March Madness rolls into Atlanta this week as State Farm Arena hosts two Sweet 16 matchups on Friday, March 28, followed by an Elite Eight showdown on Sunday, March 30.
It’s a prime opportunity for basketball fans across the South to see regional powerhouses Auburn and Ole Miss battle for a spot in the Final Four. And Michiganders have plenty of reason to show up and make their presence felt as both Michigan and Michigan State play.
In fact, there’s a good chance we can see Michigan and Michigan State face off in the Elite Eight on Sunday.
Before that, both teams will have to defeat their Sweet 16 opponents on Thursday.
Thursday evening’s doubleheader begins with (2) Michigan State taking on (6) Ole Miss, followed by (1) Auburn vs. (5) Michigan.
Winners from Friday’s matchups will meet again at State Farm Arena on Sunday, March 30, in the Elite Eight to decide who advances to San Antonio for the Final Four.
What Kind of Tickets Can You Buy?
There are three types of tickets available.
Sweet 16 tickets include admission to both Friday games. They’re sold as a single-admission doubleheader.
You can also buy Elite Eight tickets for Sunday’s game.
For the full experience, consider an all-sessions pass, which grants access to both Sweet 16 matchups and the Elite Eight game.
Sweet 16 and Elite Eight Ticket Options
(2) Michigan State vs. (6) Ole Miss
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 7:09 PM Eastern
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
(1) Auburn vs. (5) Michigan
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 9:39 PM Eastern (approximate, following Game 1)
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Elite Eight – TBD vs. TBD
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Time: TBD
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Getting to Atlanta from Detroit
There’s good news for fans coming from Detroit: Atlanta is one of the most accessible cities in the country.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest airport in the world. If you’re flying in from Detroit, you’ll find plenty of nonstop flight options on major carriers, including:
- Delta Air Lines
- Frontier Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
The flight from Detroit to Atlanta typically takes around two hours.
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