Tickets are on sale to view games in the first two rounds of the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Milwaukee will host eight of the 64 teams in March Madness on March 20-22.
Fans from all over the country will come to Milwaukee to support their teams as they look to advance to the Sweet 16.
With almost 15,000 attendees expected daily and 5,000 staying in hotel rooms, the economic impact in the city in the areas of lodging, transportation, food and beverage, retail and recreation is estimated at $4.6 million. The event will generate approximately $325,000 in tax revenue and support 1,500 jobs.
“Milwaukee is filled with sports fanatics, and we are delighted the NCAA has chosen the BMO Harris Bradley Center as a site for this year’s tournament. This is a great opportunity to showcase Milwaukee on the national sports stage,” said Brent Foerster, vice president of sales and marketing for Visit Milwaukee.
To buy tickets to the first round games in Milwaukee, click here.
