NEW YORK — The NBA today announced that the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T featuring the Hampton University Pirates and North Carolina A&T Aggies men’s basketball teams will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, during NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles. The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) matchup will be played in the Kia Forum in Inglewood at 8 p.m. PT as part of the fifth NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T.

“Hampton University and North Carolina A&T State University are two premier HBCU institutions with a historic rivalry that represents the pride, tradition and excellence of HBCU basketball,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. “We look forward to hosting both teams in Los Angeles as part of NBA All-Star 2026 and celebrating the culture and compet

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