March Madness Arrives in Kansas City: Big 12 Basketball Tournament Schedule

March Madness energy is back in Kansas City as the Big 12 Conference Basketball Tournaments return to the T-Mobile Center. Every year this event brings thousands of fans downtown, filling the Kansas City Power & Light District with school colors, watch parties, and nonstop basketball.

This year’s tournament has an exciting twist. Fans will see the debut of a state-of-the-art LED glass basketball court, the first time this technology will be used in official competition in the United States. The interactive floor can display graphics and animations while also improving visibility and safety for players.

If you love college basketball or just want to experience the energy downtown, here’s what to expect.

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🏀 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament

March 4 – March 8 (or March 9)
Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City

The women’s tournament tips off the week of March Madness in Kansas City and runs through the weekend.

Schedule

• Wednesday, March 4 – First Round
  
  
• Thursday, March 5 – Second Round
  
  
• Friday, March 6 – Quarterfinals
  
  
• Saturday, March 7 – Semifinals
  
  
• Sunday, March 8 – Championship Game
  (May move to Monday, March 9 if BYU reaches the final.)
  
  

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🏀 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament

March 10 – March 14
Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City

Sixteen teams will compete for the Big 12 title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Schedule of Games (Central Time)

Tuesday, March 10 – First Round

• 11:30 AM – Game 1
  
  
• 2:00 PM – Game 2
  
  
• 6:00 PM – Game 3
  
  
• 8:30 PM – Game 4
  
  

Wednesday, March 11 – Second Round

• 11:30 AM – Game 5
  
  
• 2:00 PM – Game 6
  
  
• 6:00 PM – Game 7
  
  
• 8:30 PM – Game 8
  
  

Thursday, March 12 – Quarterfinals

• 11:30 AM – Game 9
  
  
• 2:00 PM – Game 10
  
  
• 6:00 PM – Game 11
  
  
• 8:30 PM – Game 12
  
  

Friday, March 13 – Semifinals

• 6:00 PM – Game 13
  
  
• 8:30 PM – Game 14
  
  

Saturday, March 14 – Championship

• 5:00 PM – Big 12 Championship Game
  
  

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🎉 Beyond the Games

Even if you don’t have tickets, there is plenty to experience. Fan Fest events, watch parties, and school-themed food and entertainment will take over downtown Kansas City throughout the tournament week.

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Why It Matters for Kansas City

The Big 12 Basketball Tournaments are one of Kansas City’s biggest annual sporting events, bringing tens of thousands of visitors downtown and showcasing the city on a national stage each spring.

Whether you’re a die-hard college basketball fan or simply enjoy the excitement of March Madness, this is one of the most electric weeks of the year in Kansas City.