HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – With the 2018 Little Caesars Horizon League Basketball Championships upon us, Northern Kentucky University invites Norse Nation to invade Detroit to support its men's and women's basketball programs.
 
The women's team is set to kick off this year's Motor City Madness when it tips off as the No. 8 seed against No. 9 seed Detroit Mercy on March 2 at 2:30 p.m. The No. 1-seeded men's team opens play versus the winner between No. 8 seed Cleveland State/No. 9 Youngstown State on March 3 at 8:00 p.m.
 
Single-session and all-session tickets are still available! Fans can also still purchase tickets in their school's fan section until March 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. For single-session tickets, please click here, and use the code NKU. For all-session tickets, please click here, and use the code NORSE. You can also call the Little Caesars Arena Box Office at 313-471-7575.
 
While in Detroit for Motor City Madness, join with fellow Norse fans between games, for meals or just to hang out. We hope you're able to join us! Fans are responsible for their own transportation to and from these locations:
 
Friday, March 2 – 12 pm
Sweetwater Tavern
400 E Congress St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Food & beverages not provided
 
Saturday, March 3 – 12 pm
Meet at Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield St.
Detroit, MI 48201
Experience Midtown, including MCBW, Traffic Jam & Snug, Jolly Pumpkin, & more!
Food & beverages not provided
 
Between WBB & MBB Games - 5 pm
Cheli's Chili Bar
47 E Adams Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
36 TVs & American food featured at sports bar owned by former Red Wings player Chris Chelios.
Food & beverages not provided
 
Sunday, March 4 - 1 pm
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
Enjoy Detroit's best BBQ!
Reservations, food, & beverages not provided
 
Monday, March 5 - 5 pm
Detroit Beer Company
1529 Broadway St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Brewpub with a selection of house-made beers & hearty pub grub
Food & beverages not provided
 
After Men's Basketball Game - 9 pm
PizzaPapalis (Greektown)
553 Monroe Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Detroit's finest gourmet deep-dish pizza!
Food & beverages not provided
 
Tuesday, March 6 – TBA (Pregame)
Pregame Reception in Little Caesars Arena
Food & beverages provided by the NKU Alumni Association
 
After Men's Basketball Game – 9 pm
Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Traditional irish pub with live music
Food & beverages not provided
 
For update-to-date information on Norse Men's and Women's Basketball in the postseason, and to get information on ordering tickets or joining fan gatherings, please visit the 2018 March Madness Central (click here) page online.