Wichita Secures Opening‑Round NCAA Basketball Hosting Rights for 2027‑2028
The city won a competitive bid to host the tournament’s first round in 2027 and 2028, building on a decade of collaboration and a tight eight‑month preparation window.
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The city won a competitive bid to host the tournament’s first round in 2027 and 2028, building on a decade of collaboration and a tight eight‑month preparation window.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced that the 2028 basketball state tournament will be held entirely in the Wichita region, bringing together semifinal and championship contests across six classifications at a handful of venues.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association will host every semifinal and championship game of the 2028 basketball tournament in the Wichita area, a first since 1945.
All 14 state championship basketball games are set to be played in the Wichita region in 2028, marking the first such consolidation since 1945 and offering fans a unprecedented weekend of statewide competition.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association has announced that the 2028 state basketball tournament’s final sites will be concentrated in the Wichita region, bringing championship games closer to fans across the state.