The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors approved Baltimore as the host city for the men’s and women’s basketball tournament through 2029 during its annual spring meeting last month at Virginia State University.

The board, made up of presidents and chancellors from the CIAA’s 13 member institutions, also extended the conference’s exclusive apparel agreement with Under Armour through 2029.

Baltimore has been a longtime partner for the tournament, providing strong fanengagement and community support. CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker said the city is “more than a host city; it’s a partner in progress."

She added that the partnership “enhances the identity and performance of CIAA student-athletes.

In addition, the board unanimously approved an updated mission and strategic vision statement, reaffirming the CIAA’s commitment as a “historic and forward-looking leader in intercollegiate athletics,” according to its website.