Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Awarded Three-Year Hosting Rights for Men’s & Women’s Soccer Championship
Shreveport-Bossier, LA – October 3, 2025 – The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) is proud to announce that the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission has been awarded the winning bid to host the HBCUAC Men's and Women's Soccer Championship through 2027. The championship will take place in Shreveport, La., at Lee Hedges Stadium, bringing together six member institutions for four days of competition and celebration of HBCU athletic excellence. SBSC also hosts the HBCUAC Volleyball and Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
The 2025 HBCUAC Soccer Championships will take place November 4-7. Details about the championship will be available by October 7 on the HBCUAC Tournament Central.
"We are excited to bring our Men's and Women's Soccer Championship to Shreveport-Bossier," said HBCUAC Commissioner Kiki Baker Barnes, PhD. "The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission presented a dynamic vision that aligns perfectly with our mission of elevating the student-athlete experience, engaging local communities, and celebrating the culture of HBCUs. We look forward to creating a memorable championship atmosphere for our teams, fans, and the community."
The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, known for its success in hosting regional and national sporting events, is preparing to showcase the city's facilities, hospitality, and cultural vibrancy to student-athletes, coaches, and fans traveling from across the country.
"We are honored to partner with the HBCU Athletic Conference to host its Soccer Championship," said SBSC Director of Sports Sara Nelms. "This event will not only highlight the incredible talent and tradition of HBCU athletics but also provide an economic boost and cultural celebration for our community. We are committed to delivering an unforgettable experience for all involved."
In addition to the on-field action, the HBCUAC Soccer Championship will feature community engagement opportunities, fan experiences, and celebrations of HBCU heritage, ensuring that the event leaves a lasting impact on the region.
For more information about the HBCU Athletic Conference and its championship events, please visit www.hbcuac.org.
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About the HBCU Athletic Conference
The HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) is the only HBCU conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The HBCUAC membership includes Dillard University (LA), Fisk University (TN), Huston-Tillotson University (TX), Oakwood University (AL), Paul Quinn College (TX), Philander Smith University (AR), Rust College (MS), Southern University at New Orleans (LA), Stillman College (AL), Talladega College (AL), Tougaloo College (MS), University of the Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), Voorhees University (SC), Wilberforce University (OH), and Wiley University (TX). HBCUAC sponsors championships in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track and field, women's volleyball, softball, and baseball. In 2022, the HBCUAC secured the largest media rights deal in conference and NAIA history, signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Urban Edge Network. On July 1, 2024, the conference rebranded from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) to the HBCU Athletic Conference, marking a new era for the conference that embodies the makeup of its membership. For more information, visit hbcuac.org.