Wichita to Host 2028 Kansas Basketball State Tournament
The Kansas High School Activities Association has announced that the 2028 state basketball championships will be concentrated in the Wichita area, bringing semifinal and title games together for the first time in more than eight decades.
Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus, the Heartland Credit Union Arena in nearby Park City, and the Garvey Center at Friends University will serve as the primary venues for the six classifications of boys and girls competition.
Hutchinson Sports Arena at Hutchinson Community College will host the Class 2A tournaments, providing a dedicated site for those teams.
A milestone in tournament logistics
The consolidation of games marks a historic shift, as the last occasion when all championship contests were held in a single region dates back to 1945, when only three classifications existed and the tournament featured solely boys' teams.
KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick praised the collaborative effort that made the arrangement possible, emphasizing that the new format reflects requests from member schools for more accessible championship sites.
The opening round of the 2028 tournament will continue to use the same venues established for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, ensuring continuity for teams and fans across the state.