NCAA Tournament tickets in Tampa: March Madness 2026 seats at Benchmark International Arena

Sunshine, basketball, what more could you ask for? The NCAA men's basketball tournament kicks off in Tampa.

Benchmark International Arena will host first and second round matchups from the warmth of Florida. As per usual, fans can expect the unexpected.

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Eight teams enter, two teams prevail in Tampa. Who will that be in 2026?

The best way to find out is from Benchmark International Arena itself. Here's how you can get tickets to March Madness games in Tampa.

How to buy NCAA Tournament tickets in Tampa

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Three total sessions will be played at Benchmark International Arena on March 20 and 22. Passes are available for purchase as all-sessions and single-session passes. Currently, an all-sessions pass costs $575. Session 1 and 2 costs $130 each while Session 3 is priced at $230.

Click the link below to view the latest costs and availability.

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Which teams are playing in Tampa?

• First-round game 1: TBD
• First-round game 2: TBD
• First-round game 3: TBD
• First-round game 4: TBD
• Second-round game 1: Winner of G1 and G2
• Second-round game 2: Winner of G3 and G4

March Madness has arrived at the Benchmark International Arena.

The first four games will be played Friday, March 20. Session 1 will feature the first two matchups while Session 2 will include games 3 and 4.

Sunday, March 22 will feature both second-round games in Session 3.

Why Benchmark International Arena is a strong March Madness stop

Benchmark International Arena last hosted men's March Madness 15 years ago, but it's lost nothing within that time, hosting last season's women's Final Four.

Formerly known as Amalie Arena, the Tampa venue hosts all kinds of sporting and entertainment events, including college volleyball, NBA, combat sports and even concerts. It's home to the NHL's Lightning, so it's even seen a few Stanley Cup victories.

Not convincing enough? Benchmark International Arena is just a block away from the convention center, the aquarium, the history center, hotels and restaurants and even overlooks the Garrison Channel so you can go on a water-side walk before some basketball.

What to know before you go

Those headed to Benchmark International Arena for the NCAA Tournament can do so using Tampa's Streetcar system, or you can try parking at the arena. It is recommended to purchase passes in advance which you can do on StubHub. Click the "parking" tab at the top of the page to view options.

Gates open 60 minutes ahead of tipoff. The arena uses mobile ticketing for easy entry, so tickets should be downloaded directly to mobile devices.

Bags larger than 12"x12"x12" are not permitted. All bags, excluding small clutches, must be scanned in the x-ray machine during entry. Medical and diaper bags exceeding this size are allowed.