 2026 CIAA Tournament Volunteer Opportunities Still Available!
Love college basketball? Love volunteering? Then you have what it takes to help us!
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation's oldest historically Black athletic conference, in partnership with Visit Baltimore, is hosting its tournament Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Saturday, February 28, 2026, at CFG Bank Arena and the Baltimore Convention Center. That means we need you to help welcome athletes, coaches, families, and alumni from all up and down the East Coast at games, education sessions, special events, info booths, and welcome programs at our hotels, airport, and train station.
Volunteer Positions: Hotel Information Desk Staff
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Volunteer Swag: Volunteers will receive swag (hoodie, t-shirt and cap)!
Select your Volunteer Slot by registering here: https://volunteerciaa2026.my-trs.com/
If you have any questions, email us at ciaavolunteers@baltimore.org
Score 2026 CIAA Tournament Tickets for $50!
Don't miss out on the action! Purchase single session tickets and weekend passes before they sell out! Now through Saturday, February 28th, Central Maryland residents can get $50 tickets to the semi-final games on Friday, February 27th and the championship on Saturday, February 28th when you enter your zip code at checkout.
To purchase tickets, click here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/food-lion-ciaa-mens-and-womens-tickets/artist/1952328
2026 CIAA Tournament Youth Sports Clinic hosted by
Visit Baltimore’s Local Organizing Committee
Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness Center
201 Reedbird Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225
2026 CIAA Tournament's Youth Sports Clinic returns to Baltimore for student athletes. Students are welcomed with a healthy breakfast, and then escorted to orientation to learn about opportunities and discuss longevity in collegiate sports and the sports industry, from CIAA leadership and some local and national sports legends. After orientation, a team of local coaches and trainers work with the students on their physical sports development and soft skills through a series of workshops.
The 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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2026 CIAA Tournament Health and Mental Wellness Forum hosted by Visit Baltimore’s Local Organizing Committee
Thursday, February 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rita Rossi Colwell Center
701 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
The Health and Wellness Summit is a series of panel discussions focused on mental health and health disparities within the African American community. Tapping some of our local athletes and medical professionals to lend their expertise, helps the panels delve into a variety of topics that affect our student athletes and our community, like mental health, COVID-19, nutrition, diabetes, etc.
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2026 CIAA Tournament Tech Summit House hosted by
Visit Baltimore’s Local Organizing Committee
Friday, February 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Rita Rossi Colwell Center
701 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
The Tech Summit House has become a staple at CIAA Tournament Week.
Attracting some of tech’s brightest minds from the African American Community, our panel discussions foster conversations around growing ecosystems, career opportunities, digital equity and upcoming innovations. Our Summit has showcased exhibitions by Google, Dell, plus local emerging tech companies. This event convenes tech creatives and celebrates tech, music & culture.
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2026 CIAA Tournament Money Moves Financial Summit hosted by
Visit Baltimore’s Local Organizing Committee
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rita Rossi Colwell Center
701 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Parking is available in Pier V Garage, 711 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
The Money Moves Financial Summit will be transformative to many as we give small businesses the knowledge to help grow their business and supply them with practical tools for sustainability in this ever-changing economy.
Key business leaders, policymakers, and serial entrepreneurs will provide actionable insights and foster discussions on the issues that matter most to our business community. 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.
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