CHICAGO – The UIC men's and women's basketball teams will be heading to Detroit, Mich. this weekend for the 2018 Little Caesars Horizon League Basketball Championships, which will run siultaneously from Friday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 6, at brand new Little Caesars Arena.

The men's team secured No. 3 seed in the tournament and will play its first game on Sunday, March 4 at 4 p.m. CT against Milwaukee. The Flames swept two regular-season meetings with the Panthers this season. The women's squad is seeded No. 10 and will face off with Oakland in the first round on Friday, March 2 at 11 a.m. CT.

Motor City Madness Event Information

Where can fans purchase tickets?
Fans can purchase tickets here.

Where is UIC's fan section located?
Each school has a section. Click here to view a map.

Where can fans go to find out information on the tournament?
HorizonLeague.com/MotorCityMadness

When do the games take place?
The women's first game will be Friday, March 2 at 11 a.m. CT. The men's first game will be Sunday, March 4 at 4 p.m.

Where can fans park?
Visit here to reserve a spot with ParkWhiz at one of the 32 lots and garages surrounding Little Caesars Arena. Note that re-entry requires a new transaction. For guests who do not wish to pre-purchase parking, lots and garages are primarily credit card accessible only.

What time do doors open and what entrances will be open?
Each day is treated as one session. The Meijer Southwest Entry and Chevrolet Northeast Entry will be accessible 60 minutes before each session begins. Additionally, the Comerica Southeast Entry will open daily at 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, March 6, the arena will be cleared after the women's championship game and the three entrances noted above will open at 6 p.m.

Is re-entry allowed?
Yes! Fans can obtain a wristband at the Meijer Southwest Entry when exiting the building.

Where is the public will call located?
The Xfinity Box Office is at the Chevrolet Northeast Entry located at the northeast corner (Sproat Street and Woodward Avenue) of Little Caesars Arena.

Where is the team pass list located?
Team pass list is located inside the Meijer Southwest Entry located at the southwest corner of Little Caesars Arena off of Cass Street and Henry Street.

What is the Little Caesars Arena bag policy?
Little Caesars Arena prohibits items such as bags and briefcases larger than 14" x 14" x 6" from entering the arena. Hard-sided bags of any kind are also prohibited. This policy, which has been updated from the policy at Joe Louis Arena, is designed to provide a safer environment for the public and expedite entry for guests.

In addition to bags, what else is prohibited?
Prohibited items include: flagpoles, outside food beverage, signs on anything other than paper/posterboard (no hard materials to support signs like wood), outside food or beverages, noise makers, weapons, laser pointers, selfie sticks, recording devices (GoPros, etc.).

Is there a student section?
Students of Horizon League schools, with a current student ID, can obtain discounted single-session, general admission tickets at the Little Caesars Arena Xfinity Box Office. To access the student section, students must obtain a wristband outside portal 13 and enter through portal 12 (home students) or portal 3 (visitor students). Student sections will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Will the games be televised?
The men's semifinals will be televised on ESPNU and the men's championship game will be televised on either ESPN or ESPN2. The women's championship game will be televised on ESPNU. All other games will be available on ESPN3/Watch ESPN.

Follow the action on social media by using the hashtag #MotorCityMadness.