Join Us in Reading to the Final Four!
Read to the Final Four is a statewide literacy challenge that inspires a love of reading among third-grade students across Indiana. In celebration of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis, this dynamic, tournament-style competition runs from March 25, 2025, through March 15, 2026, and gives students the chance to compete for prizes while building essential literacy skills.
From local classrooms to community centers and libraries, we’re uniting readers and celebrating the power of books, all while tying into the excitement of March Madness!
Spring Break Reading Challenge
To kick off Read to the Final Four, we're launching a special Spring Break Reading Challenge for second and third graders across Indiana! From March 24 to April 11, 2025, students will track their reading minutes using our designated platform. The top readers will be selected based on the total time spent reading and will receive a bike, helmet, and safe riding course, courtesy of our partners at Nine13 Sports.
Register for the Spring Break Reading Challenge.
Students will log their reading minutes using Beanstack, our official reading platform. Each school participating in Read to the Final Four will receive a unique login and tracking link.
Can't find your school listed? Please email community@indianasportscorp.org and we’ll help you get registered.
We Want to Hear from You!
As we gear up for this exciting statewide initiative, we’re looking to our valued partners, educators, librarians, youth workers, community leaders, to share their input. Please take a moment to complete our brief Community Literacy Survey by May 1, 2025. Your insights will help shape programming that supports families, schools, and communities across Indiana.
Complete the Community Literacy Survey.
Request a Fan Jam Appearance!
The Fan Jam is hitting the road! This mobile celebration will bring Final Four energy to communities across the state. From interactive basketball-themed drive-thrus to pop-up events and giveaways, the Fan Jam will promote the Final Four while lifting up Indiana neighborhoods throughout the basketball season.
Interested in bringing Fan Jam to your school, library, or event? Fill out the Fan Jam Request Form!
Stay Connected
Want updates, resources, and ways to get involved with Final Four events and community programs across Indiana? Subscribe to future updates from Indiana Sports Corp and be part of the excitement leading up to 2026!
Questions?
For more questions about community initiatives, contact community@indianasportscorp.org
