Get ready for five days of nonstop basketball action in downtown Asheville during the 2026 Ingles Southern Conference (SoCon) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, happening March 5–9, 2026, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville. This exciting tournament brings together the SoCon’s top men’s and women’s teams, all battling it out for a chance to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
The energy kicks off on Thursday, March 5, with four Women’s First Round games. Friday features the Women’s Semifinals and Men’s First Round, followed by the Men’s Quarterfinals on Saturday. On Sunday, champions will be crowned in the Women’s Championship while the Men’s Semifinals heat up the court. The tournament wraps up on Monday, March 9, with the Men’s Championship game tipping off at 7:00 pm.
Spend your days cheering in the heart of downtown and your evenings relaxing in the peaceful mountain setting of Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds, the perfect way to balance big-game excitement with a cozy Blue Ridge getaway.