The 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament returns to Baltimore February 24–28 at CFG Bank Arena. Celebrated as #FebruaryIsCIAA, the dynamic sports and HBCU culture extravaganza features 22 men’s and women’s championship matchups.

Beyond the on-court action, tournament week includes a full slate of signature events such as Fan Fest, the Career Expo, Education Day, Step Shows, A-List Performances, CIAA Parties, the John B. McClendon Jr. CIAA Hall of Fame Breakfast, community service initiatives, and a series of town halls and symposiums focused on education, health, financial wellness, and innovation.

Teams playing include: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University.

To purchase tickets and get the latest information, visit CIAATournament.org.

Feb 24, 2026, 10:00am to
Feb 28, 2026, 11:59pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)