NDHSAA Approves Three Venue Changes for Postseason Basketball

The North Dakota High School Activities Association has announced new locations for several 2026 postseason basketball tournaments.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The North Dakota High School Activities Association's Board of Directors has approved three venue changes for 2026 Winter Postseason basketball tournaments. The 2026 NDHSAA Region 1A Girls Basketball Tournament will be held at the Scheels Center in Fargo, the 2026 NDHSAA Division A and Division B Girls Basketball State Qualifiers (West Site) will be at Bismarck Century High School, and the 2026 NDHSAA Region 1B Boys Basketball Tournament will be at the Hi-Liner Activity Center in Valley City.

Why it matters

These venue changes will provide larger, more modern facilities to host the high-stakes postseason basketball tournaments, improving the experience for players, coaches, and fans. The new locations were selected to better accommodate anticipated attendance and provide more amenities.

The details

The NDHSAA Board of Directors met virtually on February 9 to approve the three venue changes for the 2026 Winter Postseason basketball tournaments. The 2026 NDHSAA Region 1A Girls Basketball Tournament will now be held at the Scheels Center in the Sanford Health Athletic Complex in Fargo, the 2026 NDHSAA Division A and Division B Girls Basketball State Qualifiers (West Site) will take place at Bismarck Century High School, and the 2026 NDHSAA Region 1B Boys Basketball Tournament will be hosted at the Hi-Liner Activity Center at Valley City High School.

  • The 2026 NDHSAA Region 1A Girls Basketball Tournament will be played February 23-24 and February 26.
  • The 2026 NDHSAA Division A and Division B Girls Basketball State Qualifiers (West Site) will be played February 28.
  • The 2026 NDHSAA Region 1B Boys Basketball Tournament will be played March 9-10 and March 12.

The players

NDHSAA

The North Dakota High School Activities Association, the governing body for high school sports and activities in North Dakota.

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The takeaway

These venue changes demonstrate the NDHSAA's commitment to providing high-quality facilities and experiences for North Dakota's top high school basketball teams during the postseason. The new locations will likely improve attendance, amenities, and overall atmosphere for these important tournaments.