Wichita selected to join Dayton as opening-round site of 2027 NCAA men's NCAA Tournament

Posted Jul 9, 2026
The newly expanded 76-team men's NCAA Tournament will feature an additional site for the next two years: Wichita, Kansas. The men's selection committee voted on Wednesday to designate Wichita as the sister host, along with longstanding First Four site Dayton, for the opening round beginning in 2027 and extending into 2028. (CBS Sports)

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