Experience one of the nation’s most prestigious collegiate events LIVE when Minneapolis hosts the 2023 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament March 1-5, 2023.
The 2023 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament is family-friendly and has a variety of extra entertainment with numerous theme days (highlighted below). It’s such a fun and exciting environment and we are fortunate to have it hosted right here in the Twin Cities!
All 14 of the Big Ten Conference institutions will be represented – that’s 7 sessions over 5 days including 13 games of ELITE basketball!
When & Where
MARCH 1-5, 2023 | TARGET CENTER – Minneapolis
Tickets
Single-session and all-session tickets are now on sale via AXS (Purchase Tickets), the Target Center box office (612-673-1300) and the athletic ticket offices at the 14 Big Ten member institutions.
Single-session tickets are available from $12-20 each, depending on the session
All-session tickets are available for $75 each
College students are admitted free with valid student ID (must be redeemed in-person at Target Center box office)
Seniors (65 and older) can obtain a $4 discount off each ticket for the first three sessions of the tournament (must be redeemed in-person at Target Center box office)
Families can obtain a $4 discount off each ticket (limit of four) for the first three sessions of the tournament (can be redeemed online at AXS by using the passcode “FAMILY”)
All-session tickets are now on sale via AXS (Purchase Tickets) and the athletic ticket offices at the 14 Big Ten member institutions.
Tickets will also be available through TicketSmarter: Official Resale Marketplace of the Big Ten Conference.
Theme Days
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023: Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Kick off the 2023 Women’s Basketball Tournament and Women’s History Month by celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the passing of Title IX.
- DJ set from Shannon Blowtorch
- Add your voice to the Title IX Chalk Wall
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023: Youth Day
- Big Ten celebrates their future players by hosting Youth Day and welcoming students, sports teams, and youth organizations from all over the state to Target Center.
- DJ set from DJ Miss Britt
- Get your team’s photo snapped with the Big Ten letters
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023: Minnesota Music Day
- Minnesota sets the soundtrack for the evening session with a playlist full of Minnesota artists including artists past and present including Lizzo, Prince, Dessa, The Time, Hippo Campus, and more.
- DJ set from Shannon Blowtorch
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023: Celebrate Minnesota Day
- Bringing together the diverse community that makes us who we are, Big Ten celebrates Minnesota by welcoming community organizations working to build a stronger Minnesota.
- DJ sets from DJ Keezy and DJ Espada
- Meet Prowl, official mascot of the Minnesota Lynx
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023: Big Ten Thinks Pink
- Awareness is the first step! Big Ten promotes Breast Cancer Awareness through in game programming and has enlisted Minnesota medical powerhouse Mayo Clinic to provide mammography services to Twin Cities communities in need.
- DJ set from DJ Espada
- Tour the Mayo Clinic mobile mammography unit and help spread prevention awareness.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023: Honoring our Frontline Heroes
- Thank you to the members of our community who have worked tirelessly to keep us safe and healthy, you are all our champions.
- DJ set from Shannon Blowtorch
