Where to stay in Greenville for March Madness basketball

• Six games during the opening weekend of the March Madness tournament will be held in Greenville, S.C.
• Teams playing in Greenville include Duke, North Carolina, Ohio State, and Illinois.
• Tickets for the games in Greenville are currently available for purchase.
• Greenville, S.C. offers various hotels and attractions for fans traveling to the city for the basketball games.

It's almost time for the chaos of March Madness to begin as Selection Sunday determined who is in and almost as importantly which teams are playing where, including in Greenville, S.C. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

For those looking at traveling to see games in the Greenville area, there's plenty to sift through, including where to stay and what to do. Greenville is an up-and-coming city that features minor league hockey and baseball teams, meaning the city offers plenty of hotels, restaurants and history to help make the most of your trip.

Here's everything you need to know about traveling to Greenville for March Madness:

Where to stay in Greenville for March Madness

Greenville will host a combined six games at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday, March 19 and Saturday, March 21.

Where to stay near the Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is the host site for six games in the NCAA tournament, stay nearby: Find a hotel in Greenville

Which teams will play March Madness games in Greenville?

Six games in total will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, with four first-round games scheduled for Thursday and two Round of 32 matchups on Saturday. Here's a look at the teams that will face off in Greenville:

• TCU
• Ohio State
• Siena
• Duke
• VCU
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• Illinois

2026 NCAA Tournament First Round schedule in Greenville

• Thursday, March 19 - No. 9 TCU vs. No. 8 Ohio State at 12:15 p.m. ET
• Thursday, March 19 - No. 16 Siena vs. No. 1 Duke at 2:50 p.m. ET
• Thursday, March 19 - No. 11 VCU vs. No. 6 North Carolina at 6:50 p.m. ET
• Thursday, March 19 - No. 14 Pennsylvania vs. No. 3 Illinois at 9:25 p.m. ET

How to buy NCAA tournament First Round tickets in Greenville

Tickets are available now to watch the First Round live from Bon Secours Wellness Arena. There's various options to choose from, including the following:

• No. 9 TCU vs. No. 8 Ohio State at 12:15 p.m. ET - Get tickets now
• No. 16 Siena vs. No. 1 Duke at 2:50 p.m. ET - Get tickets now
• No. 11 VCU vs. No. 6 North Carolina at 6:50 p.m. ET - Get tickets now
• No. 14 Pennsylvania vs. No. 3 Illinois at 9:25 p.m. ET - Get tickets now
• All sessions (March 19 & 21) - Tickets starting at $661
• Session 1 (Ohio State vs. TCU, Duke vs. Siena) - Tickets starting at $113
• Session 2 (UNC vs. VCU, Illinois vs. Penn.) - Tickets starting at $155
• Session 3 (TBD) - Tickets starting at $288

What is the closest airport to Greenville?

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport is the closest airport to Greenville. It's about 13 miles from the arena, usually around 15-20 minutes in the car.

What is there to do in Greenville?

Aside from hosting a few March Madness games, you can add a couple key things to your Greenville trip:

• Take a walk through the upscale downtown, highlighted by Falls Park on the Reedy.
• Enjoy endless food and games at Group Therapy & Playground, which includes mini golf.
• Choose from a wide variety of food choices at The Commons that also includes other non-food vendors.

When is March Madness 2026?

The 2026 March Madness tournament will kick off after the 68-team bracket is revealed on Selection Sunday.. The tournament will continue through March, ending with the Final Four on Saturday, April 4 and the National Championship game on Monday, April 6.

March Madness 2026 full schedule for the men's tournament

• March 17-18: First Four
• March 19-20: First round
• March 21-22: Second round
• March 26-27: Sweet 16
• March 28-29: Elite 8
• April 4-5: Final Four
• April 6: National Championship