February 14, 2025

Dawson College to Host the 2026 CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship

The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is proud to announce Dawson College as the official host of the 2026 CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship. The event will occur from March 18 to 21, 2026, at the Tony Proudfoot Gymnasium, in the heart of Montreal.

Dawson College, a distinguished member of the CCAA since 1974, has a storied history in collegiate basketball. Over the years, the Dawson Blues Women’s Basketball Team has achieved remarkable success, including two silver medals, and two bronze medals within the last nine years.

Mai Anh Nguyen CCAA National Women's Basketball convenor said, " We are extremely excited that Dawson College will be hosting the Women’s National championship; their college is situated in downtown Montreal, providing the visiting teams an opportunity to be in the heart of Montreal. The Women’s Basketball program at Dawson College has had great success in the past 10 years representing the RSEQ at many National Championships, and with all their experience attending Nationals, they will surely provide an incredible experience to all the student athletes across Canada."

“We are very pleased to have the privilege of hosting the top collegiate women’s basketball teams of the CCAA for this major competition at Dawson in March 2026. said Sébastien Rivest, Manager of Athletics and Student Services. "Our commitment is to provide the best possible experience for the participants while allowing the province's basketball community to benefit from this event.”

Montreal, known for its vibrant culture and world-class hospitality, provides the perfect backdrop for this prestigious event. Teams and fans will benefit from the city’s accessibility and top-tier accommodations.

The championship will be handed off to Dawson College following the 2025 edition hosted by St-Thomas University from March 11–15 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.