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2 Chainz, Mya to Headline CIAA Baltimore Tournament Events

The HBCU showcase doubles as a late‑February tourism engine for Baltimore.

Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Laila Harris, left and Elizabeth City State University Vikings center Rashauna Grant leap for the opening tipoff of the 2023-24 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
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Overview

  • The CIAA announced that 2 Chainz and Mya will perform at CFG Bank Arena during the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Basketball Tournament in Baltimore.
  • Published dates conflict across outlets, with CIAA-aligned reports listing Feb. 24–28 and another report listing Feb. 26–March 1, and the discrepancy remains unresolved in current coverage.
  • Event programming spans concerts, nine official parties, FanFest, Education Day, a Career Expo, and health and financial summits, with 2 Chainz slated for a Tip Off Friday party on Feb. 27 and Mya hosting R&B4Me events on Feb. 28.
  • Tickets are on sale with a 'BOOK WITH A BESTIE' promotion using code BFF26 for discounted Thursday–Saturday general admission, available through Feb. 28.
  • Officials cite more than $100 million in economic impact since the tournament moved to Baltimore, including $32.5 million in 2024, with the event committed to remain in the city through 2029 and drawing roughly 100,000 attendees annually.