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!
University of Dayton Arena
The University of Dayton Arena is widely considered one of the national premier college basketball facilities. In fact, U.D. 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.
Plan Your Stay!
After watching some of the most exciting college basketball games inside University of Dayton Arena, you will find so much to explore in Dayton!