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Men's Basketball 3/2/2026 3:00:00 PM Kyle Taylor - Langston Athletic Communications

Men's Basketball to Host NAIA Opening Rounds

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hosts have been identified for the 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship First & Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy, which begins March 13, culminating with 16 final-site qualifiers from the field of 64 that will be announced on Thursday, March 5, at YouTube.com/PlayNAIA.

Langston University will serve as host for the NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship First & Second Rounds for the fourth straight year. 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.

All 48 games in the 2026 First & Second Round will air live on Urban Edge Network. For links to mobile and smart TV apps, visit NAIA.org/Watch.

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