Events2026 Summit League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships
March 4 - March 8
Park once. Play all weekend. Downtown is the unofficial headquarters of the Summit League Tournament.
DOWNTOWN / SUMMIT LEAGUE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE HERE
From March 4–8th, the 2026 Summit League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships take over Sioux Falls. While the action heats up inside the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, the spirit of the tournament radiates throughout the city, transforming Downtown into the ultimate game day headquarters.
Local retailers and restaurants will be offering:
- Basketball-themed specials
- Exclusive tournament promotions
- Team-spirited décor and experiences
- Mash Madness Specialty Drink Competition
Summit League Central: Jacobson Plaza. Located in the heart of Downtown, Jacobson Plaza is Sioux Falls’ newest park, and during tournament week it transforms into Summit League Central.
- Lace up your skates on the outdoor refrigerated ice ribbon
- Warm up around the fire pits or in the cozy warming house
- Participate in special curling-themed activities on and off the ice in partnership with the Sioux Falls Curling Club
- Snap a photo with the eight-foot basketball or life-size 3D Summit League bracket
- Raise a glass, refuel, and catch the action live on screen at The Lodge Bar & Grill
Full Court Color: Arena to Asphalt. The Sioux Falls Arts Commission is launching Full Court Color: Arena to Asphalt — a live public art experience that begins during Summit League and turns tournament energy into lasting neighborhood impact. Artist Les Cotton will create a live mural at the tournament where families can contribute their own basketball-inspired artwork in an interactive Design Lab. Selected designs will be transformed into custom vinyl basketball backboards installed in ten parks across Sioux Falls, leaving a lasting mark on the community long after the final buzzer.
Free parking March 5-8th at the following Downtown ramps:
- Steel District Ramp (505 N Metli Place)
- 1st Avenue Ramp (110 E 11st Street)
- Downtown Mall Ramps (110 S Mall Avenue)
Park Once. Experience It All.
Downtown Sioux Falls makes it easy to enjoy the full Summit League experience without the hassle and without re-parking. A special fare-free VIA shuttle route running throughout the tournament between the Downtown transit depot, The Steel District, and front-door service to the PREMIER Center. Click here to find the full shuttle route and information.
The Summit League Downtown Shuttle will run every 45 minutes from 11am – 11pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday (March 5-7). Stops listed below.
- Downtown Bus Depot
- The Steel District
- Holiday Inn (Russel St)
- Sheraton Inn
- PREMIER CENTER
