NEW YORK – The NBA today announced that the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T featuring the Hampton University Pirates and North Carolina A&T Aggies men’s basketball teams will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, during NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles.  The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) matchup will be played at the Kia Forum in Inglewood at 8 p.m. PT as part of the fifth NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T.

“Hampton University and North Carolina A&T State University are two premier HBCU institutions with a historic rivalry that represents the pride, tradition and excellence of HBCU basketball,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum.  “We look forward to hosting both teams in Los Angeles as part of NBA All-Star 2026 and celebrating the culture and competition of these two storied programs.”

The 2026 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T is a continuation of the NBA’s commitment to increasing support and awareness for athletics and advancing educational, career and economic opportunities in partnership with HBCUs.  The NBA and AT&T will jointly donate $100,000 to Hampton University and $100,000 to North Carolina A&T State University.  Since 2021, when the NBA expanded its commitment to HBCUs, the NBA family has contributed more than $5.5 million to HBCU institutions, partners and scholarships.

“The CAA is excited to partner with the NBA in showcasing the Hampton and North Carolina A&T men’s basketball programs in a conference matchup set to take place in the NBA HBCU Classic,” said CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio.  “The NBA has been a consistent supporter in bringing elevated exposure to HBCUs.  The ability to work with the world’s premier organization for basketball is an incredible opportunity that aligns with the core values of the Conference and its membership in maintaining the importance of being ‘United in Excellence’.  We are eager to see two of our institutions shine at NBA All-Star 2026 in February.”

“We are incredibly honored and excited for Hampton Men’s Basketball to participate in the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles,” said Hampton University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Anthony D. Henderson, Sr.  “This is not only a tremendous opportunity for two historic institutions to showcase the talent, tradition, and excellence of our student-athletes on a national stage, but also a celebration of the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  Thank you to the NBA and the CAA for this unbelievable opportunity as we look forward to bringing Pirate pride to the West Coast and providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our student-athletes.”

“North Carolina A&T State University looks forward to taking our wonderful college basketball rivalry with Hampton University, steeped with rich history of both historically black institutions, and showcase it to the world at the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles,” said North Carolina A&T State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Earl M. Hilton III.  “Both schools have produced quality student-athletes from Al Attles to Rick Mahorn and have shaped American history with such prominent figures as the A&T Four and Booker T. Washington.  Therefore, it will be an honor to share this international stage with Hampton University.  The NBA and the CAA have provided us with a wonderful opportunity, and Coach Ross and our student-athletes will be sure to bring Aggie Pride to LA.”

Tickets and broadcast information for the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T will be available at a later date.  Fans can keep up with the latest information about NBA All-Star experiences and packages by visiting https://nbaevents.nba.com/.