Tournament Guide · Men's Basketball
March Madness in Spokane brings the NCAA tournament's First and Second Rounds to Numerica Veterans Arena on Thursday, March 18 and Saturday, March 20. The University of Idaho is the host school, and eight teams will play in Spokane.
March Madness 2027 in Spokane brings the NCAA tournament's First and Second Rounds to Numerica Veterans Arena on Thursday, March 18 and Saturday, March 20, 2027. The University of Idaho is the host school, and eight teams will play in Spokane. The winners of the Opening Round in Dayton and Wichita join the 64-team field.
Which teams play in March Madness Spokane will not be known until Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027.
First & Second Round
Spokane hosts six games over two days: the First Round on Thursday and the Second Round on Saturday. Tip-off times and TV networks are announced after Selection Sunday.
| Round | Dates | Arena | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Thursday, March 18, 2027 | Numerica Veterans Arena, Spokane, WA | University of Idaho |
| Second Round | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | Numerica Veterans Arena, Spokane, WA | University of Idaho |
The winners of the Second Round move on to the Sweet 16 at one of the four regional sites. See all March Madness 2027 locations.
Venue Guide
Numerica Veterans Arena, still called Spokane Arena by many locals, is one of the smaller buildings the NCAA uses for the early rounds, with about 12,000 seats for basketball.
Address: 720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, in downtown Spokane.
Name: the arena was Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena until it was renamed Numerica Veterans Arena on November 7, 2025, in a 10-year naming deal.
Host: the University of Idaho, with the Spokane Sports Commission and the arena as partners.
Capacity: about 12,000 for basketball. Seating for NCAA games is typically a bit lower because of the tournament setup.
Tournament history: 2027 will be the 14th NCAA tournament hosting opportunity for Spokane since the arena opened in 1995. It last hosted first and second round games in 2024.
Getting there: parking and transit details for the tournament will come from the NCAA and the host, so check NCAA.com closer to March.
Numerica Veterans Arena720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
Get Directions →How to Watch
On TV and streaming. CBS and TNT Sports show every tournament game across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, with live streaming on March Madness Live. The network for each First and Second Round game is set after Selection Sunday, so check the bracket reveal.
In person. Official tickets for the Spokane sessions are sold through the NCAA Ticket Portal at NCAATickets.com, by session or as an all-sessions package for March 18 and 20. The University of Idaho also offers a sign-up for ticket alerts, and NCAA Fan Experience hospitality packages are listed for the event. Prices and availability can change, so confirm on the official page before you buy.
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Answers
The First Round is Thursday, March 18, and the Second Round is Saturday, March 20, 2027. Selection Sunday is March 14.
At Numerica Veterans Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave., downtown Spokane. The University of Idaho is the host school.
Through the NCAA Ticket Portal at NCAATickets.com. Teams and tip-off times are announced after Selection Sunday, so check the official page for current availability.
