Your ultimate guide to the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament

Let the games begin. The SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Nashville for the eighth time in the past decade.

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The winner receives the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. | Photo by NASHtoday

Bridgestone Arena is once again hosting the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, with the first tip-off scheduled for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 and games continuing through Sunday, March 16. With four of the nation’s top 10 teams in the SEC, expect a week of competitive hoops.

If you’re headed to the game…

If you’re going to Party in the Park…
The free fan activation takes over Music City Walk of Fame Park on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 starting at 10 a.m. each day. Expect live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, watch parties, and a Runaway June concert on Saturday night.

Check out area road closures + food vendors.

If you’re watching from home…
All games will air on either ESPN or the SEC Network through Sunday (see the breakdown). Plus, tune into ESPN at 11 a.m. Sunday morning when College Gameday is live from Music City.

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