CLEVELAND, Ohio – Following consultation with Ohio governmental and public health officials, and at the recommendation of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Mid-American Conference announced today that the 2020 Mid-American Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland will be played. However, a restricted attendance policy will be implemented for the tournament.

Only credentialed institutional personnel, student-athlete family members, credentialed media, television and radio crews, and official team party members will be permitted to attend the tournaments.  For all others, the tournament games will be closed to the general public.

This decision was made in consultation and guidance with local governmental and public health and medical officials to limit large gatherings due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

"The safety of all is our greatest concern. Since January, I have stated that any decision would follow the advice of state governmental officials and medical professionals. Following the feedback we received today we have taken this action which is in alignment with the recommendation of Governor DeWine," said Mid-American Conference Commissioner, Dr. Jon Steinbrecher.

Fans will be able to watch the games through live streaming and cable networks. A full listing of games and television outlets is listed below.

Quarterfinal games for the women's tournament begin tomorrow with Toledo facing Central Michigan at Noon (ESPN+). The men's tournament begins on Thursday with Toledo battling rival Bowling Green at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+) Semifinal games for both tournaments will be played on Friday, with championship games on Saturday.

Rocket fans who have already purchased tickets to the tournament will receive a full refund. Fans who have questions may call the Rocket Ticket Office at 419-530-GOLD (4653).

The UToledo Alumni Office pregame parties scheduled to occur at Harry Buffalo prior to each game have also been canceled.
 
MAC Women's Basketball Tournament
Quarterfinals - Wednesday, March 11
First game begins at noon. The following games begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the previous game.
Game 5: No. 9 Toledo vs. No. 1 Central Michigan, Noon (ESPN+)
Game 6: No. 4 Ohio vs. No. 5 Western Michigan (ESPN+)
Game 7: No. 2 Ball State vs. No. 3 Eastern Michigan (ESPN+)
Game 8: No. 3 Kent State vs. No. 6 Buffalo (ESPN+)
Semifinals - Friday, March 13
Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 11:00 a.m.  (ESPN+)
Game 10: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 30 minutes after conclusion of Game 9  (ESPN+)
Championship Game - Saturday, March 14
Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 11:00 a.m.  (CBS Sports Network)
 
MAC Men's Basketball Tournament
Quarterfinals - Thursday, March 12
Game 5: No. 1 Akron vs. No. 8 Ohio, Noon (ESPN+)
Game 6: No. 4 Northern Illinois vs. No. 12 Miami, 30 minutes after conclusion of Game 5 (ESPN+)
Game 7: No. 2 Bowling Green vs. No. 7 Toledo, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 8: No. 3 Ball State vs. No. 6 Kent State, 30 minutes after conclusion of Game 7 (ESPN+)
Semifinals - Friday, March 13
Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 7:00 p.m.  (CBS Sports Network)
Game 10: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 30 minutes after conclusion of Game 9  (CBS Sports Network)
Championship Game - Saturday, March 14
Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7:30 p.m.  (ESPN2/WatchESPN)