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March Madness is coming to OKC in 2026: History of NCAA Tournament games in Oklahoma

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The men’s basketball NCAA Tournament opens Thursday and Friday in first -round sites near and far.

Paycom Center will host first -and- second -round matchups while a new downtown arena is being constructed.

Oklahoma City has hosted games in eight NCAA Tournaments .

The 1974 Midwest Regional was played at Oral Roberts’ Mabee Center .

Tulsa has hosted first -and- second -round games in seven tournaments.

Norman hosted games in 1977 , two years after the Lloyd Noble Center opened.

BOK Center is set to host again in 2028 .

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