ANNAPOLIS, Md. – For the fourth year running, the MIAA Basketball Championships will return to UMBC’s Chesapeake Employer’s Insurance Arena on Sunday, February 22nd, in Baltimore Maryland.

 

The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) has continued its five-year partnership with game day operator, Legendary Sports Group, to produce the triple-header event featuring the A, B and C Conference championship games.

 

Tickets to attend the event will be available for pre-sale on January 26th and will grant access to all three championship conference games that day.

 

Championship Schedule

C Conference: 1:00PM

B Conference: 3:00PM

A Conference: 5:00PM

 

Students, families and sports fans witnessed last year’s champions crowned at CEI, with Our Lady of Mount Carmel taking the 2025 A title, Severn School in the B Conference, and Saints Peter & Paul in the C Conference.

 

“CEI Arena continues to be a fantastic event partner for us, proving us first class service and facilities,”  said Dave Cottle of Legendary Sports Group. “Having the right venue and the support of our key partners like Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis, The Town of Ocean City, Toyota, and CFG Bank allows us to deliver another fantastic day of basketball for both athletes and fans.

 

In addition to General Admission and Student-discounted tickets with valid Student ID, a limited number of Courtside Seats will be available, inches from the action, including a reserved chair along the sideline and endline. These VIP seats sold out quickly last season and fans are encouraged to purchase early.

 

Ticket Options – Each ticket grants access to all three games.

General Admission - $20

Student Ticket - $15

Courtside Seat - $75

 

“The MIAA is excited to return to Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena,” added MIAA Executive Director, Paul Bernstorf. “Athletes, friends and communities will come together to celebrate great seasons and compete for MIAA championships at this awesome venue. It will be a spectacular day of basketball for all who attend.”

 

All three championship games will be livestreamed on YouTube, MIAAChampionships.com and ForTheFan Network. Legendary Sports Group will produce the A & B Conference Finals, while Red Dog Agency will stream the C Conference Championship; all to be available via MIAAChampionships.com.

 

“We welcome back the MIAA Basketball Championships for a packed day of exciting games. Chesapeake Arena is excited to play a role in amplifying this event for the athletes and the fans in the stands,” said Tiffany Sun, General Manager for Oak View Group at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.

 

Visit www.miaachampionships.com/basketball for the latest event information and to purchase tickets, available January 26th with General Admission, Student, and Courtside VIP tickets available until sellout. For group ticket opportunities, or to sponsor the event, please email Lisa Lowman with Legendary Sports Group at lisa@ljlowman.com.

 

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ABOUT MIAA

The MIAA is an independent organization comprised of 30 private high schools located in and around the

Baltimore Metro area. Founded in 1994, MIAA schools have a combined enrollment in excess of 17,000 students.

More than 60% of these students participate in at least one of 17 MIAA sanctioned Sports. In addition, more than

97% of all graduates from MIAA schools go on to college, including many who enroll in some of our nation’s most

prestigious universities. MIAA Schools are located in eight Maryland counties and Baltimore City.

 

ABOUT CHESAPEAKE EMPLOYERS INSURANCE ARENA
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The 5,000-seat arena is the home to the UMBC Retriever Men’s and Women’s basketball teams and Women’s volleyball. The multi-purpose venue is managed by Oak View Group and hosts a variety of events including concerts, commencements, family shows, community events, consumer shows, featured speakers, and banquets.