MAC Basketball Tournament
TOURNAMENT ROUNDS
The 2025 MAC Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal, Semifinal and Championship Rounds will be held at Rocket Arena (Cleveland, OH) March 12-15.
WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT ROUNDS
The MAC Tournament opens with four quarterfinal matchups at Cleveland's Rocket Arena on Wednesday, March 12 followed by the semifinals on Friday, March 14. The championship game will be played on Saturday, March 15.
MEN'S TOURNAMENT ROUNDS
The MAC Tournament opens with four quarterfinal matchups at Cleveland's Rocket Arena on Thursday, March 13 followed by the semifinals on Friday, March 15. The championship game will be played on Saturday, March 15.
TICKET INFORMATION
Support the University of Toledo and your Rocket Basketball teams by purchasing MAC Tournament tickets through the Rocket Ticket Office and sit in the Rocket sections of Rocket Arena.
Priority Seating Deadline:
There is no deadline for priority seating for women's MAC Tournament games. Seating for women's games is general admission.
The deadline for priority seating for men's MAC Tournament games is Sunday, March 9, at 11 p.m. All seats will be allocated after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. Any orders placed after 11 p.m. on March 9 will be given the best available seats. Seat allocation will be based off of Rocket Fund contributions, Athletic giving and men's basketball season ticket history.
Payment Process and Delivery of Tickets:
Orders will not be charged until games are played. Once orders have been processed, no refunds or changes can be made. Tickets will be delivered via SeatGeek ticket transfer. You will receive an email with information on how to download the SeatGeek app, create an account and access your tickets. You also have the ability to transfer tickets to another fan through the app. The tickets will be texted to you through the Rocket Arena's ticket system (SeatGeek) NOT the University's ticket system. - You will receive a text message “Toledo Athletics wants to send you a ticket on SeatGeek” - Click the "Accept" link in that text and you’ll be taken to SeatGeek where you can log in to your SeatGeek account or create an account. Then, follow the prompts to see the tickets in your account. Questions? Call or text the Rocket Ticket Office at 419-530-4653.
Tickets will be delivered as follows:
| Date of Game | Tickets Delivered |
| Women's Quarterfinals Wednesday, 3/12/24 | Tuesday |
| Men's Quarterfinals Thursday, 3/13/24 | Wednesday |
| Women's Semifinals Friday, 3/14/24 | Thursday |
| Men's Semifinals Friday, 3/14/24 | Friday morning |
| Women's Finals Saturday, 3/15/24 | Friday evening |
| Men's Finals Saturday, 3/15/24 | Saturday morning |
Troubleshooting Digital Tickets:
If you are having issues with your digital tickets, please call or text the Rocket Ticket Office at 419-530-GOLD (4653). A Rocket Ticket Office representative will be on site at Rocket Arena (Cleveland Cliffs entrance -corner of Huron and E 6th). if you need assistance day of game. It is strongly recommended that you download your tickets prior to arriving at the venue.
MEN'S TICKET PRICING THROUGH THE ROCKET TICKET OFFICE
All seats for the men's tournament are reserved. Seat Placement will be based on Toledo Athletic contribution levels and season ticket history.
- Adult: $38
- UToledo Students: $20
Fans may order tickets one of the following ways:
- Online at UTRockets.com/Tix
- By calling 419.530.GOLD (4653)
- At the Rocket Ticket Office at Savage Arena
Limited tickets for UToledo Students may be purchased by calling 419.530.GOLD (4653) or visiting the Rocket Ticket Office at Savage Arena. UToledo Students must present a valid Rocket I.D or Rocket number; One ticket per UT student I.D.
WOMEN'S TICKET PRICING THROUGH THE ROCKET TICKET OFFICE
All seats for the women's tournament are General Admission
- Adult: $10
- Seniors (55+) & Youth (12 and under): $5
- UToledo Students: $5
Fans may order tickets one of the following ways:
- Online at UTRocketstix.com
- By calling 419.530.GOLD (4653)
- At the Rocket Ticket Office at Savage Arena
Limited tickets for UToledo Students may be purchased by calling 419.530.GOLD (4653) or visiting the Rocket Ticket Office at Savage Arena. UToledo Students must present a valid Rocket I.D or Rocket number; One ticket per UT student I.D.
SCHEDULE & BRACKET
MEN'S TOURNAMENT
Thursday, March 13th, 2025 -- Quarterfinals
Game 1: No. 1 Akron vs. No. 8 Bowling Green, 11 am ET (ESPN+)
Game 2: No. 4 Toledo vs. No. 5 Ohio* (ESPN+)
Game 3: No. 2 Miami vs. No. 7 Eastern Michigan* (ESPN+)
Game 4: No. 3 Kent State vs. No. 6 Western Michigan* (ESPN+)
Friday, March 14th, 2024 -- Semifinals
Game 5: No. 1 Akron vs. No. 4 Toledo, 5 pm ET (CBS Sports Network)
Game 6: No. 2 Miami vs. No. 3 Kent State 7:30 pm ET (CBS Sports Network)
Saturday, March 15th, 2024 -- MAC Championship
Game 7: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 7:30 pm ET (ESPN2)
# Game will be televised on CBS Sports Network
% Game will be televised on ESPN+
*30 minutes following the completion of the first game of the session
CLICK HERE for full Men's bracket
WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 -- Quarterfinals
Game 1: No. 1 Ball State vs. No. 8 Western Michigan, 11 AM ET (ESPN+)
Game 2: No. 4 Kent State vs. No. 5 Miami* (ESPN+)
Game 3: No. 2 Toledo vs. No. 7 Central Michigan* (ESPN+)
Game 4: No. 3 Buffalo vs. No. 6 Bowling Green* (ESPN+)
Friday, March 14th, 2025 -- Semifinals
Game 5: No. 1 Ball State vs. No. 4 Kent State, 10 AM ET (ESPN+)
Game 6: No. 2 Toledo vs. No. 3 Buffalo* (ESPN+)
Saturday, March 15th, 2025 -- MAC Championship
Game 7: No. 1 Ball State vs. No. 2 Toledo, 11 AM ET (CBS Sports Network)
# Game will be televised on CBS Sports Network
% Game will be televised on ESPN+
*30 minutes following the completion of the first game of the session
CLICK HERE for full Women's bracket
ROCKET ARENA DIAGRAMS & INFO
Doors Open to Rocket Arena: 60 minutes prior to tip
Rocket Arena Diagrams
Rocket Arena Policies
Rocket Arena has heightened security measures for the facility. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with these measures, found at ROCKET ARENA- Securities + Polices. Please allow yourself extra time for entry into the facility as all bags will be checked by security.
PREGAME PARTY
The UToledo Alumni Association will be hosting a pregame party before every men's and women's game in Cleveland. All pregame parties will begin two hours prior to tip-off of Toledo's game(s) and will again be held at Harry Buffalo (2120 East 4th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115) just across the street from Rocket Arena.
Admission to each pregame party is $17 for UToledo Alumni Association members and $25 for non-members. Admission includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and a cash bar. Registration is required.
Women's Basketball
Saturday, March 15
Pregame Party starts at 9:00 AM (2-hours before tip-off)
Tipoff time: 11:00 AM
Link for Pregame Party before Championship Game : https://www.toledoalumni.org/events/events.aspx?eid=2097
If the Rockets advance to the Championship, a new registration page for those pregame parties will be posted.
Men's Basketball
Friday, March 14
Pregame Party starts at 3:00 PM (2-hours before tip-off)
Tipoff time: 5:00 PM
Link for Pregame Party before Semifinals: https://www.toledoalumni.org/events/events.aspx?eid=2085
If the Rockets advance to the Championship, a new registration page for those pregame parties will be posted.
You may also contact The University of Toledo Office of Alumni Engagement at 419.530.2586, 800.235.6766 or register at toledoalumni.org.
DIRECTIONS
MAC Tournament Address:
Rocket Arena
One Center Court
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-4001
DIRECTIONS TO ROCKET ARENA
Directions from the East
- Take Interstate 90/Rt. 2 West. Follow signs to downtown Cleveland.
- Remain on Rt. 2 as I-90 curves away to the left.
- Exit at E. 9th St.; turn left on E. 9th St.; south to area parking.
Directions from the South
- Take I-77 North.
- Exit at E. 9th St. Follow signs to either E. 9th St. north or Ontario St. north to arena parking.
Directions from the West
- Take I-90 East. Exit at Ontario St. and proceed north on Ontario St. Quicken Loans
- Arena is located at the corner of Huron Rd. and Ontario St.
Directions from the Southwest
- Take I-90 East or I-71 North to the Inner Belt merge.
- Continue on Inner Belt (I-90) to either Ontario St. or E. 9th St
- Exit right onto Ontario St. north of E. 9th St. north to area parking.
Directions from Harry Buffalo
- Take E 4th Street and turn left onto Huron Rd E
- Take Huron Rd E and turn right onto E 6th St
- The Cavs Media entrance will be at the corner of Bolivar Rd and E 6th St.
Directions from Cleveland Hopkins Airport
- Take I-71 North. Exit at Ontario Street and proceed north on Ontario St.
- Rocket Arena is located at the corner of Huron Rd. and Ontario St.
