The MIAA Basketball Championships return to Kansas City for five days of high-stakes collegiate competition as the top men’s and women’s teams from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) battle for conference titles and postseason momentum. Held at historic Municipal Auditorium, this annual championship is one of the premier Division II basketball events in the country, drawing passionate fans, alumni, and scouts from across the Midwest. Event Overview From opening tip to championship celebrations, the MIAA Basketball Championships deliver fast-paced action, electric atmospheres, and unforgettable moments. With both men’s and women’s tournaments taking place throughout the week, fans can experience multiple games per day featuring elite student-athletes and intense rivalries. Event Details Event: MIAA Basketball Championships Dates: March 4–8 Location: Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri Participants: Top men’s and women’s basketball programs from the MIAA Why Attend Championship-level NCAA Division II basketball Multiple games daily in a historic downtown venue A marquee Kansas City sports tradition Walkable access to hotels, dining, and entertainment WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4: Women’s Session Game One – #8 Seed vs #9 Seed – 12 pm Game Two – #7 Seed vs #10 Seed – 2:15 pm — Men’s Session Game One – #8 Seed vs #9 Seed – 6 pm Game Two – #7 Seed vs #10 Seed – 8:15 pm THURSDAY, MARCH 5: Women’s Session Game Three – #1 Seed vs Winner of Game One – 12 pm Game Four – #2 Seed vs Winner of Game Two – 2:15 pm — Men’s Session Game Three – #1 Seed vs Winner of Game One – 6 pm Game Four – #2 Seed vs Winner of Game Two – 8:15 pm FRIDAY, MARCH 6: Women’s Session Game Five – #4 Seed vs #5 Seed – 12 pm Game Six – #3 Seed vs #6 Seed – 2:15 pm — Men’s Session Game Five – #4 Seed vs #5 Seed – 6 pm Game Six – #3 Seed vs #6 Seed – 8:15 pm SATURDAY, MARCH 7: Women’s Semifinals Game Seven – Winner of Game Three vs WInner of Game Five – 12 pm Game Eight – Winner of Game Four vs Winner of Game Six – 2:15 pm — Men’s Semifinals Game Seven – Winner of Game Three vs Winner of Game Five – 6 pm Game Eight – Winner of Game Four vs Winner of Game Six – 8:15 pm SUNDAY, MARCH 8: Women’s Championship Winner of Game Seven vs Winner of Game Eight – 1 pm — Men’s Championship Winner of Game Seven vs Winner of Game Eight – 3:30 pm
