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Hampton vs. North Carolina A&T Set for 2026 NBA HBCU Classic at Kia Forum on Feb. 13

Each school will receive a $100,000 donation under the league’s HBCU initiative.

Overview

  • The matchup is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. PT at the Kia Forum in Inglewood during NBA All-Star Weekend.
  • Hampton and North Carolina A&T will meet as a Coastal Athletic Association conference game on the All-Star stage.
  • The NBA and AT&T committed $100,000 each to Hampton University and North Carolina A&T State University in connection with the event.
  • The league notes more than $5.5 million in contributions to HBCU institutions, partners and scholarships since 2021.
  • Tickets and broadcast details will be announced later, with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum highlighting the schools’ long-standing rivalry.