'24 Arch Madness

[MissouriValleyUnite]

Arch Madness is airing a preview show Thursday at 11:30 am. Just like all the Thursday games, it will be on NBC Sports Chicago Plus, as well as Bally Sports.

[hot nuts]

Planning on heading down for the Friday night session and buying as BU advances if at all. Anyone know BU’s section and/or have any tips for doing Arch Madness this way? First year I’m going down for more than Championship Sunday.

If you find a Belmont fan, bring him to Ball Park Village and you will get a free drink token from Todd Thomas.

[bluebird0306]

MVC can't seriously want attendance to f*ing improve if they are charging some of these costs. Why the hell would any random non-fan pay $45+fees to watch a play-in round? lol

Also... when I say + Fees, I really mean + fees. I was gonna run down and take an extended lunch break to watch MSU and Dana's final game but f that lol. A $45 ticket comes to, I kid you not, $64.10, after fees.

MSUBear- I'm selling a session one for $35 no fees DM if interested.

[TylerDurden]

MVC can't seriously want attendance to f*ing improve if they are charging some of these costs. Why the hell would any random non-fan pay $45+fees to watch a play-in round? lol

Also... when I say + Fees, I really mean + fees. I was gonna run down and take an extended lunch break to watch MSU and Dana's final game but f that lol. A $45 ticket comes to, I kid you not, $64.10, after fees.

Are those Ticketmaster fees or something else?

I feel the same way every time I look at buying tickets to any event - games, concerts, etc.

It's absolutely insane.

[MissouriValleyUnite]

If you’re DVR’ing the tournament for when you get back or you’re watching the tournament from home, keep an eye on the interviews in between games. They seem unimportant at first but often end up being a precursor to people who become important.

Last year’s interviews included Sherika Montgomery and Jerri Beggs. Little known last March, those 2 became a D-I Commissioner and MVC AD just a few months later.

[BUFanatic]

MVC can't seriously want attendance to f*ing improve if they are charging some of these costs. Why the hell would any random non-fan pay $45+fees to watch a play-in round? lol

Also... when I say + Fees, I really mean + fees. I was gonna run down and take an extended lunch break to watch MSU and Dana's final game but f that lol. A $45 ticket comes to, I kid you not, $64.10, after fees.

Are those Ticketmaster fees or something else?

I feel the same way every time I look at buying tickets to any event - games, concerts, etc.

It's absolutely insane.

Pretty sure it’s Ticketmaster. My parents complained about high fees buying online in advance of the Drake game last year @ PCC. Not sure if they’re assessed if you walk up to the box office and buy them. They weren’t at the PCC.

[Kyle_Saluki_17]

I’d be happy to sell my tickets for sessions 1 and 3 (Thursday and Friday day sessions) directly to someone on here for a lot cheaper than you’ll find on Ticketmaster if anyone is interested.

[Bulldog2323]

MVC can't seriously want attendance to f*ing improve if they are charging some of these costs. Why the hell would any random non-fan pay $45+fees to watch a play-in round? lol

Also... when I say + Fees, I really mean + fees. I was gonna run down and take an extended lunch break to watch MSU and Dana's final game but f that lol. A $45 ticket comes to, I kid you not, $64.10, after fees.

Are those Ticketmaster fees or something else?

I feel the same way every time I look at buying tickets to any event - games, concerts, etc.

It's absolutely insane.

Pretty sure it’s Ticketmaster. My parents complained about high fees buying online in advance of the Drake game last year @ PCC. Not sure if they’re assessed if you walk up to the box office and buy them. They weren’t at the PCC.

First, don't call it a play-in game. It's the first round. I paid double that to watch two NCAA games in Des Moines from the upper deck the first time it was in Des Moines.

As much as I love St. Louis as the host, it is also a reminder that downtown anything is super expensive, especially these days.

[BUFanatic]

Not sure why I was quoted in that but it’s not really a “play in” round anymore. Back when we had 10 teams it was.

I would prefer a play in day though….
Thursday is 9-12
Friday would be 4 games adding 3/4 seeds.
Saturday would add 1/2 (double bye straight to semi finals).
Sunday Championship.

[BCPanther]

Not sure why I was quoted in that but it’s not really a “play in” round anymore. Back when we had 10 teams it was.

I would prefer a play in day though….
Thursday is 9-12
Friday would be 4 games adding 3/4 seeds.
Saturday would add 1/2 (double bye straight to semi finals).
Sunday Championship.

That's low major bullshit and we don't have anyone like Gonzaga who everyone is terrified is going to leave and the money train will stop running.