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Wichita Joins March Madness Expansion | College Basketball News
March Madness is getting a major upgrade in 2027 with the NCAA Tournament expanding to 16 teams in the Opening Round, hosted in Wichita and Dayton. Games kick off March 16-17 at INTRUST Bank Arena, featuring the lowest-seeded automatic qualifiers and at-large teams—giving more teams a shot to break into the main bracket. For Wichita, this is a historic first for the city, adding national spotlight to a region ready to embrace the madness. The new structure ensures balanced matchups for bubble teams, setting the stage for a bigger, more inclusive tournament start. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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