2026 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship

March 11-15, 2026 | PPG Paints Arena

EVENT SCHEDULE

TICKETING

FAN EXPERIENCE

Get ready for one of college basketball’s premier postseason showdowns: the 2026 Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Basketball Championship at PPG Paints Arena. From March 11–15, the top programs in the A-10 will go head-to-head in five days of high-intensity, single-elimination action, all fighting for the conference title and an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament — a perfect spotlight as the A-10 celebrates its 50th anniversary season.

Event Schedule & Bracket

Map Out the Path to the Title

Who’s cutting down the nets for the 50th Anniversary? Download the official 2026 Atlantic 10 Championship bracket now to track every matchup from the opening tip-off to the final buzzer at PPG Paints Arena.

Game Schedule

Wednesday, March 11 - FIRST ROUND
Game 1: No. 13 St. Bonaventure 99, No. 12 La Salle 80 11:30 am - USA Network
Game 2: No. 14 Loyola Chicago 75, No. 11 Richmond 67 - 2 pm - USA Network

Thursday, March 12 - SECOND ROUND
Game 3:Game 3: No. 9 George Washington 66, No. 8 Fordham 62 - 11:30 am - USA Network
Game 4: No. 13 St. Bonaventure 63, No. 5 George Mason 57 - 2:00 pm - USA Network
Game 5: No. 7 Duquesne 67 vs. No. 10 Rhode Island 61 - 5:00 pm - USA Network
Game 6: No. 6 Davidson 64, vs. No. 14 Loyola Chicago 59 (OT) - 7:30 pm - USA Network

Friday, March 13 - QUARTERFINALS
Game 7: No. 1 Saint Louis 88, No. 9 George Washington 81- 11:30 am - USA Network
Game 8: No. 4 Dayton 68, vs. No. 13 St. Bonaventure 63 - 2:00 pm - USA Network
Game 9: No. 2 VCU 71, vs. No. 7 Duquesne 66- 5:00 pm - USA Network
Game 10: No. 3 Saint Joseph's 70, vs. No. 6 Davidson 58 - 7:30 pm - CNBC

Saturday, March 14 - SEMIFINALS
Game 11: No. 4 Dayton 70, No. 1 Saint Louis 69 - 1:00 pm - CBSSN
Game 12: No. 2 VCU 77, No. 3 Saint Joseph's 64- 3:30 pm - CBSSN

Sunday, March 15 - CHAMPIONSHIP
Game 13: No. 2 VCU 70, vs. No. 4 Dayton 62 - 1:00 pm - CBS

Ticketing

2026 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship tickets are officially on sale!

All-Session Ticket : This ticket covers all 7 sessions of the tournament — giving you full access to every game and every highlight of the championship.

Single-Session Tickets: This ticket covers a single-session — giving you access to the game of your choice.

Tickets can only be purchased through official sites. To learn more please visit www.ticketmaster.com, www.ppgpaints.arena.com or the PPG Paints Arena box office to secure tickets.

Fan Experience

With 90 unique neighborhoods, 100+ fantastic accommodations, breathtaking views and urban adventure opportunities, award-winning culinary and craft beverage scenes, an array of arts and culture options and more, our city has something for every interest.

Whether you’re in town for one game or the entire championship, make the most of your time in Pittsburgh with these fan-favorite attractions: