Men's Basketball National Championship

Event Name:

NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship

Seeking Site For:

2027 & 2028

Bid Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Bid Packet:

Bid Packet will be posted here in August 2024. 

Rights Fee:

$30,000 (Minimum)

Event Dates:

March 18 - March 23, 2027

March 16 - March 21, 2028

Days of the Week:

Thursday - Tuesday

Number of Teams:

16 team single-elimination format

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

300-350 players, coaches, & staff
40,000 fans

Host Requirements:

Generate adequate sponsorship to support the event budget, produce a Teaming Up for Character activity in your community that involves NAIA student-athletes, produce a compelling student-athlete kick-off event that includes a meal for all athletes and official travel party.

Facility Requirements:

Regulation collegiate basketball court; arena facility with seating capacity of 3,500 minimum with a minimum of 4 quality locker rooms. Also, concession and souvenir space must be made available.

Hotel Requirements:

Centralized facility that has quality rooms, meeting rooms and possible banquet capacity for a minimum of 500 people.

Average Length of Stay:

4-5 nights

Room Block Needed:

200

Room Rate:

Hotel Pre-Registration:

Participants will be responsible for making reservations and paying for rooms directly with the hotel.

Contact:

Rick Daum, Championship Sport Manager
816-595-8141
rdaum@naia.org