About the Tournament
We’re excited to host the new legends at the 2026 IHSA Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, held March 14, and the Special Olympics Unified
Basketball Tournament, held March 13–14.
Both tournaments will be held at the University of Illinois’ Activities & Recreation Center (ARC) and are free to attend—no admission fee!
The schedules are listed below.
Special Olympics Unified Basketball Schedule
March 13, 2026
Game 1, Court 1—1:00 p.m.
Game 2, Court 2—1:00 p.m.
Game 3, Court 1—2:30 p.m.
Game 4, Court 2—2:30 p.m.
March 14, 2026
Game 5, Court 2—9:00 a.m.
Game 6, Court 1—9:00 a.m.
Game 7, Court 2—11:00 a.m.
Game 8, Court 1—11:00 a.m.
Wheelchair Basketball Schedule
Saturday, March 14—Court 1
10:15 a.m.—Peoria Wildcats vs. LWSRA/Synergy Hawks
12:15 p.m.—LWSRA/Synergy Hawks 1 vs. LWSRA/Synergy Hawks 2
2:30 p.m.—LWSRA/Synergy Hawks 1 vs. Chicago Skyhawks
Saturday, March 14—Court 2
10:20 a.m.—LWSRA/Synergy Hawks vs. Chicago Skyhawks
12:20 p.m.—Chicago Skyhawks vs. Peoria Wildcats
2:35 p.m.—LWSRA/Synergy Hawks 2 vs. Peoria Wildcats
The Venue: Activities & Recreation Center
The ARC is one of the country’s largest on-campus recreation centers and is sure to provide an experience to last a lifetime.
Parking Information—Friday, all campus lots (except for metered spaces) are permit only until 5:00 p.m. Team buses with passes should park in E14 (SW Corner of First and Kirby Avenue across from State Farm Center). Enter via First Street.
Spectators can park at metered spaces or for a fee at IHSA Boys Basketball lots (E14 or four quadrants of State Farm Center).
After 5:00 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday, parking at most campus lots are open. Buses and spectators can park free of charge. Options include lot E24 (corner of First and Peabody Drive) and lot E15 (corner of 4th and Pennsylvania). The lot across street from the ARC (E-38) is permit only 24 hours/7days.
Accommodations
Enjoy affordable and accessible accommodations in Champaign-Urbana throughout both the IHSA Wheelchair Basketball Tournament and Special Olympics Unified Basketball Tournament. Our hotel partners are ready to welcome athletes and spectators with open arms. Contact each hotel directly to make your reservations.
Need help finding a hotel? Contact Experience Champaign-Urbana at 217-351-4133 for assistance.
For a complete list of all hotels in Champaign-Urbana, click here.
The following hotels have a spectator rate for the tournament.
Mention the booking code when making your reservation or use the provided link.
| AmericInn 1908 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana 217.367.6000 | Visit website Rate: $99 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 4.3 miles | Best Western Plus 516 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign 217.689.4714 | Visit website Rate: $139 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 4.3 miles | Comfort Suites 2001 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana 217.328.3500 | Visit website Rate: $199 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 3.2 miles |
| Courtyard by Marriott 1811 Moreland Blvd., Champaign 217.355.0411 | Visit website Rate: $149 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 3.7 miles | Eastland Suites 1907 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana 217.367.8331 | Visit website Rate: $159 | Call to Book Distance to State Farm Center: 4.2 miles | Hampton Inn Champaign SW 3308 Mission Dr., Champaign 217.356-072 | Visit website Rate: $159 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 5.6 miles |
| Hampton Inn Urbana 1200 W. University Ave 217-337-1100 Rate: $136 / Link Distance to State Farm Center: 1.9 miles | Hilton Garden Inn 1501 S. Neil St., Champaign 217.352.9970 | Visit website Rate: $153 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 0.6 miles | Holiday Inn 101 Trade Centre Dr., Champaign 217.398.3400 | Visit website Rate: $150 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 0.6 miles |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton 1417 S. Neil St., Champaign 217.352.9960 | Visit website Rate: $153 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 0.6 miles | Hotel Royer 210 S. Race St., Urbana 217.600.5129 | Visit website Rate: $249 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 0.6 miles | Residence Inn by Marriott 502 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign 217.398.0000 | Visit website Rate: $169 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 3.7 miles |
| Rodeway Inn 612 W. Killarney Dr., Urbana 217.384.8000 | Visit website Rate: $75 | Link Distance to State Farm Center: 3.2 miles | Wyndham Garden 1001 W. Killarney Dr., Urbana 217.305.4002 | Visit website Rate: $189 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.4 miles |
Sponsors
On behalf of the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and the
Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation, we sincerely thank our sponsors whose contributions made it possible for the IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament to return to the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois.
We appreciate your support of the event, the athletes, and the fans!
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