MAX gets fans to Big 12 basketball tournament

(Kansas City, Mo. – March 7, 2017) The Big 12 Basketball Championship is in Kansas City this week, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) offers the no-parking transit option to get fans to the games fast and conveniently.

On March 8-11, Main St. MAX will offer frequent service throughout the tournament to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City, Mo.

Three fare options are available: RideKC fare is $1.50 per ride. An all-day pass costs $3, and can be purchased on the bus. Three-Day Visitor Passes are available for $10 at KCATA offices, 1200 E. 18th Street.

Please see the map below for stops.

Main St. MAX service to Sprint Center: Northbound buses from The Plaza/Waldo to 3rd & Grand will stop at the Arena station at 12th & Grand.  Southbound buses from 3rd & Grand will stop at the 11th at Grand station. The Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship will be held at Sprint Center, 1407 Grand.

• Wednesday, March 8: MAX will operate every 10 minutes in the afternoon rush hour, and every 15 minutes at night.
• Thursday, March 9: MAX will operate every 10 minutes during the midday and afternoon rush hour, and every 15 minutes at night.
• Friday, March 10: MAX will operate every 10 minutes in the afternoon rush hour, and every 15 minutes at night.
• Saturday, March 11: During the day MAX will provide service every 15 minutes, and every 15 to 30 minutes at night.

For further information, visit us online at www.ridekc.org or call the Regional Call Center at (816) 221-0660 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.