2026 NCBBA-W NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

April 10th – 12th, 2026


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HISTORY
The National Club Basketball Association is excited to announce the 2026 National Club Basketball Association Women’s National Championship tournament will be held in Erie, PA at Hagerty Family Events Center on April 10th. On April 11th & 12th, the tournament will change locations to the Highmark Events Center. This is the 2nd year the NCBBA-W will have their semi-final games live-streamed. Eight NCBBA-W 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 4th NCBBA-W skills competition.

Hagerty Family Events Center is set to host the first round of the 2026 NCBBA-Women's National Championship on April 10th

Highmark Event Center is set to host the Semi-Finals and Championship of the 2026 NCBBA-Women's National Championship on April 11th and April 12th

Erie Sports Commission instrumental in brining the 2026 Women's Tournament to Erie, PA, Hagerty Family Event Center & Highmark Events Center

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

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

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Attendance and Travel Information

Visit Erie/Erie Sports Commission
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 and Hagerty Family 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-W 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-W National Championship:

  • Venue (April 10th) – Hagerty Family Events Center – 501 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16501
  • Venue (April 11th & 12th) – Highmark Events Center – 620 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501
  • Host Hotel – Wingate by Wyndham – 8060 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
  • Host Hotel – Hampton Inn – 8050 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
  • Hospital – UPMC Hamot – 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550

 

Sponsors
During your trip to Erie, please consider visiting some of 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-W National Championship, fans not in attendance will have the opportunity to follow along with a real time statistical game tracker.

Click HERE to follow along with the first round of games being played on Friday, April 10th. On Saturday, April 11th and Sunday April 12th, the Semi-Finals and Championship game will be live-streamed! You can watch those games on CollClubSports.TV! 

Stats
Check here for box scores for each NCBBA-W 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-W will be hosting the 4th annual NCBBA-W Skills Competition.  This competition will be held at Highmark Events Center. Contestants from around the NCBBA-W will be competing in events such as a Three Point Competition and the NCBBA Obstacle Course.

Download the 2026 NCBBA-W Skills Competition Application

Applications to compete in the skills competition must be submitted no later than April 4th.

Download the 2026 NCBBA-W Skill Competition Rules.

NCBBA-W 3-Point Contest
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Third Round
Emily Ytsen Michigan 1:48 x x
Kat Jenks VCU 46.6 35.1 27.4
Bridget Markey Boston College 2:34 x x
Elise Dieterle Cal Poly 41.6 30.7 24.1 Winner
Sarah Davis Michigan State 43.1 1:01 x
Andraia DiPisa Syracuse 1:22 x x
Jael Haynes-Lee Ohio State 44.0 1:03 x
NCBBA-W Obstacle Course
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Third Round
Kalena Thurston Cal Poly 1:02 48.3 x
Bridget Capone Boston College 1:44 x x
Nora Fairbanks-Lee Michigan 1:21 x x
Alison Kunzwiler Syracuse 53.4 42.0 39.3 Winner
Sierrah Driscoll Michigan State 1:04 40.2 48.1
Kaniya Cromartie VCU 1:23x x x
Maria Stack Ohio State 1:25 x x

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Obstacle Course: