The men’s NCAA Tournament will have Kansas City, New York, San Antonio and Los Angeles host regionals in 2027. The next year, Raleigh, North Carolina, Detroit, Dallas and San Francisco will serve as hosts. Dayton will continue to host the First Four through 2028.

“We are elated to partner with our friends at the Atlantic Coast Conference to co-host the 2027 NCAA men’s basketball tournament first and second rounds,” Charlotte athletic director Mike Hill said Thursday. “Charlotte is a city that loves college basketball, and we look forward to another spectacular event in Spectrum Center.”