Site Selection Bids Process
The NCAA championship site selection and bidding process provides member institutions, conferences and prospective host organizations opportunities to host NCAA championship events.
Explore available bidding opportunities, access the appropriate championship bid protal and review bid specifications, resources and timelines to help guide the process.
Championship Bid Portals
The NCAA currently maintains two bid portals for different championship bidding processes. Select the appropriate portal below based on the championship opportunity or exiting bid you are managing.
Access preliminary-round bids for the current championship year and information related to previously awarded championship final sites.
Explore bidding opportunities and submit bids for the NCAA championship included in the 2028-31 site selection process.
Need help with the Host Bid Management System? Access the Resource Center.
Championship Bid Specifications
Review the general and sport-specific bid specifications to understand the requirements, expectations and responsibilities associated with hosting an NCAA championship.
Sport-Specific Bid Specifications
Select a sport below to review championship-specific bid requirements, executive summaries and available presentations.
National Collegiate Women’s
Division I
- Not available for bid
Division II
- Not available for bid
Division III
Division I Men’s (Preliminary Rounds)
Division I Women’s
Division II Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s
Division III Women’s
2028–31 Bowling Bid Specifications Presentation
National Collegiate Women’s
National Collegiate Women’s Regionals
- Not available for bid
2028–31 Cross Country Bid Specifications Presentation
Division I Men’s and Women’s
Division II Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s and Women’s
2028–31 Fencing Bid Specifications Presentation
National Collegiate Men’s and Women’s
2028–31 Gymnastics Bid Specifications Presentation
National Collegiate Men’s
National Collegiate Women’s
2028–31 Women’s Ice Hockey Bid Specifications Presentation
Division I Men’s
Division II Men’s
Division III Women’s
National Collegiate Women’s
2028–31 Men’s Lacrosse Bid Specifications Presentation
2028–31 Women’s Lacrosse Bid Specifications Presentation
Division I/II/III Men’s
Division I Men’s Quarterfinal
Division I/II/III Women’s
Division II/III Women’s
Division I Women’s
Division II Women’s
Division III Women’s
Division I/II/III
2028–31 Rifle Bid Specifications Presentation
National Collegiate Men’s and Women’s
National Collegiate Men’s and Women’s
2028–31 Soccer Bid Specifications Presentation
Division I Men’s
Division I Women’s
Division II Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s
Division III Women’s
Division I
- Not available for bid
Division II
Division III
National Collegiate Women’s
2028–31 Swimming & Diving Bid Specifications Presentation
Division I Men’s
Division I Women’s
Division II Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s and Women’s
Division I Men’s and Women’s
Division II Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s and Women’s
2028–31 Track & Field Bid Specifications Presentation
Division I Men’s and Women’s
Division II Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s and Women’s
2028–31 Track & Field Bid Specifications Presentation
Division I Men’s and Women’s
Division I Men’s and Women’s First Rounds
Division II Men’s and Women’s
Division III Men’s and Women’s
2028–31 Men’s Volleyball Bid Specifications Presentation
2028–31 Women’s Volleyball Bid Specifications Presentation
National Collegiate Men’s
Division III Men’s
Division I Women’s
Division I Women’s
Division III Women’s
National Collegiate Beach
- Not available for bid
National Collegiate Men’s
National Collegiate Women’s
Bid Resources and Training
Access training materials, instructional resources and important dates to help prepare and submit NCAA championship bids through the NCAA Host Bid Management System.
Bid Portal Opens: Nov. 9, 2026
Bid Portal Closes: Jan. 19, 2027
Host/Sites Announced: Second Quarter of 2027