With the 2017 Little Caesar’s 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. 7 seed against No. 10 seed UIC on Friday, March 3 at noon.
The fourth-seeded men’s team opens play versus League-rival and fifth-seeded Wright State at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5.
Single-session and all-session tickets are still available! Fans can also still purchase tickets in their school’s fan section until Wednesday, March 1st at 10 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 Joe Louis 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 3 – 7 p.m.
Niki’s Pizza
735 Beaubien St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Saturday, March 4 – noon
Meet at Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield St.
Detroit, MI 48201
Experience Midtown, including MCBW, Traffic Jam & Snug, Jolly Pumpkin, & more!
After Women’s Basketball Game – 4 p.m.
Hockeytown Cafe
2301 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
Eat, drink, & watch the evening’s games on TV!
Sunday, March 5 – 1 p.m.
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
Enjoy Detroit’s best BBQ!
Reservations not provided
After Men’s Basketball Game – 9:30 p.m.
Grand Trunk Pub
612 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
Bar is a converted 1900s-era railway station with 170+ craft beers!
Monday, March 6 – 1 p.m.
American & Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
Who’s the better of Detroit’s two iconic coney joints? Find out for yourself by visiting both!
After Men’s Basketball Game – 9 p.m.
PizzaPapalis (Greektown)
553 Monroe Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Detroit’s finest gourmet deep-dish pizza!
Tuesday, March 7 – 1 p.m. (if WBB plays, 4 p.m.)
Detroit Beer Company
1529 Broadway St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Brewpub with a selection of house-made beers & hearty pub grub
After Men’s Basketball Game
Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe St.
Detroit, MI 48226
Traditional Irish pub with live music
From NKU Athletics