KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association is teaming up with Johnny’s Tavern in Kansas City’s Power & Light District to tip off the 2024 MIAA Basketball Championships.

MIAA Pep Rally
Wednesday, March 6, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Johnny’s Tavern – 1310 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Mo.

The 2024 MIAA Basketball Championships, presented by Southern Bank, begin Wednesday, March 6 in Kansas City’s historic Municipal Auditorium. Just four blocks from the front doors to Municipal Auditorium is Johnny’s Tavern, the official sports bar of the MIAA.

Johnny’s and the MIAA are hosting the first-ever MIAA Pep Rally on opening day of the 2024 tournament. Following the women’s afternoon session and before the men’s evening session on March 6, MIAA fans are encouraged to visit downtown Kansas City’s best sports bar.

MIAA fans can show their ticket(s) for either session on March 6 to receive a FREE beer and raffle ticket. The pep rally’s raffle will begin at 5:15 p.m. MIAA fans will have the chance to win conference swag, free items from Johnny’s Tavern, and much more. 

Following the raffle, fans can take the short 0.3 mile walk back to Municipal Auditorum just in time for tip off of the men's evening session, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. 

To view the official schedule of the 2024 MIAA Basketball Championships and find more information about the tournament, visit TheMIAA.com/MIAAMadness.