Dayton Hoopla

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

Wright State awarding full-ride scholarships to 12 students at the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge? You love to see it.

Learn more: https://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2026/03/19/wright-state-university-awards-full-tuition-scholarships-to-12-students-at-big-hoopla-stem-challenge

06/03/2026

What do you mean the 2012 was 14 years ago?!

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05/28/2026

The Hoopla is going to be a bit bigger starting next year, and we couldn't be more excited. Learn more about the expanded Opening Round in Dayton: on.ncaa.com/MMExpansion

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day—and every day—we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/22/2026

Fond memories! Dayton's second time hosting the First Four seems like only yesterday... but it was 14(!) years ago.

05/19/2026

Dayton has the most supportive military community, and we've proven it! Thanks to local businesses, community partners, and generous donors, we've provided over 137,500 NCAA Tournament tickets and tickets to other community events—free-of-charge—to military service people, military families, and local students.

It's one small way we show our appreciation for the selfless sacrifice of active-duty servicepeople and their families!

Learn more: https://daytonhoopla.com/hoopla-ticket-program/

05/15/2026

The Big Hoopla isn't all just fun and games. It's also about driving real economic impact in the region. And, hoo boy, March Madness has been a slam dunk for the Miami Valley.

Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/03/16/march-madness-first-four-dayton-2026.html

05/13/2026

ICYMI, somehow, the madness is growing next season: https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/5/7/media-center-ncaa-reveals-new-76-team-bracket-for-di-mens-and-womens-basketball-championships.aspx

05/07/2026

Things will be a little bigger next year... AND DAYTON IS READY!

Read on: on.ncaa.com/MMExpansion