NMAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Activities Association would like to advise the public of important information pertaining to the 2020 NMAA State Basketball Championships.
The Class A-5A brackets for boys and girls will be released via the NMAA Selection Show on Sunday, March 1st at 6 pm. The show can be accessed directly from the main page of the NMAA website at www.nmact.org.
The first round of the tournament will be played on Friday, March 6th (Girls) and Saturday, March 7th (Boys) at the home sites of the higher-seeded teams. Tickets for the first round games will be $5.00 for Students (K-12), Seniors (65+), & Military and $10 for Adults.
The Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals will be played March 10th-14th in the Albuquerque metro area. UNM’s Dreamstyle Arena will play host to the majority of the tournament, with all state championship finals being played on Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th. Rio Rancho’s Santa Ana Star Center will host games Tuesday, March 10th – Thursday, March 12th. Bernalillo High School will host games on Wednesday, March 11th (see NMAA website for specific schedule/bracket information).
The University of New Mexico will charge $5.00 for parking for all vehicles for games played at Dreamstyle Arena. Parking is free at the Santa Ana Star Center and Bernalillo High School.
Due to heavy traffic and security protocols at Dreamstyle Arena and the Santa Ana Star Center, it is recommended that spectators arrive early.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NEAR SANTA ANA STAR CENTER & BERNALILLO HS:
US 550 Phase 2 Construction (from NM 313 to NM 528) began in October of 2019 and is still ongoing. This may cause delays getting to the Santa Ana Star Center or Bernalillo HS so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Information regarding this project can be accessed at www.keepmoving550.com.
TICKETS:
Ticket prices vary during the tournament depending on the facility.
Bernalillo High School*
$5.00 Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military
$10.00 Adults
*cash only
Santa Ana Star Center*
$5.00 Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military
$10.00 Adults
*cash only
Dreamstyle Arena
$5.00 Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military
$10.00 Adults
$15.00 Reserved Seating (Chair Back)
* Pre-sale tickets for games at UNM can be purchased by calling 505.925.LOBO or online at CLICK HERE.
* Tournament passes will be sold at the NMAA or by calling 505.923.3110 for $150 until Monday, March 9 at 10:00 AM. Tournament passes provide re-entry privileges throughout the tournament, as well as a reserved seat at UNM’s Dreamstyle Arena.
VIDEO STREAMING:
The NFHS Network will offer all quarterfinal, semifinal and championship games LIVE online for a subscription fee with prices starting at $10.99. Fans should go to www.nfhsnetwork.com to sign up today; fans are also encouraged to sign up early to get their access code to avoid missing any of the games.
OFFICIAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MERCHANDISE:
Kukulski Brothers, Inc. is the exclusive State Championship Merchandise provider of the NMAA. Souvenir items commemorating this exciting event can be purchased at any of the three tournament venues or by calling 602-386-3460 or toll free at 866-921-1975. Individuals can also place orders online at https://store.kukulskibrothers.com.
For additional information pertaining to this announcement, please contact Dusty Young, NMAA Associate Director, at 505.977.5385 or dusty@nmact.org.
