Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball Tickets

Looking for the best-value Northwestern matchups at Welsh Ryan Arena? These games may offer some of the lowest prices this season:

• Northwestern vs. Maryland
• Northwestern vs. Oregon
• Northwestern vs. Penn State

There's been no shortage of memorable Northwestern games. Here are some of the most in-demand games and opponents in recent seasons, according to average sold price.

• Northwestern vs. Purdue on February 12, 2023
• Northwestern vs. Fighting Illini on December 06, 2024
• Northwestern vs. Fighting Illini on January 14, 2026

Here’s a quick breakdown of the main March Madness ticket options:

• Session Tickets: Coverage for one session (typically two games). Most venues host three sessions over the first two rounds.
• All-Session Tickets (Full Strip): Access to all three sessions at a single site—usually six games total. A cost-effective pick if you plan to attend every game at that venue.
• Final Four Tickets: Entry to the tournament’s last rounds: two national semifinal games plus the National Championship (often sold as one package across two event days).

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Yes, we guarantee that tickets purchased together will be together, unless otherwise noted in the listing.

If your event is canceled, you'll receive a full refund. If an event has been postponed or rescheduled, rest assured that your tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date. For some rescheduled events, the primary source of the tickets will reissue all previously purchased tickets with new bar codes. If this occurs, the seller will notify us, and we will deliver new tickets to you and remind you to discard your old tickets.

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• A free 11th ticket after 10 purchases
• Birthday rewards
• Seat upgrades and VIP parties
• Exclusive experiences like on-ice or on-field passes to your favorite team

Many fans consider center-court seats in the lower level to be the best seats at Welsh Ryan Arena for Northwestern games since they offer a clear, balanced view of all the action. If you want to feel the energy up close, courtside seats provide an unbeatable experience.

Regular season college basketball games air across CBS Sports, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and each conference's dedicated network (like SEC Network or Big Ten Network). Men's March Madness airs on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.

Gates for Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball games typically open 90 minutes to 2 hours before tip-off.