HBCU All-Star Game Experience Coming to Indianapolis

The 5th anniversary of the event will take place during Final Four Weekend in April 2026.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:39pm

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The 2026 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) All-Star Game Experience is coming to Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds' Corteva Coliseum on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during Final Four Weekend. The game will feature 24 of the nation's top HBCU players across multiple schools, and the experience is set to include bands, appearances from the Divine Nine, and more events throughout the weekend.

Why it matters

The HBCU All-Star Game Experience is one of the biggest events in sports, showcasing the talent and diversity of HBCU student-athletes. Hosting the 5th anniversary of this event in Indianapolis during the high-profile Final Four weekend will bring significant attention and economic activity to the city.

The details

The HBCU All-Star Game Experience will take place from Thursday, April 2, through Sunday, April 5, 2026. In addition to the main all-star game on Sunday, the experience will feature various ancillary events, including bands, appearances from the Divine Nine (the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities), and other festivities. Tickets to the game can be purchased online, and more details about the full weekend schedule will be announced at a later date.

  • The HBCU All-Star Game Experience will take place from Thursday, April 2, through Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • The main all-star game will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 1 p.m.

The players

Travis L. Williams

CEO and founder of HBCU All-Stars.

Felicia Hall Allen

Business Affairs Consultant for HBCU All-Stars.

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What they’re saying

“'It will be a soul-abration, it will be a homecoming of sorts, it is going to be a funky good time,'”

— Felicia Hall Allen, Business Affairs Consultant, HBCU All-Stars (fox59.com)

What’s next

The organizers of the HBCU All-Star Game Experience will continue to announce more details about the event, including the full schedule of ancillary events and ticket information, in the coming months.

The takeaway

The HBCU All-Star Game Experience coming to Indianapolis during Final Four Weekend is a significant opportunity to showcase the talent and diversity of HBCU student-athletes on a national stage, while also bringing economic and cultural benefits to the city.