NDSU Basketball Tournament Tickets: Michigan State First Round Info

Tickets for North Dakota State's NCAA tournament game against Michigan State are now available.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:35pm

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Tickets for North Dakota State University's first-round matchup against Michigan State in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament are now available. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Thursday. Tickets are priced at $175 each and include admission to both games played on Thursday - the Louisville vs. South Florida game and the North Dakota State vs. Michigan State game. Ticketholders should be aware that there are no refunds, and those who purchase tickets will be automatically charged for the second round of the tournament should North Dakota State advance.

Why it matters

This tournament appearance is significant for North Dakota State's basketball program, as it provides an opportunity to compete against a powerhouse program like Michigan State on the national stage. The automatic charge for a potential second-round game reflects a common practice in tournament ticketing, designed to streamline the process for fans who wish to continue following their team's progress.

The details

Tickets initially went on pre-sale to Team Makers groups. Public sales began at 1 p.m. CT on Monday and can be purchased online at GoBison.com/tickets. Phone and walk-up purchases are also available on Monday. The No. 14 seed Bison are scheduled to play the No. 3 seed Michigan State at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET / 3:05 p.m. CT, following the Louisville vs. South Florida game.

  • Tickets went on sale to the public at 1 p.m. CT on Monday.
  • The North Dakota State vs. Michigan State game is scheduled for Thursday.

The players

North Dakota State University

The No. 14 seed Bison basketball team is competing in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Michigan State

The No. 3 seed Spartans basketball team is North Dakota State's first-round opponent in the NCAA tournament.

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