The heart of Minneapolis transforms to host one of the nation’s most prestigious college basketball events. All 14 Big Ten Conference Men and Women basketball teams descend on the Target Center with their eyes set on winning the conference title. Catch all ten days of your favorite Big Ten tournament teams live. Sign up to stay in the know for presale opportunities, event announcements and more!
March 6 – 9 (Wed – Sat), 11am – 6pm
March 13 – 16 (Wed – Sat), 11am – 6pm
Featuring local creators and Big Ten Conference alumni, the Big Ten Makers Market will be your one-stop shop for handmade goods, artistic creations, and unique finds! Enjoy live music and entertainment, locally made beverages, photo opportunities, and more. With 50 makers showcasing their goods, there is something for everyone!
Location: Minneapolis City Center
Admission: Free, Open to All
March 7 & 14, 3:30-5:00 pm
March is Minnesota Food Share Month and during the 2024 Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments Minnesota Sports and Events is partnering with Hands On Twin Cities to support Twin Cities youth facing food insecurity. Join us to bundle snack-packs for local food shelves and youth recreation centers across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Location: Minneapolis City Center – 1st Floor
Admission: Free and open to all with registration
March 7 Registration | March 14 Registration
March 10, 8:30 am & March 17, 12:00pm
Ahead of the championship game fans are invited to rally in the Target Center lobby to welcome the finalist teams as they walk the blue carpet when they arrive at the arena. The competing school’s spirit squads and pep bands will be on site pumping up the crowd with their rousers and cheers.
Location: Target Center Lobby
Admission: Free and open to all
March 6–9 & 13–16, 11 AM–6 PM
Try your hand at Minnesota classic sports like curling, gymnastics, hockey, and of course, basketball. Fans can stop by and get their faces painted in their school colors, have the chance to win tickets to tournament games, and snap a selfie with some Minnesota sports greats. The Minnesota Champions Tour features several Big Ten alumni and memorabilia exhibit where fans can check out items such as Lou Nanne’s Team USA sweater jersey, Gable Steveson’s shoes and a replica of his gold medal, and much more.
Location: City Center
Admission: Free, Open to All
March 6 & 13, 3:30-6 PM
Powered by Bell Bank and Star Tribune, this speaker series showcases conversations with a diverse collection of local and national community leaders, influencers, and changemakers representing a wide variety of industries and communities. The discussion will illuminate the ongoing efforts and challenges in promoting diversity and inclusion across all levels of sports. Together, let's envision a future where sports serve as a unifying force, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion on and off the court.
Location: Tom’s Watch Bar
Admission: Free admission and open to all with registration
March 6 Registration | March 13 Registration
March 8 & 15, 3-5 PM
Ahead of B1G championship weekend, come downtown and hone your basketball skills. The Practice with a Purpose youth skills clinic is open to Minnesota youth in grades 3 - 6. Coached by top Minnesota Golden Gopher basketball alumni, each clinic is 90 minutes and includes skills training, drills, and learning the value of teamwork. Each participant receives a Practice with a Purpose t-shirt, water, and snacks. Parents are able to watch the clinic. These clinics are presented by the Minneapolis Foundation.
Location:: Life Time Fitness at Target Center
Admission: Free and open to all with registration
March 8-9 (Fri, 2:30-5:30 pm, Sat, 12 - 6:30pm)
March 15-16 (Fri, 2:30-5:30 pm, Sat, 12 - 6:30pm)
Paired with a local member of the local media as their mentor, our Junior Journalists will have the opportunity to experience the Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments as a credentialed member of the media. Attending press conferences, conducting interviews, and documenting their experience provides local youth the opportunity to develop key skills as they explore the potential for a future in journalism. Following the tournament participants will produce a final project that will be shared by all partners and published on the Minnesota Sports and Events website. This program is presented in partnership with the Minnesota Broadcasters Association.
Location: Target Center, Lexus Club
Admission: Open to Minnesota students in grades 6 through 8 Registration link (for either date)
