SoCon in Asheville
March 5-9, 2026
Welcome to SoCon in Asheville
Get ready for an exciting atmosphere as Asheville rolls out the red carpet for SoCon student-athletes, staff, families, and fans. Cheer on your favorite teams in the Southern Conference Basketball, Wrestling and Volleyball Championships and turn the excitement into a getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With championship games, a vibrant arts scene, award-winning restaurants, local breweries, and breathtaking mountain adventures, Asheville offers endless ways to enjoy your stay. Embrace Southern hospitality, thrilling competition, and unforgettable attractions!
Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships
Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place in March 2026.
Explore Asheville SoCon Wrestling Championships
Get ready for an exciting weekend of college wrestling as the Explore Asheville SoCon Wrestling Championships comes to Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville in March 2026.
SoCon Week Event Lineup
Ingles Fan Trolley
The Ingles Fan Trolley provides complimentary continuous shuttle service throughout SoCon Week, connecting fans to key downtown locations, hotels and championship venues.
2026 Schedule
Thursday, March 5
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday, March 6
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 7
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Note: At 9:30 AM, one trolley will temporarily operate off-route to support the Downtown Dribble event.
Sunday, March 8
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday, March 9
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Downtown Dribble & KidsFest presented by Champion Credit Union
The Southern Conference and the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission are excited to announce the Downtown Dribble & KidsFest to the 2026 Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Featuring inflatables, pep bands, cheerleaders, and the parade, this year's event will take place at Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801).
2026 Hall of Fame at the SoCon Soiree
7pm | Battery Park Hall
The evening brings together alumni, fans, and community leaders for Hall of Fame inductions and Community Champion accolades, spotlighting service, impact, and the shared spirit of the Southern Conference.
2026 Ingles Mascot Challenge
Ingles is awarding $1,000 to the winning Mascot’s Athletic Scholarship program to be announced at the men's championship of this year's Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Tournament and donating another $1,000 on behalf of that school to Hoops Against Hunger.
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SoCon in Asheville
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