The NCAA Championship Stage Is Set: Florida vs. Houston in a Showdown for the Ages
After a pair of jaw-dropping Final Four clashes on Saturday, the stage is officially set for the NCAA March Madness title game. On Monday night, SEC juggernaut Florida will battle Big 12 titan Houston at the iconic Alamodome in San Antonio for the national crown.
The semifinal matchups were nothing short of thrilling. The Gators, led by the ever-reliable Walter Clayton, surged back from an eight-point halftime hole to outlast conference rival Auburn 79-73. Then came the Cougars, who pulled off what may go down as one of the most remarkable comebacks in Final Four history, toppling Duke thanks to the dynamic efforts of LJ Cryer and Emanuel Sharp.
“Madness” is the only word that does justice to Saturday’s spectacle—and Monday’s final promises to deliver just as much drama. With two No. 1 seeds squaring off, this game has all the makings of a classic. It’s almost cruel that either Todd Golden’s Gators or Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars will have to walk away empty-handed.
Florida has built a reputation for second-half heroics all tournament long, while Houston’s suffocating defense has earned praise from legendary alum Hakeem Olajuwon himself. Expect a fierce, wire-to-wire battle where every possession counts.
Want to Be There? Here’s How You Can Catch It Live
If you’re thinking about witnessing the action firsthand, now’s the time to lock in your seat. The national championship game will tip off at 8:50 p.m. ET (7:50 p.m. CT) on Monday, April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Florida vs. Houston – National Championship Game Info
- Date: Monday, April 7
- Time: 8:50 p.m. ET / 7:50 p.m. CT
- Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
- Tickets: Available now on StubHub
As of the latest check, ticket prices range from around $117 to $135 for standard seats. Want to be closer to the action? Premium seats near the floor are available but will set you back anywhere from $475 to $750 each.
This is the kind of high-stakes showdown that college basketball fans live for—don’t miss your chance to be part of history.
