Fans invited to watch 8 NCAA teams practice for free at Fiserv Forum Thursday
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Eight teams will practice at Fiserv Forum Thursday, March 17, ahead of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Practice sessions are free and open to the public.
Doors open at 10 a.m. Here is the practice schedule:
11 – 11:40 a.m.: Yale
11:45 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.: Virginia Tech
12:30 – 1:10 p.m.: Purdue
1:15 – 1:55 p.m.: Texas
3:25 – 4:05 p.m.: LSU
4:10 – 4:50 p.m.: Wisconsin
4:55 – 5:35 p.m.: Iowa State
5:40 – 6:20 p.m.: Colgate
"There's nothing better than the excitement and passion March Madness provides to fans around the country, and we're privileged to play host again this year in Milwaukee," said Marquette University Vice President and Athletics Director Bill Scholl. "We are excited to welcome eight great institutions to Milwaukee and hope to provide an enriching experience for all student-athletes and fans in attendance. Fiserv Forum is a tremendous venue and we are excited to be partnering with them as they host NCAA tournament games for the first time in the building."
There is no ticket required to attend the open practice sessions, and fans can come at any time. Parking is available at parking structures on N 5th Street and Highland Street for $5 a vehicle.
The tournament games in Milwaukee are set for Friday, March 18 and Sunday, March 20. Friday's Session I games will feature Purdue vs. Yale at 1 p.m. Central time, followed by Texas vs. Virginia Tech at approximately 3:30 p.m.