Kansas has signed a five-year contract for the Jayhawks to participate in the Players Era Festival, securing the program’s place in the event through the 2030-31 season.
The agreement comes as the Players Era Festival prepares to expand its format to 24 teams, with the field divided across two tournaments. The move adds one of college basketball’s most prominent programs to the event’s long-term plans.
Kansas’ participation gives the Jayhawks another high-profile nonconference platform as the festival continues to grow. The expanded structure is expected to feature a broader national field while maintaining a tournament-style setting for participating teams.