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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After decades of the games being played in Lakeland, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced Wednesday that state basketball championship games will be held in Jacksonville starting in 2026.
The title games will be held at CSI Companies Court at the University of North Florida (UNF) Arena.
In a news release, FHSAA said, “The UNF Arena provides a modern, fan-friendly venue that will showcase Florida’s top basketball talent on a championship caliber stage.”
“We’re thrilled to begin this new chapter for our basketball state championships at the University of North Florida,” FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon said. “The UNF Arena is a first-class facility, and Jacksonville offers an exciting opportunity to expand the reach and impact of this event.”
The boys and girls championship games had been played in Lakeland since the mid 1990s after a short stint in Tallahassee.
The UNF arena seats more than 5,100 fans and has hosted a variety of NCAA events, concerts and community programs.
The 2026 FHSAA Basketball State Championships are scheduled for Feb. 24-27 (Rural) and March 5-14 (Classes 1A-7A).
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Spectrum News Staff
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