The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, Richmond Region Tourism, and Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority are proud to announce the return of the Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments in 2025. Taking place over the first two weekends in April, the Championships will be held at the state-of-the-art Henrico Sports & Event Center in Henrico, Virginia.
“We are thrilled to welcome the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships back to Richmond in 2025,” commented Hunter Leemon, Sportable Chief Executive Officer. “We were blown away by the success of last year’s tournament that drew nearly 10,000 spectators and resulted in an economic impact to the Richmond region of more than $1.1 million. We are grateful for the support of the NWBA, Richmond Region Tourism, Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, and many generous partners for the opportunity to host this world class event once again.”
“Richmond Region Tourism and its partners are very proud to host the championships again next year,” said Jerrine Lee, VP of Sales at Richmond Region Tourism. “Our community is committed to making sure guests have a great experience on and off the court. We look forward to cheering on these incredible athletes during this action-packed tournament in 2025.”
The top 16 ranked wheelchair basketball teams for each Adult Division (I, II, III) will earn an invitation to their respective divisions’ national tournament April 11-13, 2025. The top 32 ranked teams for Varsity level and the top 16 ranked teams from Prep level will earn an invitation to participate in the NWBA Varsity and Prep Wheelchair Basketball National Championships one week prior, April 4-6, 2025. In total, 96 teams and over 1,100 wheelchair basketball players will compete for a coveted national title during the two events.
The host venue, Henrico Sports & Events Center, opened in November 2023 and features more than 185,000-square feet of adaptable event space. The NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments will utilize all 12 basketball courts for games, vendors, and meeting spaces, culminating in the Championship games held in the 3,500-seat arena.
About Sportable Since 2005, Sportable has created opportunities and transformed lives through sport for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. The non-profit organization provides sporting opportunities to more than 400 athletes of all ages by offering competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs year-round. By fostering a fun, inclusive, competitive, and accessible environment, Sportable transforms the lives of athletes and frees them to see beyond their disabilities, enhances their peer relationships and helps them to reach their personal finish line. To make an impact today, visit Sportable.com/donate.
About the National Wheelchair Basketball Association The National Wheelchair Basketball Association is the recognized National Organization for Wheelchair Basketball by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation and the High Performance Management Organization by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The NWBA trains and selects teams for participation in the Paralympic Games, World Championships, and other international competitions. The NWBA was founded in 1949, and today consists of seven divisions including: Adult Division (I, II and III), Women’s Division, Intercollegiate Men’s Division, Intercollegiate Women’s Division, Junior Division and Military Division. For more information, visit: www.nwba.org.
