AdvoCare Invitational Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for the 2016 AdvoCare Invitational in the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., are on sale now. The AdvoCare Invitational begins Thursday, Nov. 24 and will continue through Sunday, Nov. 27.
The AdvoCare Invitational features three teams who advanced to the Sweet 16 in last year’s NCAA Tournament – Miami, Gonzaga and Iowa State – as well as BIG EAST champion Seton Hall. Other participants include Florida, who advanced to the third round of the NIT Postseason tournament last season, Indiana State, Quinnipiac and Stanford.
Fans can purchase AdvoCare Invitational tickets to all six sessions (12 games) for $130 each. Single-session tickets will be available for purchase starting November 1, and will be based on availability. If single-session tickets become available, the cost will be $40 per two-game session.
Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or on location at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Box Office.
The 2016 AdvoCare Invitational, a bracket-format tournament, will feature 12 games over three days. Each team will compete in one game per day, advancing with a victory. The two teams that remain undefeated will face off in a championship game on Sunday, Nov. 27.
The family-friendly tournament is a weekend-long affair at the Walt Disney World Resort, where participating teams practice, play and enjoy the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks. Travel packages are available for fans and include resort accommodations at the team hotel, game tickets, theme park tickets and much more. Visit AnthonyTravel.com/AdvoCare-Invitational or call 888-632-6951 to make your reservation today.
Xavier won the 2015 AdvoCare Invitational. Previous winners also include Kansas in 2014, Memphis in 2013, Gonzaga in 2008 and 2012, Dayton in 2011, Notre Dame in 2010, Florida State in 2009, NC State in 2007 and Arkansas in 2006.
Additional information, including travel packages, can be found on the AdvoCare Invitational web site.
Thu, Nov 24
12:30 p.m. Indiana State vs. Iowa State ESPN2 or ESPNU
2:30 p.m. Stanford vs. Miami ESPN2 or ESPNU
6:30 p.m. Gonzaga vs. Quinnipiac ESPN2
8:30 p.m. Seton Hall vs. Florida ESPN2
Fri, Nov 25
11 a.m. Semifinal #1 ESPN2
1:00 p.m. Consolation #1 ESPN3
7:30 p.m. Consolation #2 ESPN2
9:30 p.m. Semifinal #2 ESPN2
Sun, Nov 27
11 a.m. 7th Place Game ESPNU
1:30 p.m. Championship Game ESPN
4:30 p.m. 3rd Place Game ESPN2
7 p.m. 5th Place Game ESPNU
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