The 2026 Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament will take place at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville from March 5 to March 9. Tickets for the event are still available, and several activities are planned alongside the tournament, including the Ingles Mascot Challenge and Downtown Dribble and Kids Fest. These events will feature inflatables, pep bands, cheerleaders, and a parade.
To help visitors access the venue, Ingles Markets is supporting free trolley routes throughout downtown Asheville. Shuttle stops are located near parking areas around town and can be found on the general parking and shuttle map. Attendees are advised that some parking lots and streets will be closed during the week of the event. Organizers recommend arriving early to avoid delays.
Specific street closures include Flint Street between Haywood Street and Cherry Street, as well as Hiawassee Street between Flint Street and Rankin Avenue. The closures will occur at various times from March 5 through March 9.
A full list of available parking options in or around Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville can be found on the facility’s directions and parking page. Real-time availability in city parking garages is also provided by City of Asheville Services pages or through the free Asheville App with its Find Parking feature.
Tickets for the tournament can be purchased online via the Harrah’s Cherokee Center–Asheville event portal or in person at the box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional information about brackets, tickets, packages, accommodations, food options, tours, and attractions is available on Explore Asheville SoCon basketball webpages.
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