Omaha to Host 2027 NCAA Tournament First and Second Rounds

Fans can sign up now for early access to tickets for the March Madness games at CHI Health Center.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented action of a college basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, orange, and green intersecting to create a dynamic, abstract composition.Omaha's CHI Health Center will host the opening rounds of the 2027 NCAA men's basketball tournament, continuing the city's legacy as a premier March Madness destination.Omaha Today

The NCAA men's basketball tournament is returning to Omaha, Nebraska in 2027, with the CHI Health Center hosting the first and second rounds of the event on March 18 and 20. Fans can now sign up to get early access to tickets for the games.

Why it matters

Omaha has become a frequent host city for the NCAA tournament, with the CHI Health Center selected seven times since 2008 to host the early rounds. This continued selection highlights Omaha's reputation as a premier basketball destination and the arena's ability to provide an excellent tournament experience for players and fans.

The details

The CHI Health Center in Omaha will host the first and second rounds of the 2027 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 18 and 20. Fans can now sign up to get early access to purchase tickets for the games. The Omaha venue has hosted the NCAA tournament's opening weekend in 2008, 2012, 2015, 2024, and was also selected in 2020 before the event was canceled due to COVID-19. It has also hosted the Midwest Regional in 2018.

  • The 2027 NCAA tournament first and second rounds will take place on March 18 and 20 in Omaha.
  • Fans can sign up now to get early access to purchase tickets for the 2027 Omaha games.

The players

CHI Health Center

The arena in Omaha, Nebraska that has been selected to host the NCAA tournament's first and second rounds in 2027, marking the seventh time the venue has hosted the event since 2008.

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What’s next

Fans interested in attending the 2027 NCAA tournament games in Omaha can sign up now for early access to purchase tickets.

The takeaway

Omaha's CHI Health Center has become a go-to destination for the NCAA tournament, hosting the event's opening weekend multiple times over the past two decades. This continued selection highlights the city and arena's ability to provide an exceptional tournament experience for players and fans alike.