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Big event · March 16, 2027

March Madness First Four — Dayton 2027 hotel guide

UD Arena · Dayton, OH

Dayton opens the tournament with the First Four at UD Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16-17, 2027, two days after Selection Sunday (March 14), so it is a midweek two-night trip. Wichita shares the opening round this year. Book refundable first. A cancellable rate lets you drop the room if the bracket, the schedule or your plans change, and rebook if a better rate shows up.

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The money play

Three moves, in order

1
Book refundable first

Booking for March Madness First Four — Dayton? Hold a free-cancellation rate in Dayton first, because it keeps your options open while tickets and plans settle. Note the cutoff date on the rate. Up to that date you can drop the room without a fee.

2
Re-check as the date closes in

Cancellation windows on other fans' bookings close in waves, so rooms reopen days before the event. Holding a refundable rate means every re-check can only save you money.

3
Cancel free or cash in

Plans change, matchups shift, tickets fall through. A refundable room is an option, not a commitment. Keep the best price you find and drop the rest.

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