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2026 NCBBA-W NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
April 10th – 12th, 2026
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.
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.
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 |
3 Point:
Obstacle Course:
THE 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPION BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES ARE #1
Boston College is the new #1 receiving all 8 first place votes after winning the 2026 National Championship.
Runner up, Ohio State, at #2, Michigan State at #3, Sacred Heart at #4, and Michigan moves to #5 round out the top 5.
Check out the NCBBA-W Tytan Athletics 25-26 Final Top 15 Poll to see how the other 10 ranked teams.
The next item to be released is All-Americans in May. The next poll released will be the 26-27 Preseason poll in October.
2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PICTURES AVAILABLE
If you are interested in checking out the pictures taken from the 2026 National Championship, please click here!
26-27 NEW TEAM
The NCBBA is excited to announce that Marist College is the 2nd official new team to join the NCBBA-W division for the 2026-2027 season. Welcome Red Foxes.
BOSTON COLLEGE WINS THRID NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP; HALLIGAN MVP
The #4 Boston College Eagles are your 2026 National Champions! They earn their third title in program history. They defeat a tough Ohio State team by a score of 60-49. Katie Halligan wins MVP honors. She averaged 17ppg, shot 56% from the field, 9rpg, 2asts.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IS SET!
In game 5 today, #6 Ohio State takes down #7 Sacred Heart by a score of 67-37. Ohio State entered the tournament as an At-Large Bid from the Great Lakes Region. They won the Great Lakes South Regular Season Conference Title. At 8-0 in conference and 22-2 overall, they move into the National Championship title game.
In game 6, #3 Boston College gets a major win over the 2025 defending National Champions and the #8 seed in Michigan State. They get the win by a score of 52-38. Boston College enters the tournament as the New England East Regular Season Conference Champions. They finished with a 13-1 conference record and 16-1 overall. They make their way back to National Championship title game since winning in 2024.
The stage is set. It all ends tomorrow at starting at 10am at the Highmark Events Center!
DAY 1 HAS CONCLUDED; FINAL 4 IS SET
Day 1 has come to an end. In game 1, #4 Boston College defeats #5 Michigan by a score of 59-57. #4 Michigan State moves on to face #8 Michigan State tomorrow at 5:00pm to see who will play for the 2026 National Championship game tomorrow at 10am.
In game 2, #6 Ohio State takes down #3 VCU team by a score of 66-44.
In game 3, #7 Sacred Heart takes down #2 Syracuse by a score of 70-45. #7 Sacred Heart moves on to play #6 Ohio State tomorrow at 12:00pm. The winner will play in the National Championship game Sunday at 10am.
In game 4, #8 Michigan State defeats #1 Cal Poly by a score of 57-44. They will play #4 Boston College tomorrow at 5:00pm to see who will play for the 2026 National Championship on Sunday.
SYRACUSE IS THE NEW #1 TEAM IN THE COUNTRY
Syracuse moves to #1 receiving all 8 first place votes after going undefeated and winning the North Atlantic Regional Tournament.
Cal Poly at #2, VCU at #3, Boston College at #4, and Iowa moves to #5 round out the top 5.
Check out the NCBBA-W Tytan Athletics Week 23 Top 15 Poll to see how the other 10 ranked teams.
Stay tuned… The the final poll of the 25-26 season will be released on April 16th. This comes after the National Championship Tournament has concluded.
LET THE BRACKETOLOGY BEGIN!
The Official NCBBA-Women’s National Championship Bracket has been released! Who is going to take home the National Championship in 2026? Download your copy and let the BRACKETOLOGY begin!