2013 Final Four Tickets from Atlanta: Louisville vs. Michigan

This matched pair of original 2013 NCAA Final Four tickets documents the semifinal session and championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Together, the two admissions preserve more of the tournament story than either ticket would on its own.

What the tickets identify

The blue semifinal ticket is dated Saturday, April 6, 2013. The orange championship ticket is dated Monday, April 8. Both identify the Georgia Dome and show the same location: Section 140, Row W, Seat 12. That matching seat information strongly suggests the tickets were issued as part of the same Final Four weekend package.

The photograph also shows the admission portions, barcodes, tournament graphics and printed face price. Those visible details are useful when comparing the pieces with other authentic examples. A photograph alone, however, is not a formal authentication.

What happened during the 2013 Final Four

In the April 6 semifinals, Louisville defeated Wichita State 72–68 and Michigan defeated Syracuse 61–56. The two winners met on April 8, when Louisville beat Michigan 82–76 on the court.

There is an important historical qualification for collectors: the NCAA later required Louisville to vacate records that included the 2013 championship. A careful description should preserve both facts—the result spectators witnessed in Atlanta and the later NCAA action—rather than quietly omitting either one.

Why the pair is more informative than a single ticket

A lone championship stub identifies one game. This pair connects the semifinal session to the title game through matching seat information, dates, venue and design. That makes it easier to understand how the tickets were issued and gives the group a coherent event history.

Collectors may also encounter related 2013 Atlanta material such as full ticket books, hospitality credentials, Bracket Town passes, programs and souvenir folders. Related paper can add context, but each piece should still be assessed on its own condition and authenticity.

Condition details visible in this photograph

• Completeness: Both tickets retain their lower admission sections in this view.
• Matching location: Both show Section 140, Row W, Seat 12.
• Surface condition: The tickets show normal handling, but the principal graphics and printed information remain legible.
• Edges and corners: Inspect all edges closely for bends, tears, separation or trimming before making a final condition judgment.
• Backs: Clear photographs of the reverse sides are still important for a complete review.

How to store modern ticket stock

Place each ticket in an archival, PVC-free sleeve and store it flat, away from sunlight, moisture and large temperature changes. Do not laminate the ticket or apply tape. Avoid unnecessary handling of the barcode and printed surfaces.

See our ticket-stub storage guide for a practical preservation checklist.

Does a 2013 Final Four ticket have value?

Value depends on the exact session, completeness, condition, provenance, whether tickets remain grouped and current collector demand. The semifinal ticket and championship ticket should not automatically receive the same valuation, and a matched pair should not be judged as two unrelated pieces.

StubHaul does not publish a broad price range for this specific pair because that can create a misleading expectation without examining the backs, edges and complete group. Owners can submit private photographs for an item-specific review and cash offer.

Related ticket guides

• Sell basketball ticket stubs
• NCAA Final Four ticket stub collector’s guide
• How to store and protect ticket stubs

Sources and photo note

Game results were checked against the NCAA’s 2013 semifinal recap and championship recap. The later vacatur is documented in the NCAA’s infractions decision. The ticket photograph is an original user-submitted image published and edited with the owner’s permission. Personal contact information and unrelated paperwork were excluded.