ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Blackbyrd Events, event operator for the 2024 MIAA Basketball Championships, in partnership with the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), announced the triple-header event will return to UMBC’s Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on Saturday, February 24th in Baltimore, MD.

 

Tickets to attend the event will be available for pre-sale on January 22nd and will grant access to all three championship conference games that day.

 

Championship Schedule

B Conference: 4:00PM

A Conference: 6:00PM

C Conference: 8:00PM

 

The team behind Blackbyrd Events will be operating the Championships for the third year – with this year’s event occurring on Saturday evening. “Championship day at CEI Arena last February was electric and we look forward to a bigger and better day of action for players and fans alike,” said Mark Burdett, Owner and Principal of Blackbyrd.

 

In addition to General Admission and Student-discounted tickets with valid Student ID, a limited number of Courtside Seats will be available, inches from the action. These VIP seats sold out quickly last season and fans are encouraged to purchase early, starting January 22nd.

 

Ticket Options – Each ticket grants access to all three games.

General Admission - $20

Student Ticket - $15

Courtside Seat - $50

 

“The MIAA is thrilled to host our basketball championships at UMBC’s Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena,” added MIAA Executive Director, Paul Bernstorf. “Athletes, fans and communities of all three conferences will join at this impressive venue which adds to the opportunity to play in a championship game.”

 

All three championship games will be livestreamed on Blackbyrd Events YouTube, MIAAChampionships.com and ForTheFan Network.

 

“We welcome back the MIAA Basketball Championships for a packed day of exciting games. Chesapeake Arena is excited to play a role in amplifying this event for the athletes and the fans in the stands,” said Tiffany Sun, General Manager for OVG360 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.

 

Visit www.miaachampionships.com/basketball for the latest event information and to purchase tickets, available January 22nd with General Admission, Student, and Courtside VIP tickets available until sellout. For group ticket opportunities, or to sponsor the event, please email Lisa LaPlaca, EVP and Principal of Blackbyrd at llaplaca@blackbyrdevents.com.

 

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ABOUT BLACKBYRD

Blackbyrd is a marketing and events company based in Annapolis, MD, serving clients regionally in the areas of marketing and digital advertising, website and graphic design, email marketing and event management.

 

ABOUT MIAA

The MIAA is an independent organization comprised of 29 private high schools located in and around the

Baltimore Metro area. Founded in 1994, MIAA schools have a combined enrollment in excess of 17,000 students.

More than 60% of these students participate in at least one of 17 MIAA sanctioned Sports. In addition, more than

97% of all graduates from MIAA schools go on to college, including many who enroll in some of our nation’s most

prestigious universities. MIAA Schools are located in eight Maryland counties and Baltimore City.

 

ABOUT CHESAPEAKE EMPLOYERS INSURANCE ARENA
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The 5,000-seat arena is the home to the UMBC Retriever Men’s and Women’s basketball teams and Women’s volleyball. The multi-purpose venue is managed by OVG360 and hosts a variety of events including concerts, commencements, family shows, community events, consumer shows, featured speakers, and banquets.