3A Fan Guide: The Basics
Watch the Vikings defend their title, from schedules, tickets, streaming, and parking
Here’s how to follow the Rainier Beach High School boys basketball team’s defense of their WIAA State 3A title at the Tacoma Dome this week. See what else is coming from me, and where to find it, at the end of this story.
SCHEDULE
The most interesting game to Viking fans in italics
Wednesday, March 4, Round of 12 (Loser Out)
The Vikings already have advanced to the quarterfinals the next day, but you might want to check in on their competition.
9 a.m., No. 11 Edmonds-Woodway vs. No. 6 Prairie
10:30 a.m., No. 10 Shorewood vs. No. 2 O’Dea (winner plays Beach)
12:15 p.m., No. 12 Liberty vs. No. 4 Eastside Catholic
2:00 p.m., No. 9 Auburn Mountainview vs. No. 8 Bellevue
Thursday, March 5, Quarterfinals
9 a.m., No. 5 Bellarmine Prep vs. Edmonds-Woodway or Prairie
10:30 a.m., No. 1 Rainier Beach vs. Shorewood or O’Dea
12:15 p.m., No. 3 Mt. Spokane vs. Liberty or Eastside Catholic
2:00 p.m., No. 7 Lincoln (Tacoma) vs. Auburn Mountainview or Bellevue
Friday, March 6, Semifinals
3:45 p.m., RBHS/Shorewood/O’Dea vs. Bellarmine/Edmonds/Prairie
5:30 p.m., Spokane/Liberty/Eastside vs. Lincoln/Auburn/Bellevue
Saturday, March 7, Championship
7:00 p.m., Who Else? vs. Who Cares
TICKETS
Get them at: https://www.wiaa.com/tickets
There will be some availability at the Tacoma Dome (buying in advance urged)
Adult // Student/Senior/Military
4-Day Pass (for those who want to see the Beach Boyz’s quarterfinal opponents and the rest of the tournament: $57 // $46 (+ Fees)
3-Day Pass (to view Beach Boyz every day): $44 // $35 (+Fees)
Single Day (to view chosen Beach games on March 4, 5, or 6): $16 //$ 13 (+Fees)
Single Day (Championship Day, March 7): $17 // 14 (+Fees)
STREAMING
All games will be streamed on the NFHS Network by subscription ($13.99 monthly or $79.99 annually, includes replays of tournament and regular-season games): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail
PARKING
Ranges from $15-$60 per vehicle in Tacoma Dome lots, paid via CameraPay, TextPay, of the Premium Parking app. More information: https://www.tacomadome.org/assets/doc/Tacoma-Dome-Mobile-Payment-Options-e0edfb5387.pdf
MORE FAN GUIDES COMING
Tuesday, March 3: How Beach Will Win 3A (at Beach Boyz Buzz)
Tuesday, March 3: Players to Watch at 3A (at Beach Boyz Buzz)
Wednesday, March 4: The Family Business (feature at South Seattle Emerald)
Watch for daily game stories at Beach Boyz Buzz and championship story at South Seattle Emerald.
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MORE 3A FAN GUIDES
Watch Wednesday’s South Seattle Emerald for Beach’s “Family Business”