U SPORTS Final 8 Men's Basketball National Championship: Dal Opener

The 2017 Men’s Final 8 Basketball National Championship is being hosted in Halifax from March 9 – 12.The Tigers kick off with their first game on Thurs., March 9 at 8 p.m. Join us from 5 – 7 p.m. for a pre-game pep rally at the Auction House, Dal's hoop house, for all Tiger Fans. There will be a fan zone with face painting, food & beverages (for purchase), thunder sticks to make some noise throughout the game, and much more.

Fans will be welcomed at the pep rally by Dalhousie President Dr. Florizone and will be led by the Dal Tiger Mascot into the Scotiabank Centre to the Dalhousie Fan Zone seats prior to game time.

Purchase tickets below by Friday, March 3. All ticket packages include a ticket to the Tigers' first game (March 9 at 8 p.m.), a T-shirt and access to the pep rally:

• Adult: $34.50 (tax incl.)
• Student & youth (under 19): $11.50 (tax incl.)

View the full weekend game schedule »

Please note: each ticket package also includes entry to the 6:00 p.m. quarterfinal game on March 9.

If you are coming from out of town, we have secured an alumni rate at The Atlantica Hotel (located at 1980 Robie St.) of $105 per night with complimentary parking ($20 value). To book your hotel night(s) please contact reservations at 902.423.1161 and use promo code ‘Final 8 Basketball Tournament’.