City of Huntsville secures bid to host multiple NCAA national championships

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WHNT ) — The City of Huntsville will host multiple NCAA national championships in the coming years, the Huntsville Sports Commission announced Wednesday.

In 2027, the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships will be held at John Hunt Park, and the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships will be held at Joe Davis Stadium.

Both championships will be the first NCAA national championships hosted in Huntsville.

The Huntsville Sports Commission said being selected as host will allow the city to showcase its ability to host large-scale sporting championships.

“This is an incredible opportunity for our city to shine as a destination for world-class competition,” said Huntsville Sports Commission Executive Director Mark Russell. ” We’re confident that our community, our course, and our hospitality will provide an outstanding experience for everyone involved.”

In addition to those National Championships, Huntsville has also been chosen to host the NCAA Division II South Region Cross Country Championships in 2026 and the NCAA Division I South Region Cross Country Championships in 2027.

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The upcoming schedule for postseason NCAA events in Huntsville is as follows:

• 2024 Division II South Regional – Cross Country
• 2025 Division I South Regional – Cross Country
• 2026 Division II South Regional – Cross Country
• 2027 Division I South Regional – Cross Country
• 2027 Division II National Championship – Cross Country
• 2027 Division II Men’s & Women’s Soccer National Championship

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