IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Pat McAfee Show is broadcasting live from the University of Iowa on Friday, March 22, to help tipoff NCAA Women’s Basketball March Madness.
Friday’s show, hosted by UI’s Recreational Services, will air live on ESPNEWS, ESPN+, and The Pat McAfee Show YouTube channel from 11 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. (CT) at the UI Field House, located on the west side of campus near UIHC and Slater, Rienow, Petersen, and Hillcrest residence halls.
Fans of the show are encouraged to attend. Admission is free, but capacity is limited to the first 2,500 fans in attendance. This is standing room only, non-ticketed event. Fans will be required to enter the facility through the southeast main doors with event access beginning at 8:30 a.m.
All fans will be subject to security screening along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items.
Fans who plan to attend should be aware of parking limitations around the facility with numerous construction projects occurring across campus. Fans are encouraged to park downtown, or in Lot 73, the former University Club parking lot at 1360 Melrose Ave, as space allows.
The Pat McAfee Show, the highly successful and innovative weekday sports talk and discussion program, made its debut in 2019 and has simulcast on ESPN since last September. McAfee will be joined by A.J. Hawk, Connor Campbell, Ty Schmit, Tone Digs, Kyle “Gumpy” Cathcart, Zito Perez and Evan Fox, among others. The group regularly traveled with College GameDay during the 2023-24 football season, presenting Friday shows live on college campuses drawing large, passionate audiences.
Confirmed guests for this Friday’s show include Roman Reigns and former Hawkeye All-American and NFL All-Pro Dallas Clark.