Arena Fanatic

MAY MADNESS

By Tyler Smith 3/14/2020

​
Picture
First Four Logo
May Madness anyone? I take a look into moving the tournament to May. Would it even be possible just from a facility standpoint? The answer is yes. 
Of course, there could be events that are not listed, but one can dream.


2020 Tournament Locations And Dates

Date: May 14th-29th


Locations:


First Four
Everything is good to go for the first four. No issues. 
Dayton-UD Arena

First and Second Round 
May 14th-17th
Three big issues here. One is in Saint Louis. We have a concert at the Enterprise Center on the 16th. However, you could have games there 15th and 17th if possible. 
I searched for new options in Saint Louis. Chaifetz Arena, on the campus of SLU, only holds 10k, not the best option. The Dome at The Americas has no events and has hosted the tournament several times. Let's lock in the dome. 
The next issue is Omaha. A private event was listed in the arena with no details on the event, but let’s say it can not be moved. We have several options in Omaha, but they are all too small. 
We have to head to Lincoln for this portion of the tournament. The best option to keep it in Nebraska. Pinnacle Arena, welcome to the tournament. 
In Spokane  has a graduation schedule for the 17th. I don't see a problem getting that moved considering classes have been canceled. Hockey game on the 16th, but without a great secondary option games will have to be played 15th and 17th.


Cleveland, OH-Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

Albany, NY-Times Union Center

Saint Louis, MO-The Dome at The Americas

Tampa Bay, FL-Amalie Arena

Greensboro, NC-Greensboro Coliseum 

Lincoln, NE-Pinnacle Bank Arena

Sacramento, CA-Golden 1 Center

Spokane, WA-Spokane Arena



Regional Semifinals and Finals
May 21st-24th
Two issues in LA and Houston. 
The NBA would be underway and the Rockets, Clippers, and Lakers all have strong possibilities of playing. 
Houston is simple. Move it to NRG Stadium. The venue has hosted the tournament in the past. 
LA is an easy fix. Move it to the Honda Center in Anaheim, which has been a host in the past.

Midwest
Indianapolis, IN-Lucas Oil 

West
Anaheim, CA-Honda Center

South
Houston, TX-NRG Stadium 

East
New York, New York-Madison Square Garden

Final Four
May 29th-31st
Final Four is good to go! 

Atlanta, GA-Mercedes Benz Stadium


So there it is, MAY MADNESS locations are set! 
Some minor moves, nothing major. This took me about an hour to do. 
One can dream. 

Picture
Final Four 2020 Logo
Other issues to think about:
TV-CBS/Turner wouldn’t turn down massive ratings, but I am sure there would be some challenges here. 

Travel-I don’t see May as a major travel month. Probably not a huge issue. 

Practice-So after such a long delay, when would they be able to practice again? If a school is officially canceled, could they still practice? That is a massive hurdle.

Other Winter/Spring sports-So basketball is back, but what about us? This is likely where the biggest issue would fall. The NCAA would have a hard time justifying that. 

Selection Sunday is upon us so if the NCAA wants a jump start here is what I came up with! 


MAY MADNESS! ​

Social Media 

Popular Pages 

Top 25 Stadium Rankings
Future Stadiums and Arenas


Popular Stadium and Arena Reviews

Dean Dome-North Carolina
Neyland Stadium-Tennessee 
Memorial Gym-Vanderbilt
  Arena Fanatic
  • Arena Fanatic
  • ArenaFanatic College Football Talk Podcast
  • Stadium and Arena Reviews
    • College Basketball Arena Reviews >
      • Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center
      • Allen Arena Lipscomb University
      • BB&T Arena Review
      • Cintas Center Review
      • CFSB Center Murray State
      • Curb Event Center- Belmont University-Nashville, Tennessee
      • Dean Smith Center-University of North Carolina
      • Gentry Center Tennessee State
      • Fifth Third Arena Review
      • Ferrell Center Baylor Bears
      • Hinkle Fieldhouse Review
      • Hooper Eblen Center
      • KFC YUM! Center
      • McKenzie Arena UTC
      • Memorial Gymnasium-Vanderbilt University-Nashville, TN
      • Thompson Boling Arena-University of Tennessee- Knoxville,Tennessee
      • UD Arena Review
      • UTSA Convocation Center
      • Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum-East Carolina University-Greenville,North Carolina
      • Viejas Arena Review
      • NCAA Basketball
    • College Football Stadium Reviews >
      • Alamo Dome Review
      • Beaver Stadium Review
      • Bobcat Stadium-Texas State
      • Cardinal Stadium Review
      • Joan C Edwards Stadium Review
      • Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn University-Auburn, Alabama
      • Kyle Field Review
      • Neyland Stadium- University of Tennessee- Knoxville, Tennessee
      • Nippert Stadium Review
      • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
      • Ross-Ade Stadium Review
      • NCAA Football
    • NFL Stadium Reviews >
      • Bank Of America Stadium
      • Nissan Stadium Tennessee Titans
    • MLB Stadium Reviews >
      • Busch Stadium Saint Louis Cardinals
      • Great American Ballpark Cincinnati Reds
      • MLB
    • NCAA Baseball Stadium Reviews >
      • Bobcat Ballpark-Texas State
      • Lindsey Nelson Stadium-University of Tennessee-Knoxville, TN
      • NCAA Baseball
    • NBA Arena Reviews >
      • AT&T Center San Antonio Spurs
      • Philips Arena Atlanta Georgia
      • NBA
    • NHL Stadium Reviews >
      • Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN
    • Minor League Baseball Stadium Reviews >
      • Bowling Green Ball Park-Bowling Green Hot Rods
      • Greer Stadium Nashville Sounds
      • Louisville Slugger Field
  • Top 25 Stadium Rankings
    • Minor League Baseball Stadium Rankings
    • MLB Stadium Rankings
    • NBA Arena Rankings
    • NCAA Basketball Arena Rankings
    • NCAA Baseball Stadium Rankings
    • NCAA Football Stadium Rankings
    • NFL Stadium Rankings
    • NHL Stadium Rankings
  • Matt's Sports Corner
  • Future Stadiums and Arenas
    • MLB New Stadiums
    • MLS New Stadiums
    • NBA New Arenas
    • NFL New Stadiums
    • NHL New Arenas
  • NCAA
    • BCS New Stadiums and Arenas >
      • ACC New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Big 12 New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Big East New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Big Ten New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Pac 12 New Stadiums and Arenas
      • SEC New Stadiums and Arenas
    • Non BCS Conferences Stadiums and Arenas (I-P) >
      • Ohio Valley Conference New Stadiums and Arenas
  • About
  • Conference Tournament Predictions 2023
  • NBA Expansion Teams 2021
  • College Football Stadiums
  • College Football Week 2 2021
  • Best College Football Non Conference Games 2022
  • College Gameday Picks 2022
  • College Football Predictions 2022
  • College Football Week 1 Review
  • College Football Week 2 Review
  • College Football Week 6 Predictions 2022
  • College Football Week 7 Picks 2022
  • Ohio Stadium Review
  • Arena Fanatic
  • ArenaFanatic College Football Talk Podcast
  • Stadium and Arena Reviews
    • College Basketball Arena Reviews >
      • Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center
      • Allen Arena Lipscomb University
      • BB&T Arena Review
      • Cintas Center Review
      • CFSB Center Murray State
      • Curb Event Center- Belmont University-Nashville, Tennessee
      • Dean Smith Center-University of North Carolina
      • Gentry Center Tennessee State
      • Fifth Third Arena Review
      • Ferrell Center Baylor Bears
      • Hinkle Fieldhouse Review
      • Hooper Eblen Center
      • KFC YUM! Center
      • McKenzie Arena UTC
      • Memorial Gymnasium-Vanderbilt University-Nashville, TN
      • Thompson Boling Arena-University of Tennessee- Knoxville,Tennessee
      • UD Arena Review
      • UTSA Convocation Center
      • Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum-East Carolina University-Greenville,North Carolina
      • Viejas Arena Review
      • NCAA Basketball
    • College Football Stadium Reviews >
      • Alamo Dome Review
      • Beaver Stadium Review
      • Bobcat Stadium-Texas State
      • Cardinal Stadium Review
      • Joan C Edwards Stadium Review
      • Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn University-Auburn, Alabama
      • Kyle Field Review
      • Neyland Stadium- University of Tennessee- Knoxville, Tennessee
      • Nippert Stadium Review
      • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
      • Ross-Ade Stadium Review
      • NCAA Football
    • NFL Stadium Reviews >
      • Bank Of America Stadium
      • Nissan Stadium Tennessee Titans
    • MLB Stadium Reviews >
      • Busch Stadium Saint Louis Cardinals
      • Great American Ballpark Cincinnati Reds
      • MLB
    • NCAA Baseball Stadium Reviews >
      • Bobcat Ballpark-Texas State
      • Lindsey Nelson Stadium-University of Tennessee-Knoxville, TN
      • NCAA Baseball
    • NBA Arena Reviews >
      • AT&T Center San Antonio Spurs
      • Philips Arena Atlanta Georgia
      • NBA
    • NHL Stadium Reviews >
      • Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN
    • Minor League Baseball Stadium Reviews >
      • Bowling Green Ball Park-Bowling Green Hot Rods
      • Greer Stadium Nashville Sounds
      • Louisville Slugger Field
  • Top 25 Stadium Rankings
    • Minor League Baseball Stadium Rankings
    • MLB Stadium Rankings
    • NBA Arena Rankings
    • NCAA Basketball Arena Rankings
    • NCAA Baseball Stadium Rankings
    • NCAA Football Stadium Rankings
    • NFL Stadium Rankings
    • NHL Stadium Rankings
  • Matt's Sports Corner
  • Future Stadiums and Arenas
    • MLB New Stadiums
    • MLS New Stadiums
    • NBA New Arenas
    • NFL New Stadiums
    • NHL New Arenas
  • NCAA
    • BCS New Stadiums and Arenas >
      • ACC New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Big 12 New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Big East New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Big Ten New Stadiums and Arenas
      • Pac 12 New Stadiums and Arenas
      • SEC New Stadiums and Arenas
    • Non BCS Conferences Stadiums and Arenas (I-P) >
      • Ohio Valley Conference New Stadiums and Arenas
  • About
  • Conference Tournament Predictions 2023
  • NBA Expansion Teams 2021
  • College Football Stadiums
  • College Football Week 2 2021
  • Best College Football Non Conference Games 2022
  • College Gameday Picks 2022
  • College Football Predictions 2022
  • College Football Week 1 Review
  • College Football Week 2 Review
  • College Football Week 6 Predictions 2022
  • College Football Week 7 Picks 2022
  • Ohio Stadium Review