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. Tickets for the 2026 Tournament are on sale now, and students can get $10 off single session tickets using the code STUDENT at checkout. Check back regularly for more ticket deals and promotions – but don’t wait too long to secure your spot to one of the year’s most exciting sports events.

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How to Get to Baltimore for CIAA

Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Station is a popular stop on Amtrak's busy Northeast corridor.

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Things to Do 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.

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Discover Black museums, restaurants, shops & cultural attractions in Baltimore.

Baltimore is home to a rich Black history & culture, and it’s easy to explore it all with the BoP Pass! In addition to coupons for discounted admission to Baltimore museums and special offers from local businesses, the pass highlights the many free locales in which you can deepen your knowledge of famous African American figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and the celebrities that once occupied Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District. 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 and savor the flavors of Baltimore’s Black-owned restaurants.

The pass’s search filters and GPS monitoring make it easy for you to find busineses and cultural attractions near your hotel. Every time you check in at a destination, you’ll earn points that you can redeem for exclusive prizes. Get the BoP Pass today!

Want to find more Black-owned businesses? Access our digital Black-owned business directory, which features Black-owned restaurants, stores, cultural attractions and more!

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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.