There are twelve teams invited, each representing a different athletic conference. The initial two rounds are played at regional sites on two different days hosted by participating team. The regional hosts automatically advance to the championship rounds at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Twelve teams, each representing a different athletic conference, are invited to participate in the competition. The initial two rounds take place at regional sites on two separate days hosted by the participating teams. The hosts of these regional sites automatically advance to the championship rounds held at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.