Pep Rallies
Men’s Pep Rally: Wednesday, March 10th 4:00PM
Women’s Pep Rally: Thursday, March 11th 3:40PM
Join Larry Reece, the OSU Pep Band and Spirit Squad on the KC Live! stage for a pep rally prior to the first game each for the Cowboys and Cowgirls.
The stage is located directly across from the Sprint Center, in the Power & Light District. The stage is just a short walk from the Municipal Auditorium, where the women's games will be played.
Daily Cowgirl Sendoff
Location: East street level entrance at Municipal Auditorium (on Wyandotte between 13th and 14th streets).
We encourage all fans to come out and greet the Cowgirls as they arrive at the arena for each game. The team will arrive approximately 90 minutes prior to tip-off.
Unfortunately, the arrival location for the men’s team is not conducive for a fan welcome, as the team and staff will unload in an area restricted to those with arena credentials.
The Ultimate Big 12 Fan Experience
Wednesday, March 10, 3PM – 7PM
Thursday, March 11, 2PM – 7PM
Friday, March 12, 2PM – 8PM
Saturday, March 13, 10AM – 5PM
Bring your game face to Big 12 GameDay presented by Phillips 66! Big 12 GameDay is an interactive experience with attractions open to all fans. Scheduled interactives include the 3 Point Shootout, Free Throw Challenge, Hot Shot Challenge, Obstacle Course, Pop a Shot, and the opportunity to sit in front of the camera at the Big 12 TV Experience.
Other attractions include the History of the Big 12 Mascots, interviews, autograph opportunities with Big 12 legends and celebrity athletes, and promotional give-aways from several Big 12 Corporate Partners.
Big 12 GameDay presented by Phillips 66 will be located just outside the Sprint Center on Grand Street.
Power & Light District
KC Live!, located directly across the street from the Sprint Center, in the heart of The KC Power and Light District, is the Midwest's premier dining and entertainment destination. Featuring world-class restaurants, taverns and night spots KC Live! is where Kansas City goes to play.
There are venues for every fan, including McFadden's Saloon, Tengo Sed Cantina, Maker's Mark Restaurant, Angels Rock Bar, Mosaic Lounge, Shark Bar, PBR Big Sky Cowboy Bar, Johnny's Tavern and Howl at the Moon piano bar. Click HERE for an interactive map.
In addition, the following free events are planned for basketball fans on the KC Live! stage:
- Wednesday, March 10, after the games: The Zeros; Must be 21 or older
- Thursday, March 11, after the games: Trampled Under Foot; Must be 21 or older
- Friday, March 12, at 4 p.m.: Country star Colt Ford
- Friday, March 12, after the games: Pomeroy; Must be 21 or older
- Saturday, March 13, late night: DJ performance; Must be 21 or older
Party Headquarters
The entire Power & Light District is our unofficial headquarters, but we encourage all fans to head straight to McFadden’s Saloon. Featuring lots of HD plasma TV’s, good food and drinks and a great sports bar atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to meet up with your friends to catch up on the day’s games.
McFadden's has an entrance on Grand Street that you will see as you walk out the main entrance of the Sprint Center, or you can enter via the Power & Light District gates. McFadden's will be ready for the gameday crowd, with two bars inside and several satellite bars in the courtyard. A huge TV screen in the courtyard will be showing all of the Big 12 action.
Watch 16 Teams Practice for Free
On Tuesday, March 9, seeds 5-12 of the Men’s Championship will hold practice sessions at Sprint Center. This event is free and open to the public. The arena will open at 10:45 a.m. with practices running from noon to 5:55 p.m.
Guests must visit the Sprint Center Box Office at 14th & Grand to obtain a complimentary ticket for entry.
On Wednesday, March 10, seeds 5-12 of the Women’s Championship will hold open practice sessions at Municipal Auditorium. Practices will run from noon to 6 p.m.
Getting Around Kansas City
MAX Bus Rapid Transit service provides fast, frequent service to downtown Kansas City. There are stops for Municipal Auditorium (Convention Center, 13th St. and Wyandotte St.) and Sprint Center (Arena, 12th St. and Grand Blvd.). The Max runs 7 days a week, 5:30 a.m. to midnight and arrives every 10-15 minutes. Cost is $1.50 per ride. A day pass costs $3, and can be purchased on the bus.
On March 10-13, MAX will offer more frequent service for the Big 12 Basketball Championships in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Please click HERE for details. The additional service will travel between the Country Club Plaza and the 3rd & Grand Park-and-Ride.
If you plan to drive to the arenas on gameday, a parking map can be found by clicking HERE.
