March 21st - 23rd, 2025 | Atlanta, Georgia

2025 HBCU Championships

Where legacy and the future intersect

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Welcome to the next era of college basketball competition

Between March 21st - 23rd, 2025 8 top HBCU teams — 4 men's and 4 women's — from NCAA Division I, Division II, and NAIA conference compete in an exclusive single elimination post season invitational tournament for national recognition, while celebrating the rich legacy of HBCU excellence.

The HBCU Championships is more than a sporting event — it’s a movement. A movement that honors the past, celebrates the present, and inspires the future. It is an invitation to embrace the brilliance of HBCUs and to champion their continued impact on education, culture, and society.

The HBCU Championships will be the epicenter for athletic exposure, business growth, and endless opportunities for student success.  

HBCUs are imperative to the minority community's ecosystem. As an Atlantan, providing life-changing opportunities to the minority - let alone HBCUs - should be at the core of our city's progressive agenda.

Andre Dickens

Mayor of Atlanta

Three incredible days of live sports, entertainment and social experiences

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

March 21st, 2025

Road to the HBCU Championships:

Welcome to the HBCU Championship Series, where four men’s and women’s basketball programs embark on a journey to claim their place in HBCU basketball history.

Road to the HBCU Championships

March 22nd, 2025

HBCU Basketball Championships Games:

History will be made through the heat of competition as both men’s and women’s programs clash to be crowned HBCU Basketball Champions.

Community Fan Fest

HBCU Basketball Championships Games

March 23rd, 2025

HBCU Battle of the Bands:

Rhythm and blues, a night that showcases the true representation of HBCU Culture.

HBCU Battle of the Bands

Basketball has always been a powerful medium for storytelling and connection. Through this championship, we aim to shine a light on the rich heritage of HBCUs while fostering economic and cultural growth within these communities. Each event will be infused with music, art, and traditions that define HBCU culture, ensuring fans, alumni, and partners experience the magic and pride of these historic institutions.

Basketball location
Georgia State Convocation Center
455 Capitol Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Battle of the Bands
Georgia State Center Parc Stadium
755 Hank Aaron Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

Rick Mahorn

As an HBCU Alum, The HBCU Championships is what we all have been waiting for - to RECOGNIZE our athletes, our schools, and our culture at the highest level.

There is no other city that can accommodate an event of this magnitude. I am eager to see the positive impact that this event brings to schools, businesses, the city, and HBCUs across the country.

NBA CHampion + HBCU Alum

Sponsor • Partner • Present • Nominate • Activate

The HBCU Championships is a sports media platform that taps into the distinctive power and cultural impact of HBCU athletics.

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