Keep Up with Billikens Basketball
Join Saint Louis University in cheering on the men's basketball teams as they head into postseason play. Whether you join the Billikens on the road or stick close to St. Louis, find all of the tournament information you need below.
For the latest athletics news from SLU, visit slubillikens.com.
The men's basketball team claimed a No. 9 seed in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and will face No. 8 Georgia on Thursday, March 19, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Men's Basketball
Billiken fans, pregame with Saint Louis University as the Billikens in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship this March.
See You in Buffalo
Join Saint Louis University to cheer on the Billikens at events at and near KeyBank Center.
Wednesday, March 18
- Open Practice
3:30-4:10 p.m. (ET)
KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza - Pep Rally
4:30-6:30 p.m. (ET)
The Draft Room, 79 Perry St.
Thursday, March 19
- Pregame Reception
7 p.m.
The Draft Room, 79 Perry St.
St. Louis Watch Parties
Join local fans to cheer on the Billikens throughout the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the following locations:
- Humphrey's Restaurant and Tavern, 3700 Laclede Ave.
- The Pitch, 2 South 20th St.
- Westport Social, 910 West Port Plaza Drive
- Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave. (Attendees can reserve their spot online; parking is available on site, but a shuttle will also be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Ride Share loop on Laclede Ave.)
Imo's MVP-Izza Deal
Local fans can enjoy exclusive Billiken game day deals at participating Imo's Pizza locations. Score $5 off any large two-topping pizza code with SLUBBALL at checkout
Regional Watch Parties
Can’t make it to the game? Gather with fellow Billiken fans at watch parties happening across the country during the first round of the tournament.
- Chicago: Sully's House, 1501 N. Dayton St.
- Denver: Campus Lounge, 701 S. University Blvd.
- Kansas City: Kelly's Westport Inn, 500 Westport Rd.
- Los Angeles: Garage on Motor, 3387 Motor Ave.
- Nashville: Neighbors of Germantown, 313 Jefferson St.





















