| View it in a web browser |  | Basketball Fever Hits San José | | The road to the Final Four runs through San José. From March 26–28, the tournament brings the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight to the SAP Center as Arizona, Purdue, Texas, and Arkansas take the court. Beyond the games, the city comes alive with concerts, watch parties, and immersive basketball experiences. Whether you're cheering courtside or downtown, the excitement is everywhere. | | | |  | Cheer, Eat & Play
This Weekend! | | Join the excitement at San Pedro Superfest in the heart of Downtown San José! Cheer on your team while enjoying live music, tasty local eats, interactive games, and family-friendly fun. Experience all the energy, entertainment, and community spirit in one unforgettable weekend celebration! | | | | | |  |  | | March 26 & 28 | | SAP Center Fan Fest | | Don't miss this two-day celebration at the SAP Center to welcome the nation's top teams and fans to San José. The celebration will feature immersive projection mapping, the legendary Hoop Bus, and exclusive corporate partner activations. | | | | |  | | March 26–28 | | Free Throw Projection Mapping Installation | | Experience basketball like never before with a dynamic projection-mapping installation that turns your free throw into a larger-than-life visual moment. Take a shot and watch the court come alive in a fusion of art, tech and hoops at this celebration in Downtown San José. | | | | |  | | March 27 | | Catch The Drone Show | | After the smashing success of the Big Game drone show, San José's skies will light up the basketball celebrations on March 27. Over 1,000 drones will appear over Milligan Lot outside the SAP Center in a cutting-edge aerial tribute to college basketball. | | | | |  | | March 28–29 | | Elite Eight Watch Parties | | Don’t miss a minute of the Elite Eight action at San Pedro Square — join a packed crowd of fans and feel the energy rise with every play, shot, and buzzer-beater. Which team will make it to the Final Four, and who will you be cheering on? | | | | | | Download The App | | Introducing Game On, SJ26 — an app created to educate and entertain all who come to enjoy the San José community and events. Now available on the App Store or Google Play. | | | | |  | |  | Jackie's Place | | Dig into homestyle favorites like fried chicken, catfish, shrimp and grits, and all the comforting Southern sides that feel like a warm welcome to the Bay Area. And don't leave without a slice of pecan or sweet potato pie. | | | | | | Close to it all | | TownePlace Suites by Marriott, San José Downtown is the perfect home base for your stay in San José. Just minutes from the lively San Pedro Square and the excitement of the SAP Center, you can enjoy all the action without missing a beat. | | | | |  | | | | |
