Each year, our NIRSA Championship Series work teams act like matchmakers of tournament hosting, pairing the unique needs of each sport with institutions by reviewing the applications through a strategic lens.
In collaboration with the University of Wisconsin - Madison, the NIRSA Championship Series proudly welcomed 69 teams from across the nation for the 2025 NIRSA National Basketball Championships; see the results.
In the upcoming weeks, the NIRSA Championship Series—with the support of tournament sponsor Pocari Sweat—will kick off the 2024 soccer season with its national Open Division lottery.
When higher education institutions step up to host regional championship events, they take on a responsibility far greater than simply providing a venue.
The 2024 NIRSA National Basketball Championships provided both participants and guests with amazing basketball games and a fun environment in the University of Wisconsin–Madison area.
The NIRSA National Flag Football Championships comprised 38 teams from 29 schools that competed to be national champions of flag football after the 2023 season.
In the upcoming weeks, the NIRSA Championship Series will kick off the 2023 soccer season with our national Open Division lottery.
