Lucas Oil Stadium will host an NCAA Tournament men’s basketball regional in 2013, the NCAA announced today.

A regional includes the third round and elite eight games to determine one of the teams heading to the Final Four.

The 2013 regional games at Lucas Oil will be March 29 and 31.

Indianapolis will be hosting the Final Four in 2010 and 2015 as well. Indianapolis has hosted Final Fours in 1980, 1991, 1997, 2000 and 2006.

The 2011 and 2016 women’s Final Fours also will be played here.

“The NCAA continues to be a great partner to Indianapolis and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to host these events in our city,” Susan Williams, Indiana Sports Corp president and Indianapolis Local Organizing Committee chair, said.

“Not only do events such as this bring a tremendous number of visitors to our city, but they also provide national media exposure for Indianapolis and countless opportunities for the youth, volunteers and fans of our region.”