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2025 Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championships
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championships, taking place March 5-9 at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. The tournament will feature 16 games across nine sessions, with NCAA March Madness bids on the line for men’s and women’s teams.
Fans can purchase full ticket booklets, which include courtside seating for $650 or general seating for $250. Separate men and women’s booklets for their respective tournaments are available for $350 (courtside) and $150 (general). Starting February 3, single-session tickets will be on sale at $75 for courtside, $35 for general admission, and $25 for groups of 15 or more. Students with valid IDs can purchase tickets for just $10.
Game sessions begin Wednesday, March 5, with men and women’s first-round games, and conclude Sunday, March 9, with championship games. For schedules, ticket information, and more details, visit BigSouthSports.com/
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