saturday, April 5
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10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Men’s Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One, Henry B. González Convention Center
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11 a.m.: Men’s Final Four River Rally, Rivercenter Lagoon at River Walk
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1:30-11 p.m.: Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan, Civic Park
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3-8:30 p.m.: March Madness Music Festival: Coke Live, Tower Park at Hemisfair
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Performers: Jelly Roll, T-Pain, Willow Avalon
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3 p.m.: Gates open for Semifinal Games, Alamodome
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5:09 p.m.: Semifinal Game 1, Alamodome
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7:49 p.m.: Semifinal Game 2, Alamodome
Sunday, April 6
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8 a.m.: Men’s Final Four Dribble presented by Buick, Travis Park
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10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Men’s Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One, Henry B. González Convention Center
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Noon-5 p.m.: Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan, Civic Park
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2:30-10:30 p.m.: March Madness Music Festival: Capital One JamFest, Tower Park at Hemisfair
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Performers: Chris Stapleton, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Benson Boone, Brothers Osborne
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Monday, April 7
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Noon-6 p.m.: Men’s Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One, Henry B. González Convention Center
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3-9 p.m.: Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan, Civic Park
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5:30 p.m.: Gates open for national championship game, Alamodome
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7:50 p.m. National championship tip-off
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Postgame: Championship river parade, Arneson River Theatre at River Walk
If you plan to attend, click here for a guide to everything you need to know before heading out.
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