Official Schedule of Events
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament 2025
BALTIMORE
Saturday, February 22nd
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Baltimore Youth Sports Clinic presented by Visit Baltimore
Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, Baltimore
TBD
Men’s and Women’s Tip-Off Awards
Baltimore Convention Center – Ballrooms TBD
Invitation only
Tuesday, February 25th
Session A
10:00 am, 12:10 p.m., 2:20 p.m., & 4:30 p.m.
Women’s Tournament – Games 1 – 4
CFG Bank Arena(Times are approximate)Televised on ESPN+
Men’s Tournament – Games 1 – 2
CFG Bank Arena
(Times are approximate)
Televised on ESPN+
8:00 am | Starts at 8:45 a.m..
Wells Fargo CIAA Financial Literacy Breakfast
Baltimore Convention Center | TBD
Private event
Wednesday, February 26th
Session B
10:00 am – 2:00 p.m.
U.S. Army CIAA High School Education Day
Baltimore Convention Center – Hall F | Swing Hall
10:00 am & 12:10 p.m.
Men’s Tournament – Games 3 -4
CFG Bank Arena
Televised on ESPN+
2:20 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Women’s Tournament – Quarterfinal 1 and 2
CFG Bank Arena
Televised on ESPN+
6:40 p.m. & 8:50 p.m.
Men’s Tournament – Quarterfinal 1 and 2
CFG Bank Arena
Televised on ESPN+
6:00 p.m.
CIAA Men & Women Student-Athlete Empowerment Symposium
Baltimore Convention Center | 301-303
Private Event
Thursday, February 27th
Session C
NATIONWIDE DAY AT THE CIAA
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
U.S Department of Health & Human Services MSI Symposium
Baltimore Convention Center | Pratt Street Lobby
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Allegis Group Career Expo
Baltimore Convention Center | Pratt Street Lobby
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Women’s Empowerment Brunch presented by Nationwide
TBD
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Townhall & Reception
TBD
12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m or 20 mins after Game 1
Women’s & Men’s Tournament – Quarterfinal 3
CFG Bank Arena
Televised on ESPN+
——— Session D ———-
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m or 20 mins after Game 3
Women’s & Men’s Tournament – Quarterfinal 3 & 4
CFG Bank Arena
Televised on ESPN+
Friday, February 28th
Session E
FOOD LION DAY AT THE CIAA
Breakfast Served at 8:00 a.m.
Program Begins at 9:00 a.m.
John B. McLendon, Jr. CIAA Hall of Fame Breakfast
Baltimore Convention Center | Ballroom
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Samaritan’s Feet Shoe Distribution presented by COKE
School TBD
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CIAA Fan Fest presented by Nationwide
Baltimore Convention Center | Hall C-F
Charles Street Lobby
1:00 P.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CIAA Battle of The Bands
Baltimore Convention Center | Hall F
Charles Street Lobby
12:00 p.m. (Women) & 2:00 p.m. (Men) or 20 mins. after Game 1
Men’s & Women’s Tournament – Semifinal 1 and 2
CFG Bank Arena
Televised on ESPN+
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CIAA Day Party
Power Plant Live
——— Session F ———-
6:00 p.m. (Women) & 8:00 p.m. (Men) or 20 mins. after Game 1
Men’s & Women’s Tournament presented by Food Lion – Semifinal 1 and 2
CFG Bank Arena
Televised on ESPN+
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Show Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Wendy’s CIAA Step Show Throwdown presented by Wells Fargo – Greek vs. Greek
Baltimore Convention Center | Hall F
Charles Street Lobby
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Food Lion Presidents Dinner
CFG Bank Arena
Private Event
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
CIAA ALUMNI BLOCK PARTY
Power Plant Live
Saturday, March 1st
Session G
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Super Saturday presented by Wells Fargo
Baltimore Convention Center | Hall F
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Entry at Otterbein Lobby 8:00
a.m. – 10:00 am
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After 10:00 am enter at Charles Street Lobby
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CIAA Fan Fest presented by Nationwide
Baltimore Convention Center |
Hall C-F
Charles Street Lobby
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
High School Cheer Exhibition
Baltimore Convention Center | Hall F
1:00 p.m.
Women’s Championship Game
CFG Bank Arena
ESPNU
Immediately Following Game
Women’s Championship Trophy Presentation
4:00 p.m.
Men’s Championship Game
CFG Bank Arena
ESPN | LIVE
Immediately Following Game
Men’s Championship Trophy Presentation
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.
Show starts at 6:00 p.m.
Wendy’s CIAA STEPOFF presented by Wells Fargo (HS vs. HS)
Baltimore Convention Center | Hall F
Charles Street Lobby
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Grand Finale Block Party
Power Plant Live
Sunday, March 2nd
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
HBCU Brunch With The CIAA
Power Plant Live
Baltimore, MD
