
Missouri Valley Conference Moves Women’s Basketball Tournament to St. Louis for 2027
Starting in 2027, the women's tournament will be held in St. Louis, joining the men's event and introducing a new format that grants byes to the top two teams.
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Starting in 2027, the women's tournament will be held in St. Louis, joining the men's event and introducing a new format that grants byes to the top two teams.

The Missouri Valley Conference's Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive restructuring of its basketball championships, moving the women's event to St. Louis and adopting a ten‑team bracket for both genders beginning in 2027. The changes aim to boost visibility, deepen fan involvement and secure new sponsorship opportunities, while honoring the legacy of previous host venues.

The Missouri Valley Conference announces a new 10‑team, single‑week tournament under the Arch Madness brand, bringing together men’s and women’s basketball in St. Louis beginning in 2027.

The Missouri Valley Conference reveals a major realignment of its basketball championships, moving the women's event to St. Louis and adopting a unified 10‑team structure that promises broader exposure and deeper fan engagement.
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