NORFOLK, Va. — Tickets for the 2026 Chris Paul HBCU Classic, powered by Events DC, will go on sale Saturday, Oct. 3, with Norfolk State set to compete in the nationally recognized event at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.
The Spartans will face Florida A&M on Friday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 p.m. in the final game of the opening day.
The 2026 Chris Paul HBCU Classic features programs from across the HBCU landscape, with four sessions scheduled over two days.
2026 Chris Paul HBCU Classic Schedule
Friday, Dec. 4
Session 1
10:00 a.m. – Virginia State vs. West Virginia State
12:30 p.m. – Clark Atlanta vs. Winston-Salem State
Session 2
6:00 p.m. – Tennessee State vs. Grambling
8:30 p.m. – Florida A&M vs. Norfolk State
Saturday, Dec. 5
Session 3
10:00 a.m. – Division II Consolation Game
12:30 p.m. – Division II Championship Game
Session 4
6:00 p.m. – Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M
8:30 p.m. – Hampton vs. Howard
The event will be held at CareFirst Arena, located at 1100 Oak Dr. SE in Washington, D.C.
Fans can purchase tickets beginning Saturday, Oct. 3 through
Ticketmaster.
For additional information about the Chris Paul HBCU Classic, visit
hoophall.com or follow @hoophallu on social media.
