Wichita, Kansas, is selected to join Dayton, Ohio, as a host city for the opening round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament for the 2027–28 cycle. According to reporting across outlets, the NCAA has named multiple cities to stage early-round games for the expanded 76-team tournament format. Wichita is chosen to host six opening-round games, competing against several other finalist cities for the opportunity. The selection also includes Dayton as an opening-round site. While details such as specific matchups and the full schedule are not yet finalized in the coverage, the announcement establishes where first-round games will be played across the tournament’s opening phase. The NCAA’s decision reflects the process of selecting host locations ahead of future tournament dates, with Wichita and Dayton among the confirmed early-round venues for 2027 and 2028.