Atlantic City Secures 5-Year Deal to Host MAAC Basketball Tournament

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The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has announced that Atlantic City, New Jersey will continue to host the league's men's and women's basketball tournament from 2027 through 2031. The conference conducted a year-long review process to evaluate various options, including hosting the event on campus or at a neutral site, but ultimately decided to extend its agreement with Atlantic City where the tournament has been held since 2021.

Why it matters

The MAAC basketball tournament is a major economic driver for Atlantic City, attracting thousands of fans, players, and media to the seaside resort town each March. Keeping the event in Atlantic City provides stability and predictability for the city's tourism industry, which has faced challenges in recent years.

The details

The new five-year agreement will keep the MAAC tournament in Atlantic City through 2031. The conference considered a variety of options for the event's future location but ultimately decided that Atlantic City provided the best overall experience for players, coaches, and fans. The tournament has been held in Atlantic City since 2021 after previously rotating between different campus sites.

• The MAAC basketball tournament has been held in Atlantic City since 2021.
• The new five-year agreement will keep the tournament in Atlantic City from 2027 through 2031.

What’s next

The MAAC will work with Atlantic City officials to finalize the details of the new five-year hosting agreement in the coming months.