SPOKANE, Wash. — March Madness is returning to Hooptown USA.
It’s the seventh time the men’s tournament will be held in Spokane.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has selected Spokane to host four championships in 2027 and 2028.
Events include the 2027 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds, Division I Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Regional, and the 2028 Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Event Details:
2027 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsHost: Whitworth UniversityLocation: The Podium2027 Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second RoundsHost: University of IdahoLocation: Spokane Arena2027 Division I Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country RegionalHost: Gonzaga UniversityLocation: Future Spokane Valley Cross Course2028 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsHost: Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC)Location: The Podium
According to the NCAA, the association chose over 240 host sites for preliminary and final rounds of predetermined championships across Divisions I, II and III, primarily for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
This cycle marked a shift from a four-year to a two-year site selection process.
The NCAA received more than 1,200 bids from member schools, conferences, cities and sports commissions across 47 states and Washington, D.C., all competing to host predetermined rounds for 87 of the NCAA’s 90 championships.
These championships are expected to enhance Spokane’s reputation as a sports destination while generating substantial economic impact for the region.
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