NCAA

Wichita To Host NCAA Women's Tournament Games In 2022

By • Jul 18, 2018
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Intrust Bank Arena will host the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2022.

Wichita was one of four cities selected to host Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games that year. Wichita State University will serve as the host school.

"It's another great day for sports in Wichita," Brian Hargrove, executive director of sports for Visit Wichita, said Wednesday. "We are looking forward to providing another energetic welcome to basketball fans to Wichita in 2022. The announcement today reaffirms that Wichita is a sports destination in the Midwest."

Kansas, Missouri College Coaches Pocket Big NCAA Tournament Bonuses

By & Maria Carter • Mar 20, 2018
Jeff and Laura Jacobsen / Kansas Athletics

Coming out of the weekend, lots of fans in Lawrence and Manhattan were thrilled as their basketball teams advanced in the NCAA tournament.

But that also means some coaches are putting extra money in their pockets.

NCAA Tournament Could Bring $10 Million To Wichita — And Something Much More Valuable

By • Mar 16, 2018
Nadya Faulx / KMUW

The NCAA tournament is expected to bring in $10 million dollars to Wichita’s economy, according to the city.

Expect To See More Police Around Downtown Wichita During NCAA

By • Mar 15, 2018
KMUW

Law enforcement officials are ramping up their presence during the NCAA tournament in Wichita.

Hot Towels And Tapered Cuts: Local Barbershop Welcomes NCAA Tournament

By • Mar 15, 2018
Carla Eckels / KMUW

Wichita is among eight cities to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Downtown businesses are hoping thousands of visitors will eat, sleep, shop and perhaps get a haircut.

Fans Have Options For Getting Around Downtown Wichita During NCAA Tournament

By • Mar 14, 2018
Hugo Phan / KMUW

Thousands of basketball fans will be in downtown Wichita this week for NCAA tournament activities. The sold-out games and street parties mean parking lots are going to fill up quickly.

Demand For Tickets Will Drive Up Prices At NCAA Tournament In Wichita

By • Mar 12, 2018
intrustbankarena.com

Need tickets?

As the NCAA men's basketball tournament prepares to open in Wichita this week, tickets for all three sessions at Intrust Bank Arena are long gone.

Downtown Construction Clears Up As NCAA Comes To Wichita

By • Mar 12, 2018
Nadya Faulx / KMUW

With the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in town this week, a lot of street improvements have been underway ahead of Wichita’s time in the national spotlight.

KU To Open NCAA Play In Wichita; WSU and K-State Both On The Road

By • Mar 11, 2018
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The University of Kansas will open NCAA Tournament play in Wichita on Thursday while Wichita State University and Kansas State University will hit the road for tournament openers on Friday.

Final NCAA Tournament Prep Underway At Intrust Bank Arena

By • Mar 9, 2018
Intrust Bank Arena

It’s crunch time for Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita as crews finish the final preparations for next week’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games.

This weekend, crews will be installing the NCAA’s hardwood court that arrived in Wichita this week. Carpet and seating will be added around the perimeter of the court. Most of the signage inside the arena will be covered.

Intrust and SMG General Manager A.J. Boleski says planning started in 2014 when Wichita was selected to host the games.

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