Welcome to the DTPHX Basketball Fan Guide
Many events, deals, and activations are happening around Downtown Phoenix during the 2024 Men’s Final Four® weekend. From watch parties to live music performances, vendor pop-ups, and more, use the DTPHX Basketball Fan Guide as your roadmap to find your next stop!
To build your DTPHX Basketball Fan Guide itinerary, download the app here for iPhone and here for Android.
NCAA® Men’s Final Four® 2024 “Know Before You Go”
For more information about road closures, maps, clear bag policies for fan events, and Men’s Final Four® Info Center locations Downtown, please visit ncaa.com.
Parking + Transportation
There are more than 25,000 parking spaces Downtown. To find parking near your destination, check out ACE Parking’s handy SpACE reservation system to book your parking space ahead of time. Visit space.aceparking.com/ncaafinalfour for more information and to reserve your parking space.
Premium Parking is offering 10% off parking spaces April 5-7 at the following parking locations (P4803, P4806, P4811, P4813, P4814) with the code FINAL4. Visit premiumparking.com for more information and to reserve your parking space.
In addition to public garages and surface lots, there are numerous parking meters, which are enforced every day, including weekends and holidays, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on City of Phoenix parking meters, visit phoenix.gov.
Valley Metro Light Rail + Buses
Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are making it easy to travel to your favorite NCAA Men’s Final Four® events April 5-8 by providing FREE RIDES through the Valley Metro app. To take advantage of the sponsored rides program supported by the city of Phoenix, fans are encouraged to follow the simple steps listed on valleymetro.org/basketball.
For a comprehensive list of restaurants and retail near each Valley Metro Light Rail station, check out our DTPHX Light Rail Series blog posts here.
Park + Ride
These parking lot locations along the light rail route offer an easy and efficient place to park before hopping on the light rail or a Valley Metro Express Bus to get to your destination. The closest Park & Ride locations to Downtown are located at Central Ave./Camelback St. And 38th St./Washington St. For more information, visit valleymetro.org.
Scooters
The City of Phoenix has a city-managed micromobility program in place with Lime and Spin. The scooters operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and there are specific rules and regulations as it pertains to parking locations, boundaries, no-ride zones, age limitations, and more. For more information, visit phoenix.gov.
Waymo
Waymo’s mission is to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. From moving people to moving goods, Waymo uses autonomous driving technology to get to new places sustainably and efficiently, 24/7, all through an easy-to-use smartphone app. For more information, visit waymo.com.
DTPHX Ambassadors
The DTPHX Ambassadors are an Enhanced Municipal Service delivered to the Downtown Core by Downtown Phoenix Inc. The mission of the Ambassadors is make a person’s visit to Downtown Phoenix safe, enjoyable and memorable.
Hospitality
Downtown’s roving hospitality team is on duty seven days a week, 365 days a year to help you — whether that means walking you to your car, handing out free water and sunscreen, or simply offering directions. Ambassadors are on-foot or bike in areas of high pedestrian activity. Look for the folks wearing orange shirts with “ASK ME” on the back.
Complimentary Hospitality Services Provided in the Downtown Core
- Restaurant Recommendations
- Personalized Tours
- Entertainment Info
- Walking Escorts
- Car Battery Jumps
- Umbrella Escorts
Contact the Ambassadors
Call: 602-495-1500
Email: ambassadors@dtphx.org
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Bars + Restaurants
There are more than 200 restaurants or bars in Downtown Phoenix, 85% of which are locally owned or operated. From high-end cocktail bars to casual eating and drinking destinations, there is a little something for everyone.
For a comprehensive list of places to eat and drink Downtown, click here. For a helpful guide of late-night dining and drinking establishments, click here.