DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines will host first and second-round games of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in 2016.

The NCAA announced Monday that Iowa’s capital city will be among eight sites to host early-round games next season.

Landing such a prestigious event is a major coup for Des Moines, which has hoped to host the NCAA tournament ever since Wells Fargo Arena opened in 2005.

The arena hosted the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — which included legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt’s last game — and the NCAA wrestling championships in 2013.

Iowa State will serve as the tournament host, so the Cyclones can’t play in Des Moines in 2016.