While the ACC Tournament is all about college basketball- don't forget there's a lot to do in and around the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. So enjoy your stay and take advantage of all that Queen City has to offer. Below, you'll find useful information for your stay, and information about game day!

Tournament Schedule

Thursday, March 13th - Opening Round

Session 1
Game 1 - 12:00 pm - #8 vs. #9
Game 2 - 2:00 pm - #5 vs #12
Fanfest - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Session 2
Game 3 - 7:00 pm - #7 vs #10
Game 4 - 9:00 pm - #6 vs #11

Friday, March 14th - Quarterfinals

Fanfest - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Session 3
Game 5 - 12:00 pm - #1 vs Game 1 Winner
Game 6 - 2:00 pm - #4 vs Game 2 Winner
Fanfest - 5:00 - 7:00
University Day - End of game 6 - 7:00 pm

Session 4
Game 7 - 7:00 pm - #2 vs Game 3 Winner
Game 8 - 9:00 pm - #3 vs Game 4 Winner

Saturday, March 15th - Semifinals

Legends Brunch - 10:00 am
Fanfest - 11:00 - 4:00
Game 9 - 1:30 pm
Game 10 - 3:30 pm

Sunday, March 16th - Championship

Fanfest - 11:00 - 1:00
Championship Game - 1:00 pm

Directions to the Charlotte Bobcats Arena

I-85 from the South: Exit at Billy Graham Parkway. Take Billy Graham Parkway to I-77 North. Exit at either I-277 (John Belk Freeway) or East Trade Street.

I-85 from the North: Exit onto I-77 South. Exit at either I-277 South (Brookshire Freeway) or Trade Street.

I-77 from the South: Exit at either John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street.

I-77 from the North: Exit at either Brookshire Freeway (I-277), 5th Street, Trade Street, or John Belk Freeway (I-277).

There is also plenty of public transportation available on gameday - so you could also take the LYNX Park-N-Ride or the CATS public transportation.

Be aware of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15th. The city welcomes over 100,000 people, and you can join the festivities. There will be Irish music and dancers, bagpipes, and food and beverage vendors from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.

Rules and Regulations for the Charlotte Bobcats Arena

Prohibited Items: audio and video recorders, backpacks, briefcases, balloons, birthday presents, explosives, weapons of any kind, glass or metal containers, illegal drugs, knives, laser pointers, outside food and beverage, packages.

Signs and Banners

Signs and banners are allowed into the arena, but they MUST meet the following criteria:
non-flammable
measures 18" or less
does not block the view of other patrons
does not block signage
meets the approval of the Bobcats Arena and the ACC