![]() ![]() The successful bid was due to a partnership between MAFW and the Fort Worth Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. “We look forward to welcoming The American and its member institutions, as well as their student athletes, alumni and fans to Fort Worth and to showcasing our incredible facility and city.” “Earning the opportunity to host the American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship in addition to major NCAA wins earlier this year shows that we have quickly become a player on the national event scene,” said Matt Homan, president and general manager of Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth (MAFW), the not-for-profit operating entity of Dickies Arena. In addition to becoming the new home of the Fort Worth Stock Show rodeo performances, Dickies Arena will host the NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Round games in 2022 and the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships in 2020-2022. Scheduled to open in November 2019, Dickies Arena has been announced as the host of other national events. “We look forward to working with Matt Homan, President and General Manager of Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth, and Bob Jameson, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, and thank them for their support and vision, which will make this an extremely successful event.” Dickies Arena is a state-of-the-art facility that our student- athletes, coaches and fans, as well as a national television audience, will enjoy. “This three-year agreement will bring our Men's Championship to a vibrant, sports-minded community that embraces major events and extends wonderful hospitality to visitors. ![]() “We are delighted to partner with the city of Fort Worth and Dickies Arena for our 2020-22 Men’s Basketball Championships,” Aresco said. The format calls for four first-round games on the first day, followed by four quarterfinal matchups, two semifinal contests and the championship game. The dates of the championship will be March 12-15, 2020 March 11-14, 2021 and March 10-13, 2022.Īll 12 American Athletic Conference schools will participate in the 2019 championship. Fort Worth, TX (August 16, 2017) – American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco announced today that Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, has been selected to host the 2020-22 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championships. ![]()
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