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2026 MAAC Basketball Championship Central

Men's Basketball

2026 MAAC Basketball Championship Central

The 2026 Air Force Reserve Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Basketball Championship returns to the historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The tournament begins on Thursday, March 5, and runs through Tuesday, March 10.

TICKETS FOR IONA GAMES

Game/Session Date Time/Result Matchup Links
Women's Basketball - Game #7 / Session VII
Buy Tickets ($38.25) | Students/Faculty/Staff (Free)		 Sunday, March 8 Noon No. 1 Quinnipiac vs. No. 4 Iona ESPN+
Live Stats

Boardwalk Hall Seating Chart
 

Why buy tickets through Iona?

  • Secure seats in the Iona fan section(s)
  • Purchase tickets and RSVP to pregame receptions at the same time
  • Free giveaways at the Iona will-call table when picking up tickets!
 

TICKETS FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS, ALUMNI AND IONA FANS

  • Tickets are available for purchase through the IonaTickets.com for $53.25 per session for men's games and $38.25 per session for women's games.
  • The Iona fan ticket sections at Boardwalk Hall will be located in lower levels directly behind or across from our bench for all games.
  • All tickets purchased through IonaTickets.com can be picked up at the will call table in the Boardwalk Hall lobby.
 

TICKETS and transportation F0R students and employees

  • Complimentary tickets are available for students and employees.
  • Login to IonaTickets.com to claim your ticket.
  • Make sure you are logged in to your student/employee acount with your iona.edu or gaels.iona.edu address.
  • All tickets claimed through IonaTickets.com can be picked up at the will call table in the Boardwalk Hall lobby.
  • Any issues accessing complimentary access contact tickets@iona.edu.
  • For those that are interested in transportation to and from Atlantic City, Iona will be providing round-trip bus transportation starting Friday
  • All noted departure times are listed below for each round!
  • PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO REGISTER for bus transportation to and from Atlantic City!
 

transportation SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, March 8 (women's semifinal)

  • 9 a.m. departure for Noon women's game vs. Quinnipiac (Reserve Your Spot!)
    • PLEASE NOTE: Bus will be returning immediatly following the semifinal round game.
PLEASE MEET IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMONS ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE LAPENTA STUDENT UNION NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME!

HOTEL INFORMATION & OTHER ATLANTIC CITY AMENITIES

  • Please visit the MAAC Championships home page for some detailed information on tournament schedule and things to do in Atlantic City.
  • MAAC Basketball fans will receive a discounted hotel rate at Bally's Atlantic City through this reservation link. 
 

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Men's Tournament

ROUND GAME MATCHUP DATE TIME STREAM LIVE STATS
Opening Round #1 No. 8 Iona 80, No. 9 Sacred Heart 91 Thursday, Mar. 5 6 p.m. ESPN+ Final
Opening Round #2 No. 7 Fairfield 71, No. 10 Manhattan 60 Thursday, Mar. 5 8:30 p.m. ESPN+ Final
Quarterfinal #3 No. 1 Merrimack 70, No. 9 Sacred Heart 48 Friday, Mar. 6 6 p.m. ESPN+ Final
Quarterfinal #4 No. 2 Saint Peter's 55, No. 7 Fairfield 74 Friday, Mar. 6 8:30 p.m. ESPN+ Final
Quarterfinal #5 No. 4 Quinnipiac vs. No. 5 Marist Saturday, Mar. 7 6 p.m. ESPN+ Live Stats
Quarterfinal #6 No. 3 Siena vs. No. 6 Mount St. Mary's Saturday, Mar. 7 8:30 p.m. ESPN+ Live Stats
Semifinal #7 No. 1 Merrimack vs. Winner Game 5 Sunday, Mar. 8 6 p.m. ESPN+ Live Stats
Semifinal #8 No. 7 Fairfield vs. Winner Game 6 Sunday, Mar. 8 8:30 p.m. ESPN+ Live Stats
Championship #9 Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 Tuesday, Mar. 10 9 p.m. ESPN2 Live Stats

 

Women's Tournament

ROUND GAME MATCHUP DATE TIME STREAM LIVE STATS
Opening Round #1 No. 8 Manhattan 64, No. 9 Marist 55 Thursday, Mar. 5 Noon ESPN+ Final
Opening Round #2 No. 7 Sacred Heart 47, No. 10 Saint Peter's 34 Thursday, Mar. 5 2:30 p.m. ESPN+ Final
Quarterfinal #3 No. 1 Quinnipiac 59, No. 8 Manhattan 43 Friday, Mar. 6 Noon ESPN+ Final
Quarterfinal #4 No. 2 Fairfield 69, No. 7 Sacred Heart 53 Friday, Mar. 6 2:30 p.m. ESPN+ Final
Quarterfinal #5 No. 4 Iona 59, No. 5 Siena 50 Saturday, Mar. 7 Noon ESPN+ Final
Quarterfinal #6 No. 3 Merrimack vs. No. 6 Mount St. Mary's Saturday, Mar. 7 2:30 p.m. ESPN+ Live Stats
Semifinal #7 No. 1 Quinnipiac vs. No. 4 Iona Sunday, Mar. 8 Noon ESPN+ Live Stats
Semifinal #8 No. 2 Fairfield vs. Winner Game 6 Sunday, Mar. 8 2:30 p.m. ESPN+ Live Stats
Championship #9 Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 Monday, Mar. 9 6 p.m. ESPN+ Live Stats
 

Mascot Game / spirit showcase

  • Kid's Day & Spirit Squad Showcase
    • Friday, March 6 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Adrian Phillips Theatre
  • Band Jam
    • Saturday, March 7 (9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
    • Adrian Phillips Theatre
  • Mascot Game
    • Saturday, March 7 (Halftime of 6 p.m. Men's Game)

OTHER LINKS

Please direct questions to tickets@iona.edu.
 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Be sure to follow Iona Athletics on all social media platforms:
IonaGaels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Email Updates)
Iona Men's Basketball: Twitter, Facebook. Instagram and YouTube (Email Updates)
Iona Women's Basketball: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Email Updates)




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