KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The road to Kansas City, Missouri must go through Marion, Indiana first, as No. 4 men's basketball has been chosen to host the 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship First and Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy. Taking place on March 13-14, 2026, three other teams from across the country will travel to Marion, looking to punch their ticket to Kansas City, Mo.

Each First and Second Round site will feature four teams, who will play single-elimination on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14. The winner of each four-team site will advance to the NAIA National Championship Final Site in Kansas City, Mo., March 19-24 at historic Municipal Auditorium.

Information on who the Wildcats will host will be announced during the NAIA Selection Show on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00PM ET on the NAIA YouTube Channel. 

To view the full release from the NAIA, click HERE.



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