Cut Bank to Host 2026 1B District Basketball Tournament

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Next week, the town of Cut Bank, Montana will host the 2026 1B District Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament at the Willie DeGroot Gymnasium. The tournament will feature teams from Chinook, Choteau, Conrad, Fairfield, Fort Benton, Rocky Boy, and Shelby, as well as the hometown Cut Bank Wolves. With 24 games scheduled over 4 days, the tournament will culminate in the girls' and boys' championship games on Saturday night.

Why it matters

Hosting the 1B District Basketball Tournament is a major event for the Cut Bank community, bringing in teams, fans, and revenue from across the region. The tournament showcases the town's facilities and hospitality, and provides an opportunity for the local high school teams to compete for district titles on their home court.

The details

The tournament will begin on Wednesday, February 25 with the opening girls' games at 3pm. The boys' tournament will kick off on Thursday, February 26 at noon, with games continuing throughout the day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The girls' championship game is scheduled for 6pm on Saturday, followed by the boys' title game at 7:30pm.

• The tournament will run from Wednesday, February 25 to Saturday, February 28, 2026.
• The opening girls' games will be on Wednesday at 3pm.
• The boys' tournament will begin on Thursday at noon.
• The girls' championship game is set for 6pm on Saturday.
• The boys' championship game will be at 7:30pm on Saturday.

What’s next

Ticket sales for the tournament are now open, with all-session passes available for $35 for adults and $30 for students/seniors. Single session tickets can also be purchased for $12 (adults) and $10 (students/seniors).