Greater Atlanta Selected as Host Site of 2026 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament

The decision to award the 2026 event to Gas South Arena followed an extensive bid process and subsequent evaluation by the league’s coaches and administrators.

The 2026 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament, set for March 4-8, will be the 49th in league history and will mark just the sixth different neutral site to host the event. The tournament has been played in Greensboro, North Carolina, for 25 of the past 26 seasons with the one exclusion being in Conway, South Carolina, in 2017. Prior to Greensboro, the tournament was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1997-1999 after being held at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina, from 1992-1996. The first neutral site was Fayetteville, North Carolina, from 1983-1991. The first five ACC Tournaments (1978-1982) were held on campus sites.

“We are excited to host the 2026 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gas South Arena and to engage with the community in showcasing our exceptional student-athletes, coaches, programs and institutions,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. “Women’s basketball is thriving, and we are delighted to bring the longest-running collegiate conference women’s basketball tournament to a new, state-of-the-art venue in our region, further enhancing the incredible success we have achieved with our partners in Greensboro.”

“We are thrilled to welcome the Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament to Gas South Arena and Gwinnett County,” President and CEO of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau Stan Hall said. “This is an incredible opportunity to showcase our state-of-the-art venue and the vibrant community that makes this region so special. We are excited to bring such a prestigious event to our fans and to continue elevating Gwinnett County as a premier destination for sports and entertainment. The energy and enthusiasm surrounding this tournament will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on our community.”

Gas South Arena is a vibrant, versatile venue hosting a wide range of concerts, sporting events, family shows, and more. It is home to the East Coast Hockey League’s Atlanta Gladiators, the National Lacrosse League’s Georgia Swarm and the Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe. The arena offers a variety of food and beverage options and features a removable ice rink for ice entertainment shows. The newly renovated Gas South Convention Center, situated on the Gas South District campus, will serve as the home of ACC Fan Fest during the tournament. Gas South District is centrally located near numerous hotels, including The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett on-site, as well as restaurants and shopping throughout the metro area.

The arena, located about 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, has a capacity of 13,000. It features 30 corporate suites, two party suites and club-level seating, along with a spacious concourse and wider seats. Additionally, it is equipped with a high-end sound system and acoustical enhancements to ensure a top-notch experience for every event.

This season, the 2025 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament drew more than 70,000 fans for the first time since 2009. The title game which featured No. 11 Duke and No. 7 NC State set an attendance record with 11,823 fans, surpassing the previous mark set in 2005 and 2007 of 11,538.

The 2026 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament schedule and ticket packages will be announced when finalized. Sign up for the ACC Women’s Basketball mailing list to be one of the first to know about ticket release dates and prices. More information can be found here.