Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Championship Sites Revealed with Ford Center, Xtream Arena, and Vibrant Arena Rotation
The Missouri Valley Conference revealed the upcoming venues for its women's basketball championship over the next three years, rotating between The Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana (2025), Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa (2026), and Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline, Illinois (2027).
By the Numbers- All 12 MVC women's basketball teams will participate in the four-day tournament.
- The tournament format includes four opening-round games, four quarterfinal games, two semifinal games, and a championship game each season.
The previous MVC Women's Basketball Tournament was held at campus sites before transitioning to neutral-site championships.
State of Play- Jeff Jackson, MVC Commissioner, highlighted the league's commitment to elevating women's basketball in the region through the new championship rotation model.
- The upcoming 2025 MVC Women's Championship will mark the 18th-straight year of a neutral-site championship for women's basketball in the league.
The tournament provides a platform for women's basketball teams to compete for an automatic NCAA Tournament berth, fostering increased competition and regional engagement.
Bottom LineThe Missouri Valley Conference's strategic selection of diverse venues reflects a commitment to promoting women's basketball and fostering community engagement through premier tournament experiences.
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