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2024 CIAA Men's & Women's Basketball Tournament 

February 26 - March 2, 2024 | Baltimore, Maryland 

In addition to the 26 games featured in this year’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, the CIAA will again offer fan-favorite events for all ages, including Fan Fest, High School Education Day, CIAA Career Expo, Super Saturday, The 8th Annual Samaritan's Feet “Shoes of Hope” initiative, The John B. McClendon Jr. CIAA Hall of Fame Breakfast, and other exciting events. The CIAA is partnering with Visit Baltimore to offer the 3rd annual series of town halls and symposiums to include a Tech Summit House, Money Moves Financial Summit, Health & Mental Wellness Forum, and more.  

Fans can also enjoy the annual entertainment events happening during Tournament week such as the CIAA Legends of Hip Hop Party, CIAA High School and Greek Step Shows, CIAA Alumni party and others. Artist confirmed to perform include DJ Jazzy Jeff & Rakim, DJ Kool, Rare Essence, Kid Capri, Big Daddy Kane, Monie Luv, Yo Yo, Lady of Rage, Michel'le, Roxanne Shante, The Sanctified Gospel Trap Choir and More.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26  

7PM and 9PM Session 1 Games (2)C
FG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+ / TICKETMASTER

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

10AM - 9PM Session 2 Games (6)
CFG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+ / TICKETMASTER

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 

US ARMY CIAA HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION DAY
10:30AM - 2PM CIAA US Army/ROTC
Education Day
Baltimore Convention Center
Charles Street Lobby
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10AM - 9PM Session 3 Games (6)
CFG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+ / TICKETMASTER
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5PM - 11:30PM WSSU Alumni Hospitality Suite
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Maryland Ballroom D

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29

NATIONWIDE DAY AT THE CIAA
10AM - 6PM WSSU Bookstore
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Maryland Ballroom B
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10AM - 2PM Allegis CIAA Career Expo
Baltimore Convention Center
Pratt Street Lobby
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12PM & 2PM Session 4 Games (2)
Quarter Finals
CFG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+ / TICKETMASTER
ARENA CLEARED BETWEEN SESSIONS 4 & 5
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2PM - 6PM Miss CIAA Interviews
Baltimore Convention Center - Rm 342
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5PM - 12AM WSSU Alumni Hospitality Suite
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Maryland Ballroom D
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6PM & 8PM Session 5 Games (2)
Quarter Finals
CFG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+ / TICKETMASTER
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Alumni Party: Official CIAA Reunion
featuring DJ Skills & Shakim
Rams Head Live! 20 Market Place
BUY TICKETS

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

FOOD LION DAY AT THE CIAA
9AM  John B. McLendon, Jr.CIAA - Hall of Fame Breakfast
Baltimore Convention Center
Ballroom 400 Level 
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10AM - 8PM CIAA Fan Fest - Presented by Nationwide
Baltimore Convention Center - Charles Street Lobby - REGISTER TODAY 
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10AM - 9PM Vendor Village
Baltimore Convention Center
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10AM - 6PM WSSU Bookstore & Vendor Fair
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Maryland Ballroom B
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    11AM - 8PM CIAA Fan Fest CIAA
Fan Fest Presented by Nationwide
Baltimore Convention Center
Charles Street Lobby
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 11AM - 2PM Battle of the Bands
Baltimore Convention Center
Charles Street Lobby
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12PM & 2PM Session 6 Games (2)
Semi-Final Games
CFG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+TICKETMASTER
ARENA CLEARED BETWEEN SESSIONS 6 & 7
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 2PM - 6PM DJ Kool’s Big Go Go Day Party
featuring Rare Essence & More
  Rams Head Live! 20 Market Place
BUY TICKETS
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5PM - 12AM WSSU Alumni Hospitality Suite
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Homeland Ballroom
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6PM & 8PM Session 7 Games (2)
Semi-Final Games
CFG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+ / TICKETMASTER
ARENA CLEARED BETWEEN SESSIONS 6 & 7
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CIAA Greek Step Show 
6PM Doors Open- 7PM Show Starts
Presented by Wendy's
Baltimore Convention Center
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9PM - 2AM Watch the Throne
Official Young Alumni Party
  Rams Head Live! 20 Market Place
BUY TICKETS

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

8AM - 12PM Mr. & Miss CIAA 2024 Crowning
Baltimore Convention Center - Halls E-G
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         9AM - 10:30AM Legacy Planning with WSSU
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Fells Point Ballroom
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9AM - 12PM CIAA Cheer Exhibition
Baltimore Convention Center
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10AM - 2:30PM Money Moves Financial Summit
Presented by Visit Baltimore
Rita Rossi Colwell Center / 701 E Pratt Street
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10AM - 6PM WSSU Bookstore & Vendor Fair
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Maryland Ballroom B
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10AM - 8PM CIAA Fan Fest
Presented by Nationwide
Baltimore Convention Center
Charles Street Lobby
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12PM Art of Noise
Baltimore Convention Center
Charles Street Lobby
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1PM - 6PM CIAA Ultimate Day Party
featuring DJ Kid Capri
Rams Head Live! 20 Market Place
BUY TICKETS 
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1PM & 4PM Session 8 Games (2)
CIAA Championship Games
CFG Arena / 201 W Baltimore Street
Televised on ESP+ / TICKETMASTER
Trophy Presentations Immediately Following Games
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     CIAA High School Step Show
5PM Doors Open - 6PM Show Starts
Presented by Wendy’s 
 Baltimore Convention Center
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 7:30PM - 9:30PM WSSU NAA Charm City Rams 
Baltimore Alumni Chapter
CIAA Celebration - Dinner/Fundraiser
Phillips Seafood Restaurant
601 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD.
Tickets are $95 - Purchase by sending money to the Charm City Rams 
CashApp - $CharmCityRams
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 9PM - 2AM Legends of Hip Hop
Vol VI - Fat Man Scoop w/Keith Murray & Mr. Cheeks
  Rams Head Live! 20 Market Place
BUY TICKETS
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9:30PM - 2AM WSSU Alumni Championship Lounge
    Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace
Hotel - Homeland Ballroom
BUY TICKETS
WSSU Mens Basketball, CIAA 2023 Champions
WSSU Powerhouse - CIAA Cheer Exhibition 2023