ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The 2026 MIAA Basketball Championships are returning to Kansas City's historic Municipal Auditorium from March 4–8, and tickets are on sale now.

Full-session tickets for the 2026 MIAA Basketball Tournament, which include admission to all men's and women's games, are available for purchase.

Tickets are $60 when purchased in person, compared to $85 when bought through Ticketmaster or at the Municipal Auditorium box office.

Tickets must be purchased in person at the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or at the box office during a Griffon Basketball home game. Cash, check, debit, and credit cards are accepted.

Single-session tickets are not available through Griffon Athletics. Ticket sales will conclude on Monday, March 2, 2025.

For questions or additional information, contact:
• Ashli Wicker, Assistant Director of Athletics – Home Events
awicker@missouriwestern.edu | (816) 271-4544

• Connie Brock, Administrative Coordinator
(816) 271-4481

2026 MIAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
 
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Men's Championship
Winner of Game Seven vs Winner of Game Eight – 3:30 pm