University of Memphis Athletics
American Athletic Conference Championship tickets on sale
Dec 24, 2018 | Men's Basketball
FedExForum to play host to 2019 event
PROVIDENCE, R.I – Tickets to the 2019 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship are available to the general public via Ticketmaster.
In 2019, the championship returns to FedExForum, home of the University of Memphis program, March 14-17. All 12 American Athletic Conference teams will compete for the league title, which will begin with four first-round games on Thursday, March 14. Memphis is in its first season being coached by Penny Hardaway, the former Tiger All-American and NBA All-Star.
Two first-round doubleheaders tip off championship play followed by two quarterfinal doubleheaders on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15, respectively, followed by a semifinal doubleheader Saturday, March 16. The championship will take place Sunday, March 17, just prior to the announcement of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament field. ESPN Networks will provide television coverage for all four days of competition.
ESPNU will present the first round and second quarterfinal doubleheader. The first quarterfinal doubleheader and semifinals are on ESPN2. ESPN will broadcast the championship. Ticket packages made available to the general public on include lower-level and premium seats and cover all 11 games of the championship. Tickets are available online at www.Ticketmaster.com, in person at the FedExForum box office or by calling 901-205-2525.
Fans may visit www.TheAmerican.org/MBB for the latest information on the 2019 Championship. FedExForum hosted the inaugural American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship in 2014.
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