ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State men's basketball team is set for the 2022 State Farm MVC Tournament held at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The Redbirds begin play on Thursday, March 3 at 6:05 p.m. against Indiana State.
Fans are encouraged to cheer on the Redbirds at 2022 Arch Madness. Tickets are available and plans are set for Redbird Rallies.Â
Tickets
Tickets are available through the ISU Redbirds Athletics Ticket Office while supplies last through 5pm on March 1. After that, fans should purchase directly through the Enterprise Center Box Office.
Health and Safety
Proof of Vaccination/Negative Test
All guests ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test or rapid test result within 72 hours of attending all ticketed events. Vaccination proof includes an official, government-issued vaccination card or photo/digital version of the card listing the guest's name and dates the last dose was administered. Negative test result proof includes a printed or digital negative test result administered by a healthcare professional that includes the guest's name and date the test was administered. Self-administered or at-home test results will not be accepted. Proof of vaccination or negative test results can be uploaded HERE starting 72 hours prior to each session you plan to attend.
A matching photo ID of each guest is required upon arrival. Children ages 12-17 do not have to present a photo ID but will need to be identified by a parent or guardian.
Full vaccination status means two weeks after the second dose of the 2-dose series of Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna vaccines and two weeks after a single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Enterprise Center and Ballpark Village will both be offering on site COVID-19 rapid antigen testing with $0 out-of-pocket costs to guests. Please note that test results can take 30 minutes. Fans are suggested to pre-register for the Enterprise Center/Stifel Theatre testing HERE
Clear Bag Policy
Enterprise Center has a no bag policy. Only small clutches no larger than 4" x 6" x 1.5" are permitted. Medical/childcare bags are also allowed and subject to screening. More info HERE.
Face Coverings
All patrons whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, ages 5 and older, will be required to wear a face covering in accordance with City of St. Louis guidelines while at Enterprise Center.
Redbird Rally
Redbird fans heading to St. Louis to watch our men's basketball team play in Arch Madness from March 3-6 can also stop by Sports & Social at Ballpark Village (next to Busch Stadium) for the first Redbird Rally.
When:Â Specific rally times and dates will be announced once seeding for the tournament is set
Where:Â Sports & Social, 651 Clark Avenue, St. Louis
Cost:Â Free to attend with food and drink options available for purchase
Sports & Social will serve as the pregame and postgame headquarters for Redbird fans throughout Arch Madness. Located just north of Busch Stadium, Sports & Social is the official gathering spot for Redbird fans at the Valley Tournament. Fans are encouraged to meet there and socialize before and after all Illinois State games.
Redbird Rally Schedule:
First Round, Thursday, March 3: Redbird Rally at 4 p.m.; Game at 6:05 p.m.
Quarterfinals, Friday, March 4: Redbird Rally at 10:00 a.m.; Game at 12:05 p.m.
Semifinals, Saturday, March 5: Redbird Rally at 12:30 p.m.; Game at 2:35 p.m.
Championship, Sunday, March 6: Redbird Rally at 11 a.m.; Game at 1:10 p.m.
For up-to-date information about Redbird Rallies and other pregame and postgame social events, fans can visit the Redbird Athletics table, located in the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch hotel lobby during the tournament.
Team Store
A Redbird apparel team store will be available in the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch lobby for all fans during select hours each day the Redbirds play in the tournament. On Thursday the store will be open from 12pm to 5pm. Credit/debit cards will be the only accepted form of payment.
GoRedbirds.com and the Illinois State Redbirds App: Your sources for Illinois State tickets, Weisbecker Scholarship Fund gifts, multimedia, Redbird merchandise, photos and more.
