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NCAA Expands March Madness to 76 Teams, Wichita Eyes Host

5/10/2026

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The NCAA will expand the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams, creating a 12-game opening round that will be split between Dayton, Ohio, and an undisclosed city.
Wichita, Kansas, officials are preparing a bid to serve as the second host city, though specifications have not been released.
Local business owners say past games at Intrust Bank Arena boosted downtown spending and they expect a similar lift from hosting.

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The NCAA will expand the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams, creating a 12-game opening round that will be split between Dayton, Ohio, and an undisclosed city.
Wichita, Kansas, officials are preparing a bid to serve as the second host city, though specifications have not been released.
Local business owners say past games at Intrust Bank Arena boosted downtown spending and they expect a similar lift from hosting.