Start flexing those foam fingers. The NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments begin this week — and local fans have three regional schools to root on in the NCAA Tournaments: Mizzou and KU men’s teams, and K-State’s women’s team.
Watch the first round
- (No. 11) Drake vs. (No. 6) Missouri | Thursday, March 20 | 6:35 p.m. | Featured on TrueTV
- (No. 10 ) Arkansas vs. (No. 7) Kansas | Thursday, March 20 | 6:10 p.m. | Featured on CBS
- (No. 12) Fairfield vs. (No. 5) Kansas State | Friday, March 21 | 1:30 p.m. | Featured on ESPNEWS
Fans who don’t mind a bit of a drive can catch first and second-round games tipping off at Wichita’s INTRUST Bank Arena on Thursday., March 20- Sun., March 22. Tickets are already in high demand, so fans may need to keep an on the NCAA ticket exchange. Otherwise, best to click on that remote.
Party till the brackets bust
- Shoot your shot at Hang Time, a basketball pop-up by J. Rieger & Co. + Charlie Hustle at The Monogram Lounge, featuring vintage school banners, themed cocktails, and exclusive food specials.
- Hit up your favorite barstool HQs — Harpo’s Westport for M-I-Z chants, Johnny’s Tavern for Jawhawk country, rep your Purple Pride with the Catbackers, or find your own crowd with our guide to local sports bars.
- Feel like hitting the court yourself? The College Basketball Experience is open daily in March for fans who want to test their skills.
With local teams in the mix, anything can happen — so grab your lucky jersey, place your bets (friendly ones, of course), and let the madness commence.
