KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is excited to announce that all-tournament tickets to the 83rd annual NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship are now available. Fans can purchase advance tickets at naiahoops.com. Fans can purchase all-tournament passes for reserved balcony areas.

The historic event gets underway at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo., March 18, 2021 with the first of 15 games tipping at 11:00 a.m. CST. "We are excited about the fun, family-friendly and exciting game-day atmosphere that this historic National Championship offers all of our fans," said Mike Higgins, NAIA Championship Tournament Director. "We have made it more convenient for fans to purchase an all-day pass and see up to four games each day for one very affordable price. This event is an iconic event in the Kansas City community and we are proud to help make Kansas City the college basketball capital!"

The NAIA and the Heart of America Athletic Conference are excited to offer a family-friendly atmosphere that includes non-stop basketball action and various promotions throughout the championship.

New this year, due to COVID-19 protocols, seating will be limited to reserved balcony seating only. Single day and general admission ticket options are not available at this time.

Back by popular demand, VIP seating will be available for purchase in addition to any reserved all-tournament ticket purchase. For an additional fee, fans will have access to the VIP All-Tournament area, which comes complete with food and beverages.  

The NAIA Men's Basketball All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, March 23, as a part of a doubleheader with the 2021 NAIA Men's Basketball Championship game. The all-star game will begin at 6:00 p.m. CST and the championship game will follow at 8:00 p.m.

The all-star game will bring 30 of the top NAIA men's basketball players to Kansas City, Mo. to participate in the game. Coaches from both NAIA men's basketball divisions may nominate players.

For ticket and promotional information, go to naiahoops.com or call the NAIA at 816-595-8122.

ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA) The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 77,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $800 million in scholarships and compete in 27 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA