March Madness continues Friday and Sunday with first- and second-round games in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Lenovo Center. Get an early glimpse of the action by watching your favorite teams and student-athletes during team practices Thursday, with free admission and free parking at venue-controlled lots.
Full schedule practice schedule is below (all times are local).
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 – Day Before First-Round Games
Doors Open: 10 a.m.
- Baylor: 11-11:40 a.m.
- Mississippi St.: 11:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
- Mount St. Mary’s: 12:30-1:10 p.m.
- Duke: 1:15-1:55 p.m.
- Norfolk St.: 2-2:40 p.m.
- Florida: 2:45-3:25 p.m.
- Oklahoma: 3:30-4:10 p.m.
- UConn: 4:15-4:55 p.m.
Items You May Not Bring Into The Facility
- Backpacks & Oversized Bags (see Bag Policy for guidelines)
- Bottles, Cans, Coolers & Liquid Containers
- Food & Beverage (Including Alcohol)
- Illegal Substances
- Fireworks & Other Projectiles
- Recording Devices, Video Equipment – See Below
- Electronic Cigarettes, Tobacco Products & Vape Pens
- Electronic Devices – See Below
- Weapons of any Type (Including Pocketknives & Firearms)
- Large Chains & Studded Bracelets
- Laser Pointers & Aerosol Cans
- Noise-making devices (i.e. cowbells, horns, whistles, air horns, cymbals, bugles, thunder sticks, etc.)
- Large Banners, Signs, Sticks & Stickers – See Below
- Pets (Except Service Dogs) – See Below
- Two-Wheeled Motorized Devices
- Other Items as Required by Event Promoters
General Parking Directions
To enter the Lenovo Center Parking Lots from I-40 or Wade Avenue, exit Edwards Mill Road. Travel South to Edwards Mill Road. The main Lenovo Center entrance is on your left.
Fees vary for select events. Prices listed are for reference only and are subject to change.
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