State Tournament Information

2025 State Boys Basketball Tournament – State Championship Game

Date: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Williams Arena, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Opponent: Albany Huskies  

Ticket Information:

  • Price: $17.50 for adults | $11.50 for students.  Tickets are good for both the 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm games.

  • Purchase: Tickets must be bought electronically or at the Williams Arena box office.

  • Online Purchase: Fans are encouraged to buy tickets in advance at Gopher Sports Ticket Office.

Fan Bus Information:

  • Fan Bus Registration for Saturday’s game has closed.

  • Important Notes:

    • Fan buses will depart the Waseca High School West lot at 2:30 pm for Williams Arena.

    • Fans are responsible for purchasing their own game tickets separately.

Williams Arena Policies:

  • University of Minnesota, including Williams Arena, is a smoke-free campus

  • No re-entry

  • All patrons and staff will be subject to search upon entry

  • No outside food or beverage allowed in Williams Arena. All concession stands at Williams Arena are cashless.

  • No outside water bottles (reusable or disposable) are allowed in Williams Arena

  • Backpacks, luggage, grocery, duffle bags, large bags, large purses, cinch bags, computer bags, briefcases, fanny packs, and any other bag that does not meet the bag policy*

    • Bags cannot exceed 12” x 12”

    • Cameras with lenses must not exceed 6”

Souvenir Tournament Program:

MSHSL Minimum Behavior Expectations:

  • Respect the Flag & National Anthem.

  • Dress Code: Clothing must cover the torso; inappropriate clothing will result in removal.

  • Appropriate Language Only: Profanity, negative chants, booing, trash talk, or personal attacks are prohibited.

  • Respect the Game: Only official team members may enter the playing surface.

  • Signage:

    Handheld signs are allowed if they do not obstruct views and are in good taste. Signs on sticks, balloons, or celebratory items are not allowed.

  • No Artificial Noisemakers: Megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, and similar items are prohibited.

  • No Laser Lights.

  • No Pets Allowed.

Game Broadcast Information:

Radio

TV / Live Stream

  • The game will be televised live on KSTC-45 

  • Live Stream: Available for free at

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