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Here's the Layout at Lucas Oil Stadium for Sweet 16, Elite Eight at Lucas Oil Stadium

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Mar 23, 2025 9:26 AM ET

Fans curious to know what the seating layout will look like for next weekend's Midwest Regional of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament won't have to wonder any longer. Lucas Oil Stadium will not be at full capacity for the Sweet 16 nor the Elite Eight, based on the images from Ticketmaster.com.

The Indianapolis venue — which primarily hosts the NFL's Indianapolis Colts — will essentially utilize half of its stadium for the Midwest Regional. Below is an image of what the setup will look like for next week's games.

Sweet 16 games will be played on Friday, March 28 and the Elite Eight game is scheduled for Sunday, March 30. Tipoff times will be announced Sunday, following the completion of second round action.

It's not uncommon for football stadiums to use their entire capacity to host these major events, although that is usually reserved for the Final Four. Traditionally, Lucas Oil Stadium can hold up to 70,000 fans.

No. 4 seed Purdue will play No. 1 seed Houston in one Sweet 16 game on Friday. No. 2 seed Tennessee will play the winner of No. 3 seed Kentucky/No. 6 seed Illinois, as well.

This article first appeared on Purdue Boilermakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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