The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced today that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the city of Birmingham have been selected to host the 2028 Division I Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds. This championship will take place at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The SEC and Knight Eady previously hosted the 2023 NCAA Men’s March Madness First and Second Rounds and will host the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional in Legacy Arena March 28 - March 31, 2025.
The Fort Worth Sports Commission, Dickies Arena, Knight Eady, and Texas Woman's University are thrilled to announce that Fort Worth has been selected to host the NCAA Women's National Collegiate Gymnastics Championship in 2027. This marks the event's ninth consecutive year in Fort Worth, showcasing the city's strong and enduring commitment to hosting this prestigious competition.
“The Southeastern Conference will be proud to host the 2028 Division I Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds and bring the best in men’s basketball to the City of Birmingham,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “We look forward to collaborating with the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex and Knight Eady to provide student-athletes and fans with a memorable championship experience.”
"The NCAA Women’s Gymnastics committee is thrilled to announce the extension of our partnership with Fort Worth and Dickies Arena for the 2027 championship,” said Shaun Richard, NCAA Gymnastics Committee Chairman. “The unwavering commitment and leadership from the Fort Worth Sports Commission, Knight Eady, and Texas Woman’s University will elevate this championship to unprecedented levels for student-athletes and coaches. Their vision promises an extraordinary experience for everyone involved. See you at Dickies Arena in 2025, 2026, and now in 2027!"
The dates of the awarded championships are as follows:
March 16-19, 2028 - 2028 Division I Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds
April 13-15 in 2028 - NCAA Women's National Collegiate Gymnastics Championship
