DC Holiday Hoops Fest, NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament Presented by Events DC on December 20 – 22
What: The second annual DC Holiday Hoops Fest tournament is coming to the Entertainment and Sports Arena on December 20 – 22. Over three days, eight outstanding Division I men’s basketball programs will descend on the District, featuring two games each day. Akron, Tulane, Liberty and Towson will compete in a tournament format with pre-set games on Friday, December 20 and championship and third place games taking place on Saturday, December 21. On Sunday, December 22, regional showcase matchups will include William & Mary vs. St. Francis (PA) and Richmond vs. Radford.
When:
Friday, December 20, 2:30 pm, University of Akron vs. Tulane University
Friday, December 20, 5:00 pm, Liberty University vs. Towson University
Saturday, December 21, 1:00 pm, Third Place Game
Saturday, December 21, 3:30 pm, Championship Game
Sunday, December 22, 1:00 pm, St. Francis University vs. William and Mary University
Sunday, December 22, 3:30 pm, Radford University vs. University of Richmond
Where: Entertainment and Sports Arena | 1100 Oak Drive SE | Washington DC 20032
Metro: Congress Heights (Green)
Lyft: Driver drop off on Oak Drive near the Arena Box Office
Parking: Multiple paid lots available
Plan a visit at http://esaontherise.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here/.
Who: Gregory A. O’Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC is available for comment and interviews; can be requested in advance.
Price: 2-Day Tournament Pass (F/Sa) – $45.00 | Single Day Tickets – Starting at $25.00 | For tickets and more information, visit: https://www.dcholidayhoopsfest.com/.
Media: Credentials and details on covering the DC Holiday Hoops Fest can be obtained by contacting Anthony Hesselius at anthonyh@lindarothpr.com. High resolution team and player photos are available here and each can be credited to the featured school.
About Events DC
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in total economic impact, and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at www.RFKCampus.com. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and the Entertainment and Sports Arena (www.ESAontheRise.com), all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.eventsdc.com and find us on social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter (@TheEventsDC).
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