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id: 070e578c9a
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-06 17:33 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 21:34 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# UMKC basketball returns to Municipal Auditorium for home opener

UMKC men's and women's basketball played their home opener Friday night at Municipal Auditorium as the city plans to restore the venue.

Section: [Sports](/kansas-city/section/life.md) · Entities: [University of Missouri-Kansas City](/kansas-city/wiki/university-of-missouri-kansas-city.md), [Municipal Auditorium](/kansas-city/wiki/municipal-auditorium.md), [Brandon Martin](/kansas-city/wiki/brandon-martin.md)

## Coverage

- [KCTV5 (CBS)](https://www.kctv5.com/2026/11/06/umkc-basketball-returns-municipal-auditorium-city-plans-facility-upgrades/), 2026-11-06 17:33 CST: UMKC basketball returns to Municipal Auditorium as city plans facility upgrades
- [KSHB 41 (NBC)](https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/missouri/jackson-county/umkc-basketball-returns-to-historic-municipal-auditorium-city-moves-forward-with-75m-renovation), 2026-11-06 21:34 CST: UMKC basketball returns to historic Municipal Auditorium; city moves forward $75M renovation

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