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Wichita Joins March Madness Host Rotation | College Basketball News
Wichita, Kansas is stepping into the March Madness spotlight as a new host city, joining Dayton for the expanded 2027-2028 men’s tournament — now growing to 76 teams. Winning a competitive bid, Wichita was chosen for its central location, hotel capacity, and passionate fanbase, with InTrust Bank Arena ready to host 15,000+ fans. The NCAA’s new format splits 12 opening-round games between the two cities, alternating automatic qualifiers and at-large teams — and even shifts games to afternoon slots to boost accessibility. With the Wins Above Bubble metric adjusted for the larger field, the NCAA…
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