Sun Belt Basketball Returns to Pensacola

The Sun Belt Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will return to Pensacola, Florida for their fifth consecutive year, taking place March 4-10, 2025, at the Pensacola Bay Center. "We've gotten better every year, and our community is learning and embracing this event more and more," says Pensacola Sports CEO Ray Palmer. "You have to grow and your community has to grow and embrace these activities, and we're seeing that transition. We've kind of hit that tipping point."The championship format features 26 games across 14 sessions, with each session ticket providing access to two games, except for the championship games which are standalone events. The tournament has become known for its high-stakes competition, as teams vie for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.For basketball fans looking to attend, the Pensacola Bay Center is offering a special ticket package until February 28th: $99 for access to all 14 sessions, available only at the box office. This works out to approximately $5-6 per game, with premium seating locations included.Pensacola Sports is also offering combination packages that include tournament tickets, SEC soccer tournament passes, $50 in Sun Belt Conference merchandise coupons, and additional perks. Interested parties can find more information at pensacolasports.org.