Championship Promotions
Thursday, March 7 - Release of National Championship Qualifiers & Bracket
7 PM (CST) - Tune into @PlayNAIA to watch the bracket reveal.
Sunday, March 17 - Honorary Coaches Draft
5:30 - 7:30 PM (CST) - Sixteen Kansas City business representatives will come together to draft their team for the National Championship. Honorary Coaches serve as ambassadors to the teams when they arrive in Kansas City by taking them to a meal and showing them the city. These business leaders in return will be able to attend all practices, watch all of the team's final site games in premiere seating, and show their pride by wearing the official team gear supplied by their selected team.
Thursday, March 21 - Executive Hills Opening Day
Doors open at 12:00 PM | First Tip-Off at 1:00 PM
Teaming up for Character Events for school ages, Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Friday, March 22 - Kissick Construction Day
Doors open at 12:00 PM | First Tip-Off at 1:00 PM
Teaming up for Character Events for school ages, Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Saturday, March 23 - Salute to Heroes Day presented by Branson CVB
Doors open at 12:00 PM | First Tip-Off at 1:00 PM
Quarterfinal Day! Join us, as we honor our front-line workers and service members on Salute to Heroes Day! Discounted pricing at the box office for all military, police, firefighters, EMS, hospital workers and teachers is available with proper identification. Fans can also use cod "HERODAY" during their online purchase to receive their discounted tickets.
Saturday will also be our Pack the Court Night! Show your school spirit and wear your team's colors! The inviation is open to all KC metro-area high schools and youth organizations!
Monday, March 25 - Semifinals Night
Doors open at 4:00 PM | First Tip-Off at 5:00 PM
Things heat up on Semifinal Night as the remaining four teams fight for a spot in the National Championship game.
Tuesday, March 26 - NAIA Men's Basketball Championship Finals Night
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Tip-Off at 7:00 PM
All-Tournament Ticket Holder Appreciation Dinner
At this time we honor and celebrate some of NAIA basketball’s biggest fans that attend all 15 basketball games.
National Championship Final Game
Watching on ESPN is great, but in person is better! Come on down and be a part of the action as the champion is crowned in our final game of the season. The final two teams will lay their hearts on the line to take home the title of 2024 NAIA National Champions.