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Ivy Madness to Return to The Palestra in 2027 for Centennial Celebration
The Ivy League basketball tournaments will be held at the historic Philadelphia venue as part of its 100th anniversary.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:04pm
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The Ivy League's historic basketball tournament returns to the iconic Palestra for a centennial celebration of the venue's storied legacy.Philadelphia TodayThe Ivy League announced that the 2027 Ivy Madness men's and women's basketball tournaments will be held at The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the historic venue's 100th anniversary celebration. The event marks the first time Ivy Madness will return to The Palestra since 2017 and 2018, as the league had implemented a rotation model to bring the tournaments to different Ivy League campuses.
Why it matters
The Palestra is considered one of the most iconic basketball arenas in the country, with a rich history of hosting major college basketball events. Bringing Ivy Madness back to this historic venue for its centennial celebration will generate significant excitement and interest in the Ivy League tournaments.
The details
Originally scheduled to be held at Dartmouth in 2027, the league decided to forgo that plan and instead celebrate The Palestra's 100th anniversary by hosting the Ivy Madness tournaments there. Dartmouth willingly gave up its hosting duties to allow the league to mark this historic milestone for the Philadelphia arena.
- The 2027 Ivy Madness tournaments will be held at The Palestra.
- The Palestra is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027.
The players
Robin Harris
Ivy League Executive Director.
The Palestra
A historic basketball arena located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027.
Dartmouth
An Ivy League institution that was originally scheduled to host the 2027 Ivy Madness tournaments, but decided to forgo that in order for the league to celebrate The Palestra's centennial.
What they’re saying
“We are excited to bring Ivy Madness back to Philadelphia as part of the 100-year anniversary of the historic Palestra.”
— Robin Harris, Ivy League Executive Director
“The competitiveness of this league is matched only by the collegiality shared among the league's institutions. Dartmouth's willingness to forgo hosting the 2027 tournaments in order for the league to celebrate this historic milestone, while also allowing time to evaluate the future structure of the event, is a testament to the collaborative spirit that defines the Ivy League.”
— Robin Harris, Ivy League Executive Director
What’s next
Future Ivy Madness locations beyond 2027 will be announced at a later date following continued league discussions.
The takeaway
The decision to bring Ivy Madness back to The Palestra for its centennial celebration showcases the Ivy League's commitment to honoring the history and tradition of college basketball while also fostering a collaborative spirit among its member institutions.
