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    The NCAA®​ First Four®

     

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    The NCAA®​ First Four®

    The Dayton region is recognized as the Epicenter of College Basketball.  Fans from around the world know that THE ROAD STARTS HERE™, in Dayton, Ohio!  Dayton looks forward to welcoming the NCAA® First Four® back to Dayton in 2022 and hosting them through 2026!


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    University of Dayton Arena 1801 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Dayton. Exit I-75 at #51 Edwin C. Moses Blvd. UD Arena is visible from I-75.
    The University of Dayton Arena is widely considered one of the national premier college basketball facilities. In fact, UD Arena has hosted more NCAA® tournaments than any other facility in the nation!

    The University completed a $75 million transformation of UD Arena in time for the 50th season of basketball at the Arena in 2019. Since it opened on Dec. 6, 1969, more than 10 million fans have visited the arena.

     

    Dayton is basketball mecca - in 2022, UD Arena will host the NCAA® First Four® Tournament (March 15 & 16), the Ohio High School Athletic Association Girls (March 10-12) and Boys State Championships (March 18-20), and The Basketball Tournament Regionals (July 24-27), Quarterfinals (July 29 & 30), Semifinals (July 31) and the Championships (August 2).

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    Plan Your Stay!

    After watching some of the most exciting college basketball games inside the University of Dayton Arena, you will find so much to explore in Dayton!  Book your hotel stay now.  And, while you're in Dayton for basketball action, don't forget to take in some of our incredible restaurants and world-renowned attractions!
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    In Dayton, college basketball holds a special place in our hearts.
    Get ready for the Big Hoopla, the First Four, and so much more to return to Dayton in 2022.
    Since 2012, The Big Hoopla has showcased Dayton’s collaborative spirit, basketball unity and affinity for our military heroes serving locally and around the world. The NCAA® Basketball Tournament presents a tremendous opportunity to come together as a community, and as a country, to celebrate the great things that can be accomplished with teamwork, dedication, and a shared goal.

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