CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
Join us Feb. 24 – Mar. 1, 2026 & in 2027-2029!
Baltimore’s prime location on the East Coast is easy to get to via train, plane or car, and once you’re here there’s plenty to do all within walking distance of the CIAA Tournament and events.
Things to do in Baltimore during CIAA
Whether you’re traveling from another state, or coming in from the suburbs, we’re thrilled to welcome you to Baltimore. We’re a vibrant, diverse city with a rich history and creative culture, and one-of-a-kind experiences lie around every corner.
While you’re here, check out some award-winning restaurants, explore our famous monuments and museums, and discover more than 250 neighborhoods. Use our BoP Pass to get access to exclusive deals and offers from Baltimore’s Black-owned businesses and cultural institutions.
Support a local business, MESS in a Bottle, by purchasing an exclusive CIAA t-shirt design, created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the women’s tournament in 2025.
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Discover Black museums, restaurants, shops & cultural attractions in Baltimore.
Access the BoP Pass for exclusive deals and discounts at some of Baltimore’s Black-owned businesses and attractions. Explore cultural institutions and landmarks like the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, the Frederick Douglass-Issac Myers Maritime Park Museum, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.
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Dining
Black-owned restaurants and late-night spots to enjoy while you're in town.
Join Visit Baltimore and Downtown Partnership on a Black-owned restaurant tour during CIAA! Try a new spot every day and take in all the flavors of Charm City.
Need a late-night snack? The following restaurants will stay open until midnight:
- CHX
- Blk Swan
- Jerk At Nite
- Proper Cuisine
- Bar Vegan
Plus, several area hotels are extending their dining services during the tournament:
Key Points of Interest
Map your itinerary around Baltimore and see how close your hotel is to the action!
Community Events
Join us for this series of free community events during the CIAA Tournament to learn more about topics like physical and mental health, technology and finance.
Health and Mental Wellness Summit
The Health and Mental Wellness Summit offers a series of panel discussions focused on mental health and health disparities within the African American community featuring some of our local athletes and medical professionals to lend their expertise on a variety of topics that affect our student athletes and our community such as mental health, nutrition, diabetes and more.
Tech Summit House
Attracting some of tech’s brightest minds from the African American community, the Tech Summit House offers panel discussions to foster conversations around growing ecosystems, career opportunities, digital equity and upcoming innovations. This summit has showcased exhibitions by Google, Dell, and local emerging tech companies.
Money Moves: Financial Summit
The Money Moves Financial Summit is transformative to many, giving small businesses the knowledge to help grow their business and supply them with practical tools for sustainability in this ever-changing economy. Collaborating with corporate, local business leaders and real estate groups, panel discussions will highlight all of the business and economic opportunities within the Baltimore sector and give tools to help small businesses flourish.
Youth Sports Clinic
Student athletes will discuss longevity in collegiate sports and the sports industry from CIAA leadership and local and national sports legends and work with a team of local coaches and trainers on their physical sports development and soft skills through a series of workshops. The Youth Sports Clinic offers a holistic approach to athletic development, so special guest speakers also touch on topics like mental health and wellness. The day is filled with fun, work and education to help develop a well-rounded athlete.
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