National Championship

  April 10th – 12th, 2026

The National Club Basketball Association is excited to announce the 2026 National Club Basketball Men’s National Championship tournament will be headed back to the Keystone State and to the newly renovated Highmark Events Center in Erie, Pennsylvania for the fifth straight season.  Eight NCBBA-Men’s teams will advance to the National Championship tournament, which is set to take place Friday, April 10th through Sunday, April 12th. The event will be a single elimination, three-day tournament that will ultimately determine the 2026 National Champion.  On Saturday (April 11th) we will be hosting the 10th annual NCBBA Skills Competition.

Highmark Events Center is set to host the 2026 NCBBA-Men's National Championship

Erie Sports Commission instrumental in brining the 2026 Men's Tournament to Erie, PA and Highmark Events Center

The Wingate by Wyndham is one of the Host Hotels for all 2026 NCBBA-Men's National Championship Teams

The Hampton Inn is one of the Host Hotels for all 2026 NCBBA-Men's National Championship Teams

Attendance and Travel Information

Erie Sports Commission & Visit Erie
For more information about Erie and the surrounding area and attractions, check out the official tourism sites of Visit Erie and the Erie Sports Commission.

 

Airport
If your trip to the NCBBA National Championship requires you to fly, Erie International Airport (ERI) is just 15 minutes from Highmark Event Center.  Visit ErieAirport.org for more details.  Alternate options are Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) both of which are around a 2 hour drive to Erie.

 

Lodging
The NCBBA has partnered with the Erie Sports Commission to provide discounted host hotel options for the teams and fans alike.  The NCBBA-M is thrilled to announce they have partnered with the Wingate by Wyndham and Hampton Inn to serve as the official host hotels for the 2026 NCBBA-M National Championship Tournament.  All qualifying  teams will be REQUIRED to stay at one of the host hotel properties.

 

Directions
Plug these addresses into your GPS to help you navigate around Erie during your visit to the NCBBA National Championship:

  • Highmark Events Center – 620 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501
  • Host Hotel – Wingate by Wyndham – 8060 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
  • Host HotelHampton Inn – 8050 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
  • UPMC Hamot – 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550

 

Sponsors
During your trip to Erie, please consider visiting our local sponsor who have helped to make this a memorable experience for the participants and fans:

  • Moe’s – Official catering sponsor of the 2026 National Championship Tournament
    • All teams will receive exclusive offers and discounts

 

Tickets
All fans interested in attending the 2026 NCBBA National Championship will need to purchase online tickets prior to arrival.  No worries, we still offer day passes and full tournament passes through the online ticketing platform.  Should you arrive at the entry gate without an online ticket, you will be directed to this very online ticketing platform as there will be no on site ticket sales.  These new procedures should help with expediting entry into the complex for all spectators.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

 

Game Day Program
Download a copy of the Official NCBBA National Championship Tournament Program for FREE here.

 

Continue to check back, more information will be added as it becomes available. We look forward to seeing you at the NCBBA National Championship!

 

Follow Live!

During the NCBBA National Championship, fans not in attendance will have the opportunity to listen to a live play by play broadcast simulcast with live video of all the tournament games over the internet.

 

LIVE Play by Play
Follow the LIVE Play by Play / Video simulcast of the NCBBA National Championship Tournament presented by Rawlings Sporting Goods on CollClubSports.TV.

 

Stats
Check here for box scores for each NCBBA-M National Championship Game.

Game 1: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 2: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 3: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 4: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 5: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 6: BOX SCORE HERE

National Championship: BOX SCORE HERE

 

Skills/All Star Competition

On Saturday April 11th, beginning at 9am EST, the NCBBA will be hosting the 10th annual NCBBA Skills Competition.  Contestants from around the NCBBA will be competing in events such as a Three Point Competition, the NCBBA Obstacle Course, and a Slam Dunk Competition.

NCBBA 3-Point Shooting Competition
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Champ Round
Deshawn Herold Cal State Northridge x x x
Tyler Schultz Florida 57.2 46.2 23.1 Winner
Ryan Dear Boston College 58.1 x x
Jack Scott James Madison 53.6 x x
Evan Dugger Ohio State x x x
Anthony Rybarczyk Syracuse 30.4 53.6 x
Alex Rike UCLA 39.0 1.00 x
Francis Koblish Boston University 46.9 51.0 41.8
NCBBA Obstacle Course
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Champ Round
Damon Fitzpatrick Boston University 39.8 41.3 x
Max Jacobs Florida x x x
Oz Elad Syracuse 37.2 36.3 43.2
Ryan Stewart Boston College 40.1 39.1 30.0 Winner
Grant Boydell UCLA 50.0 x x
Josh Pineiro Ohio State x x x
Peter Iba Cal State Northridge x x x
Dhylan Henry James Madison 50.0 x x
NCBBA Slam Dunk Challenge
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Champ Round
Deon Milller Ohio State x x x
Jordan Hougeban UCLA 23 x 27 Winner
Gargey Suryadevara Boston University 23 x 20
Michael Azigne Cal State Northridge x x x
Jalen Edwards UCLA x x x
Noah Volel Florida x x x
Will Doyle Boston College 24 x 26
Kazembe Okeira-Anglin Syracuse x x x
3 Point:
Obstacle Course:

Dunk: