March is upon us and so is the chaotic charm of March Madness. The Chase Center is gearing up to host the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight in just two weeks, and the price of admission? A staggering $200 to an eye-watering $2,500. No, that’s not a typo. You read it right. If you’ve been holding out hope for reasonable ticket prices, just give it up. Now is the time to snag those single-game tickets before they inflate higher than your student debt!

Just last month, the Chase Center was the center of the basketball universe for the NBA All-Star Game, and guess what? All eyes will be back on it when March Madness rolls into town once again. Yes, we’ve had these games before, and no, Charles Barkley won’t grace our presence (thank goodness, let’s leave '90s basketball nostalgia in the past).

Picture this: only three games will be played at the Chase Center, part of the larger NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, 69 games in total across 13 venues. The thrill? We’ll get to host the West Regional, featuring none other than the famed Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games, set for March 27 and 29.

What teams will take the court? Who knows! The suspense is killer, like waiting for your gentrifying neighborhood to finally get a decent burrito place. The teams will be announced on March 23, and depending on who shows up, you could be sitting on a gold mine, or a total bust.

Thinking of cashing in on this madness? Right now, tickets for the Thursday games are up for grabs on Ticketmaster for anywhere between $199 to $1,250. As if watching 19-year-olds prance around a court isn’t already a capitalist nightmare, imagine the panic of reselling them! After March 23, and as teams are announced, those prices could skyrocket, especially if a powerhouse like Duke rolls into town.

What’s the take? Buy tickets, sit back, and pray you scored a high-value investment. If the underdogs like Saint Mary’s make waves, you might just hang onto the hottest ticket in town! 🎟️💰