2026 Barbasol Horizon League Men's & Women's Basketball Championships

Overview

The 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships will begin with early-round games on campus on March 2 and 4, before shifting to the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center for second round, semifinal, and championship play at the Corteva Coliseum from March 8–10.

Anthem School Day returns for the fourth consecutive year, welcoming upwards of 3,000 local elementary school students to participate in game-day activities focused on STEM education and health and wellness. The experience will conclude with attendance at the women’s championship game on Tuesday, March 10, at noon.

The fifth annual KeyBank International Women’s Day Celebration will take place Tuesday, March 10, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The event will feature a dynamic panel of women leaders, including NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball JoAn Scott, Bloombase Founder and CEO Sheri Fella, and Indiana Sports Corp Chief of Staff and Strategy Sarah Myer. Local in-game host Olivia West will return as moderator. This free event includes complimentary tickets to both the men’s and women’s championship games on Tuesday, March 10.

The free Valeo Fan Zone will enhance the on-site fan experience during the 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships on March 9–10. Fans will be able to remain at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center between women’s and men’s sessions while enjoying a variety of interactive activations.

Game Schedule:

Sunday, March 8

• Women's Second Round: 1:00 p.m.
• Men's Second Round: Approx. 3:30 p.m.

Monday, March 9

• Women's Semifinal No. 1: 12:00 p.m.
• Women's Semifinal No. 2: Approx. 2:30 p.m.
• Men's Semifinal No. 1: 7:00 p.m.
• Men's Semifinal No. 2: Approx. 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10

• Women's Championship: 12:00 p.m.
• Men's Championship: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at HorizonLeague.com/Indy.

The Horizon League is an NCAA Division I athletics conference comprised of 11 member institutions headquartered in Indianapolis. The League and our member schools develop nearly 4,000 student-athletes for life. Through unique opportunities in major metropolitan cities, their athletic, academic and personal aspirations can be achieved. Because what they learn today will inspire who they become tomorrow. For more information, visit HorizonLeague.com.