The CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship will return to Hamilton in 2027, with Mohawk College selected to host the nation's top eight men's collegiate programs at the David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre (DBARC).
A host banner was unveiled prior to the Mountaineers' home game against the Humber Hawks.
It will mark the first time since 2015 that the CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship is held at Mohawk, and the first national championship hosted by the institution since 2023.
"Hosting the 2027 CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship is an incredible opportunity for Mohawk and for the City of Hamilton," said Matthew Ferreira, Mohawk's director of athletics and recreation. "We are proud of our experience as hosts, from the 2023 CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship to several provincial championships, and we are excited to once again deliver an exceptional championship environment. This event will allow us to showcase Hamilton's love for the game, our campus and the strong community that surrounds basketball in this city."
Over the past several years, Mohawk's Department of Athletics and Recreation has built strong partnerships with local basketball leaders and club programs, spearheaded by men's basketball head coach Jamie Girolametto. Since being named head coach at Mohawk in 2023, Girolametto has guided the program to a 36-20 record.
"This is an amazing opportunity for not only the men's basketball program, but for the entire athletic department, Mohawk College and the Hamilton community," said Girolametto. "Hamilton is a basketball city, and I have no doubt the department will do an incredible job as hosts and that the community will wholeheartedly support the CCAA Championship."
The top eight teams in the country will compete in Hamilton in March 2027, with the Mountaineers guaranteed a host berth. Mohawk has previously competed at the national championship three times, winning the title in 2012.
Since hosting the 2023 CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship, the Mountaineers have completed a full rebrand, including a new logo and colour scheme, new gym floor and a new scoreboard featuring an LED video board that functions as a jumbotron to display live action.
"Being selected as the host of the 2027 CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship is a proud moment for Mohawk College and a testament to the strength of our Mountaineer athletes, coaches, staff and community partners," said Mohawk College president Paul Armstrong. "The event is a great way to showcase our campus and Hamilton on the national stage, and reflects our deep connection to a community that truly loves this game."
The DBARC is Mohawk's 65,000-square-foot athletics and recreation facility, built to accommodate major events such as CCAA championships. The 19,375-square-foot triple gymnasium will seat approximately 800 spectators, with the option to add portable bleachers for an additional 300 seats.
"Mohawk College is proud to host the 2027 CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship and welcome teams across Canada to Hamilton," said CCAA men's basketball national convenor Eric Savage. "Fans can expect an exciting week filled with intensity, skill and memorable moments, as student-athletes compete on the national stage in an atmosphere that reflects the passion and pride of collegiate sport."
Further details about the 2027 CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, including ticket information, will be released as they become available.
