San Diego State will host the first and second rounds of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship at Viejas Arena.
Session 1
LIU (16) vs. Arizona (1) at 10:35AM PT
Utah St. (9) vs. Villanova (8) at 1:10PM PT
Gates will open at 9:00am
Session 2
UNI (12) vs. St. John's (5) at 4:10PM PT
CA Baptist (13) vs. Kansas (9) at 6:45PM PT
Gates open once the Arena is cleared from Session 1 and cleaned.
Ticket Information
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster via the NCAA website. Practice sessions are free and do not require tickets.
Take MTS to the Tournament
Park and Ride from one of our stations and then take the Green Line Trolley (which runs every 15 minutes) right to SDSU Station, just a brief walk from Viejas Arena.
You can also get to SDSU via Route 11, 14, 115, 856, 936, and 955 and Rapid 215.
Make sure to get PRONTO and earn-as-you-go to get the best fare! Load money onto your PRONTO card or app ahead of time then scan or tap before each trip. We recommend loading at least enough money for a round-trip to save time post-game! Every passenger must have their own PRONTO app or PRONTO card. You can also add more money to your account for future use (money added to PRONTO never expires). Click here to learn more about PRONTO or view our Full Fare Chart.
Address and Directions
Viejas Arena
5500 Canyon Crest Dr
San Diego, CA 92182
United States