March 20–25, 2025

College basketball’s oldest national championship returns to Kansas City in 2025, marking 79 years in the City of Fountains and 87 years overall. The competition will host 16 teams in a 15-game, single-elimination format.

 

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NAIA Basketball

Tournament Information

The competition will host 16 teams in a 15-game, single-elimination format. The final 16 participants who make it to the Championship in KC will arrive after fighting through an initial field of 64 teams.

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NAIA Championship

Venue

Kansas City’s historic Municipal Auditorium is the home for the 2025 NAIA Men’s Basketball Championship.

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Nelson-Atkins

2025 in Kansas City

Named one of BBC’s‘s best places to travel this year, it’s the right time for a trip to the Heart of America. Explore everything Kansas City has in store between matchups and showdowns.

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Hotel Phillips

Hotels in Kansas City

Cool and convenient, Kansas City’s premier hotels are within easy reach of Municipal Auditorium and all the hoops action. Start looking now for your accommodations during the championship.

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Where to Eat During the Tournament

Barbecue may be Kansas City’s signature food, but the dining scene here embodies the city’s many cultural influences, ranging from international cuisines and homestyle cooking to farm-fresh fare.

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KC Streetcar

Kansas City Streetcar

Ride through the heart of Kansas City’s Downtown along this 2.2-mile route, which runs through Main Street and connects the River Market to Union Station/Crown Center with 16 stops along the way, including Municipal Auditorium—only steps away from several Downtown stops.

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Parking in Downtown KC

The Downtown KC area offers approximately 40,000 available parking spaces. Find convenient options near Municipal Auditorium with the Downtown Kansas City parking map.

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