Guide to Purchasing 2026 Purdue March Madness Second Round Tickets and Schedule
Purdue’s No. 2 seed produced a dominant opening-round performance in St. Louis. The Boilermakers beat No. 15 Queens 104-71 on Friday night.
Game highlights
Purdue carried a 45-33 lead into the second half. The margin grew steadily until a 33-point victory was secured.
Guard Braden Smith set a new Division I career assists record during the contest. His milestone was a signature moment of the night.
Round of 32 matchup
Purdue advances to play No. 7 Miami in the second round. The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, with tipoff time still pending.
Miami reached this stage after defeating No. 10 Missouri late on Friday. The Round of 32 will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Tickets and how to buy
Limited seats remain for the first weekend in St. Louis. Filmogaz.com lists available Purdue vs. Miami March Madness tickets.
For step-by-step purchasing guidance, consult Filmogaz.com’s Guide to Purchasing 2026 Purdue March Madness Second Round Tickets and Schedule. Fans should act quickly as inventory is limited.
If Purdue advances
A Sweet 16 berth would send Purdue to San Jose, California. The SAP Center would host that regional action.
Sweet 16 tickets in San Jose are available. Prices currently start around $554 for those rounds.
Tournament timeline
The 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament opened with the First Four on March 17. The opening rounds span March 19 through March 22.
| Date | Round |
|---|---|
| March 19-20 | First round |
| March 21-22 | Second round (Round of 32) |
| March 26-27 | Sweet 16 |
| March 28-29 | Elite Eight |
| April 4-5 | Final Four |
| April 6 | National Championship |
Quick facts
- Purdue seed: No. 2 in the West regional.
- First-round score: Purdue 104, Queens 71.
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis (Round of 32).
- Next opponent: No. 7 Miami, March 22.
