
Kansas Basketball Locks in Long‑Term Deal with Players Era
Kansas secures a five‑year extension with Players Era, guaranteeing participation in the Las Vegas tournament through 2030‑31 and unlocking substantial NIL payouts.
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Kansas secures a five‑year extension with Players Era, guaranteeing participation in the Las Vegas tournament through 2030‑31 and unlocking substantial NIL payouts.
Kansas basketball has extended its partnership with the Players Era through 2030-31, promising high-profile games, NIL benefits and the continued rise of top prospect Tyran Stokes.

The extension guarantees Kansas' participation in the Players Era Men's Championships through the 2030‑31 season, reinforcing the program's status as a premier college basketball brand while delivering enhanced fan experiences and athlete benefits.

Fans can purchase all‑tournament passes and individual championship game tickets for the 2026 Players Era men’s basketball event, which will feature 24 teams across two venues in November.

The 2026 Players Era Men's Basketball Championships will feature 24 teams across two brackets, with games scheduled at Michelob ULTRA Arena and T‑Mobile Arena. Ticket pre‑sales start July 16, public sales July 17, and the tournament culminates in a championship game on November 28.

From November 24 to 28, Las Vegas will host the 2026 Players Era Men's Championships, featuring Baylor vs Alabama, 37 ESPN‑broadcast games, and a 13‑team field that includes national champions Florida and Michigan.