The Missouri Valley Conference will host its 8th Quad Cities-based postseason women’s basketball championship when the MVC Women’s Basketball Tournament takes place March 9-12, 2023 at The Mark’s Vibrant Arena. increase. As the ‘Hoops of the Heartland’ for volleyball fans – played in a vibrant arena and featuring a 12-team field for the first time in the event’s history. the Heartland is the longest running independent neutral site women’s basketball tournament in the country.
2023 Hoops in the Heartland single session tournament tickets go on sale this week and are available at the Vibrant Arena Box Office and TicketMaster.com. Full session tickets (11 games) start at $65. Single session ticket prices vary by section.
Sessions I & II (Thursday) — $25/20/12 / Sessions III & IV (Friday) — $25/20/12 / Sessions V & VI (Saturday & Sunday) — $25/20/12
Saluki fans wishing to purchase tickets for all sessions should contact the SIU Athletics box office or call 877-SALUKIS.
Tournament Game Times (all hours CST):
Session I — Thursday, March 9 — 12:00 PM, 30 minutes after Game 1 ends.
Session II — Thursday, March 9 — 6:00 PM, 30 minutes after Game 3 ends.
Session III — Friday, March 10 — 12:00 PM, 30 minutes after Game 5 ends.
Session IV — Friday 10 March — 6pm & 30 minutes after Round 7 ends.
Session V — Saturday, March 11 — 1:30 PM, 30 minutes after Game 9.
Session VI — Sunday, March 12 — 1:00 PM
The opening round pairings will be announced on March 4th.
ticket discount
Family Fun Pack (6 sessions total):
From Tuesday, January 17th through Sunday, March 12th, fans can visit the mvcquadcities.com website for Heartland Family Fun Pack Hoops-friendly coupons (4 tickets, 4 sodas, 2 large popcorns for $42). can be obtained. Fans must present this coupon at his Vibrant Arena in The MARK box office window to receive the discount. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offers or coupons. Promotion is valid while supplies last.
Click here to view/download the Hoops in the Heartland Family Fun Pack Coupon (PDF).
AMERICAN HEROES (all 6 sessions):
From Tuesday, January 17th through Sunday, March 12th, the Missouri Valley Conference will honor America’s servicemen (active and retired), firefighters, police, EMTs, nurses, and other first-timers. Offer discount tickets to American Heroes. responder. Each can purchase a single session ticket by presenting valid identification at her Vibrant Arena at The MARK box office. The cost is $9 per ticket. Reps are limited to her four tickets per session, but they can purchase tickets for multiple sessions at the same time. If additional tickets are purchased, the guest in charge must also be present. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offers or coupons. Promotion is valid while supplies last.
Click here to view/download the Heartland American Heroes Flyer (PDF) hoops.
Appreciation of Educators (6 sessions total):
From Tuesday, January 17th through Sunday, March 12th, the Missouri Valley Conference is offering discounted tickets to all teachers, principals, guardians, bus drivers and other school district employees. Each can purchase a single session ticket by presenting valid identification at his Vibrant Arena at The MARK box office. The cost is $9 per ticket. Reps are limited to her four tickets per session, but they can purchase tickets for multiple sessions at the same time. If additional tickets are purchased, the guest in charge must also be present. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offers or coupons. Promotion is valid while supplies last.
Click here to view/download the Heartland American Heroes Flyer (PDF).
