Welcome, Basketball Fans

March 19-22, 2025

Welcome to Wichita, the Heart of the Country! We’re thrilled to once again host teams, coaches, media and fans for the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. All around INTRUST Bank Arena, you’ll find fun parties, sports bars, restaurants and more. 

Immerse yourself in the excitement in downtown Wichita for five straight days, Wednesday through Sunday. While tickets are required to see the games taking place inside the arena March 20 and 22, admission is free to Open Practice Day happening Wednesday, March 19. There is also no charge to enter a variety of fan events and festivities, including Fan Fest in Naftzger Park adjacent to the arena, where you can catch live game streams, enjoy food trucks, play yard games and more. Art and sports lovers can marvel at the unique "Bouncing through Downtown: Art & Basketball" art installation transforming several downtown Wichita storefronts into basketball-inspired galleries. The fun begins as early as Selection Sunday, March 16, at Shot Clock at The Railhouse.

Explore this site for details about other fan zone activations, parking and transportation, things to do while not attending games, FAQs and everything you need to know to make the most of your experience in Wichita!