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Horizon League Unveils Brackets for 2027 Basketball Championships
9/17/2026 12:00:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
INDIANAPOLIS/DAYTON – The Horizon League has unveiled the brackets for the 2027 men's and women's Horizon League Basketball Championships.
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The updated championship format brings 11 total teams – five men and six women – to the new home of the Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships, Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Miles in Noblesville, Indiana. The format also includes reseeding and a second-round bye for the top remaining teams in Noblesville, rewarding regular-season success and aiming to protect the top seeds, best positioning the League during March Madness.
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Opened in 2025, The Arena at Innovation Mile is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose venue that is home to the Noblesville Boom (Indiana Pacers NBA G League affiliate) and built for the highest level of basketball and events. Seating is approximately 3,400 fixed with flexible expansion, plus modern concourses and premium spaces. This will provide an outstanding student-athlete experience for participating teams, creating a meaningful memory of a pinnacle collegiate athletics moment.
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The men's championship will feature 11 teams in a similar format to the 2026 championship, due to the Detroit Mercy men's basketball program being ineligible for postseason play due to NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR). The championship opens with a Play-In game featuring the No. 10 seed hosting the No. 11 seed on Monday, March 1. First Round action will take place on campuses on Thursday, March 4, with the five winners advancing to Noblesville.
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The women's championship will feature all 12 teams, with six teams advancing to Noblesville. The championship begins on Wednesday, March 3, with the six best seeds hosting the First Round.
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Championship action then shifts to Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile on Sunday, March 7, with two Second Round women's basketball contests and one Second Round men's basketball contest. The three best-seeded men's and two best-seeded women's teams remaining after the first round will advance to semifinal action on Monday, March 8, in Noblesville. The 2027 men's and women's championships will culminate on Tuesday, March 9, with teams punching their tickets to the NCAA Tournament.
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The Horizon League Council has approved updated brackets for the 2027Â Horizon League Basketball Championships. The Horizon League Council is comprised of athletics directors from all 12 institutions along with our SWA Chair, FAR Chair, and a SAAC representative.
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SEASON TICKET INFO
Season tickets for the 2026-27 Wright State men's and women's basketball seasons are on sale now. After an unforgettable and historic men's basketball run last season, the road back to March Madness starts now. Join a new generation of Raiders as they build on that championship momentum and help make the Nutter Center the toughest home-court environment in the Horizon League.
Season ticket holders receive the best value, the same great seat for every home game, priority access to postseason and special events, exclusive benefits throughout the season, and the convenience of interest-free payment plans.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the WSU Athletics Ticket Office at 937-775-4934.
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The updated championship format brings 11 total teams – five men and six women – to the new home of the Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships, Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Miles in Noblesville, Indiana. The format also includes reseeding and a second-round bye for the top remaining teams in Noblesville, rewarding regular-season success and aiming to protect the top seeds, best positioning the League during March Madness.
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Opened in 2025, The Arena at Innovation Mile is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose venue that is home to the Noblesville Boom (Indiana Pacers NBA G League affiliate) and built for the highest level of basketball and events. Seating is approximately 3,400 fixed with flexible expansion, plus modern concourses and premium spaces. This will provide an outstanding student-athlete experience for participating teams, creating a meaningful memory of a pinnacle collegiate athletics moment.
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The men's championship will feature 11 teams in a similar format to the 2026 championship, due to the Detroit Mercy men's basketball program being ineligible for postseason play due to NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR). The championship opens with a Play-In game featuring the No. 10 seed hosting the No. 11 seed on Monday, March 1. First Round action will take place on campuses on Thursday, March 4, with the five winners advancing to Noblesville.
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The women's championship will feature all 12 teams, with six teams advancing to Noblesville. The championship begins on Wednesday, March 3, with the six best seeds hosting the First Round.
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Championship action then shifts to Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile on Sunday, March 7, with two Second Round women's basketball contests and one Second Round men's basketball contest. The three best-seeded men's and two best-seeded women's teams remaining after the first round will advance to semifinal action on Monday, March 8, in Noblesville. The 2027 men's and women's championships will culminate on Tuesday, March 9, with teams punching their tickets to the NCAA Tournament.
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The Horizon League Council has approved updated brackets for the 2027Â Horizon League Basketball Championships. The Horizon League Council is comprised of athletics directors from all 12 institutions along with our SWA Chair, FAR Chair, and a SAAC representative.
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SEASON TICKET INFO
Season tickets for the 2026-27 Wright State men's and women's basketball seasons are on sale now. After an unforgettable and historic men's basketball run last season, the road back to March Madness starts now. Join a new generation of Raiders as they build on that championship momentum and help make the Nutter Center the toughest home-court environment in the Horizon League.
Season ticket holders receive the best value, the same great seat for every home game, priority access to postseason and special events, exclusive benefits throughout the season, and the convenience of interest-free payment plans.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the WSU Athletics Ticket Office at 937-775-4934.
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