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Open Practice Day

March 19, 2025 | INTRUST Bank Arena

Come early and be part of the action as the eight teams take the court throughout the day on Open Practice Day at INTRUST Bank Arena. Tournament tickets are not needed, and this event is free! Fans are permitted and encouraged to come and go throughout the day, but will be required to go through security each re-entry of the arena.

Doors open at 10 a.m., arena concessions will be available, and the first practice is scheduled at 11 a.m. After watching the teams who will be competing in Wichita, people can explore the city’s core. Local shops, restaurants, breweries and more are geared up and looking forward to welcoming fans and Wichitans who want to take part in the excitement.

Practice Times (Seeds and Teams will be announced after Selection Sunday on March 16):

  • 11:00 a.m. – (16) SIU Edwardsville
  • 11:45 a.m. – (1) Houston
  • 12:30 p.m. – (9) Georgia
  • 1:15 p.m. – (8) Gonzaga
  • 2:00 p.m. – (11) Drake
  • 2:45 p.m. – (6) Missouri
  • 3:30 p.m. – (14) UNC Wilmington
  • 4:15 p.m. – (3) Texas Tech

 

  • Admission:

    Free

  • Days:

    March 19, 2025

  • > 2025-03-19 2025-03-19 Open Practice Day <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Come early and be part of the action as the eight teams take the court throughout the day on Open Practice Day at INTRUST Bank Arena. Tournament tickets are not needed, and this event is free! Fans are permitted and encouraged to come and go throughout the day, but will be required to go through security each re-entry of the arena.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Doors open at 10 a.m., arena concessions will be available, and the first practice is scheduled at 11 a.m. After watching the teams who will be competing in Wichita, people can explore the city’s core. Local shops, restaurants, breweries and more are geared up and looking forward to welcoming fans and Wichitans who want to take part in the excitement.</span></p> <p><strong>Practice Times (Seeds and Teams will be announced after Selection Sunday on March 16):</strong></p> <ul> <li>11:00 a.m. &#8211; (16) SIU Edwardsville</li> <li>11:45 a.m. &#8211; (1) Houston</li> <li>12:30 p.m. &#8211; (9) Georgia</li> <li>1:15 p.m. &#8211; (8) Gonzaga</li> <li>2:00 p.m. &#8211; (11) Drake</li> <li>2:45 p.m. &#8211; (6) Missouri</li> <li>3:30 p.m. &#8211; (14) UNC Wilmington</li> <li>4:15 p.m. &#8211; (3) Texas Tech</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> 500 E. Waterman Wichita, KS America/Chicago
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