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Wichita to host expanded March Madness Opening Round in 2027 and 2028
The city of Wichita, who has its own history with the NCAA tournament has been selected by the NCAA to play host to opening round games along with Dayton in 2027 and 2028.
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What happenedThe NCAA selected Wichita to host Opening Round games in 2027 and 2028 after expanding the men's basketball tournament to 76 teams. Kansas City will also host a regional in 2027.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Wichita to host expanded March Madness Opening Round in 2027 and 2028". The right frames it as "Wichita joins Dayton in hosting opening round March Madness games in 2027-28".
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CenterWichita to host expanded March Madness Opening Round in 2027 and 2028
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Right / center-rightWichita joins Dayton in hosting opening round March Madness games in 2027-28
Wichita joins Dayton in hosting opening round March Madness games in 2027-28
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The city of Wichita, who has its own history with the NCAA tournament has been selected by the NCAA to play host to opening round games along with Dayton in 2027 and 2028.
Wichita to host expanded March Madness Opening Round in 2027 and 2028
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The NCAA selected Wichita to host Opening Round games in 2027 and 2028 after expanding the men's basketball tournament to 76 teams. Kansas City will also host a regional in 2027.
