AAC Basketball Tournaments: Birmingham & Tampa Host
Get ready for a slam dunk! The AAC basketball tournaments are relocating,with Birmingham,Alabama,and Tampa,Florida,set to host the postseason action. Legacy Arena in Birmingham will be the site for 2026, while the Yuengling Center in Tampa will take center stage in 2027 and 2028.This shift from Fort Worth, Texas, marks a new era for the conference, promising exciting matchups and a fresh atmosphere for both men’s and women’s basketball.AAC athletic directors approved of the new cities, which also considered Memphis and Wichita. News Directory 3 confirms the importance of this move, given the rich sporting heritage these cities boast. Discover what’s next for the AAC tournaments as these cities prepare to host unforgettable experiences?
AAC Basketball Tournaments Move to Alabama and Florida
Updated May 30, 2025
The American Athletic Conference (AAC) is changing venues for its postseason basketball tournaments. After five years in texas, the AAC men’s and women’s tournaments are heading to new locations.
Next year’s tournaments will be played at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2027 and 2028, the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, will serve as host.
AAC athletic directors gave their approval to the new venues,marking the first time these cities will host the league tournaments.Memphis, Tennessee, and Wichita, Kansas, were also considered as finalists.
The basketball tournaments had been held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth,Texas,for the past five seasons. The venue was also scheduled to host the 2020 AAC men’s tournament before its cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“we are thrilled to bring our basketball championships to birmingham and Tampa,” AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti said. “Our top priority when we began this bid process was to deliver the best possible experience for our student-athletes. the ability of Birmingham and tampa to accommodate both championships and the year-round support that we will receive from their respective local committees will help to make these events an unforgettable experience for our players and fans.”
What’s next
The AAC looks forward to successful basketball tournaments in Birmingham and Tampa, aiming to provide memorable experiences for student-athletes and fans alike.