Special Events

Special events occur throughout the tournament including:

Tuesday, March 13th

VIP Reception

5:30 pm

Tip Off Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction

6:30 pm

Grand Ballroom

Kansas City Convention Center

Wednesday, March 14th  

Parade of Champions

Between 6:15 and 8:45 pm games

Municipal Auditorium Main Court

Friday, March 16th  

Brown Bag Friday

NAIA College Fair

Saturday, March 17th  

DST Systems Youth Day 

Wear your youth team jersey and get in free!

Click here to sign up your team to play in the Youth Day Games

Youth Day Info

Sunday, March 18th 

NAIA Special Needs Basketball Clinic for Special Olympics, YMCA's Challenger, Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City and other special needs participants

Basketball Clinic Info

Monday, March 19th 

Cramer Award presentation

High School Champions of Character Awards Reception

Convention Center

Scouts Night

All Boy Scouts can receive discounted or FREE tickets!

Scout Night Info

Service Night

 Free Admission to our service members.

Service Night Info

Tuesday, March 20th  

U.S. Bank Championship Night

A Tribute to our 75th Anniversary Team