GLENDALE, AZ — Here’s a look at some of the fun that took place in the Valley before Monday night’s game between UConn and Purdue at State Farm Stadium in Glendale!
MARCH MADNESS FANFEST: The Phoenix Convention Center (100 N. 3rd St.) was filled with interactive games, special celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph signings and much more!
Fans of all ages can enjoy a weekend packed with events at the Final Four Fan Fest! The Phoenix Convention Center is full of interactive games, special celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph signings, and much more! #abc15 #finalfour pic.twitter.com/SymC1E1Muk
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) April 5, 2024
MEN'S FINAL FOUR TIP-OFF TAILGATE: Fans that attended the game had the opportunity to be a part of the pre-game celebrations on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium.
FINAL FOUR CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS AND FANS IN GLENDALE
Here's a recap of what the Valley experienced the last couple of days leading up to the National Championship game!
UConn defeated Purdue to win the 2024 NCAA Men’s National Championship 75-60 in Glendale Monday night.
THE HUSKIES ARE BACK-TO-BACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!! 🏆@UConnMBB wins the 2024 #NationalChampionship by defeating Purdue, 75-60, making them 6x National Champions. #MFinalFour pic.twitter.com/Pi7khA8JcV
— NCAA Men's Final Four (@MFinalFour) April 9, 2024
74,423 fans attended Monday's National Championship, becoming the third largest in championship history.
Tonight's #NationalChampionship attendance is 74,423 – the third highest in championship game history.
— NCAA Men's Final Four (@MFinalFour) April 9, 2024
The two-day #MFinalFour attendance is 149,143 is the fifth-highest ever. pic.twitter.com/iazUbXvAKD
Among those in attendance was the Second Gentleman of the United States who was in the Valley for a roundtable with local media as the Biden-Harris Administration efforts to lower costs for Americans.
Second Gentleman of the United States just passing by. pic.twitter.com/YW7lRAJslm
— Jordan Bontke (@JBontkeABC15) April 9, 2024
Back at State Farm Stadium for the National Championship game! pic.twitter.com/qqNZ4J93M5
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) April 8, 2024
Gene Honda, the PA announcer of the @MFinalFour, is announcing his last Final Four game tonight 👏
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 8, 2024
Thanks for all the memories 🙌 #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/HNsGeK629s
🏀🌵🎶 WHAT A SHOW!
— NCAA Men's Final Four (@MFinalFour) April 8, 2024
A packed lawn at Hance Park in @downtownphoenix enjoyed the final night of the NCAA March Madness Music Festival, featuring the Black Keys and @MumfordAndSons! #MFinalFour pic.twitter.com/9vNYiTaeWL
What a night in Phoenix! 🤩
— NCAA Men's Final Four (@MFinalFour) April 7, 2024
Thanks to the @jonasbrothers, @BebeRexha and Leven Kali for a great night of music at the Coke Studio Live night at March Madness Music Festival.#MFinalFour pic.twitter.com/TFPPkitG7q
Big Diesel Shaqtus in the house pic.twitter.com/Db1K7iQLv9
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) April 6, 2024
The second video in the player above showcases the best things to do in the Valley this April. Read more about it right here.
