For almost two decades, the college basketball season in the nation’s capital has begun with the annual BB&T Classic at the Verizon Center.
The 2011 BB&T Classic Program is Now Available - Download it here!
Save the Date for the 2012 BasketBall Gala and the BB&T Classic, December 1st & 2nd, 2012!
To Order Tickets
Seats will be available through all Ticketmaster Locations or by calling PhoneCharge at (202) 397-SEAT or (410) 547-SEAT.
The Classic benefits The Children's Charities Foundation (CCF). The BB&T Classic weekend also includes "The BasketBALL," a black-tie event attended by representatives of the Classic teams, their coaches, other sports figures, business and community leaders.
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BB&T Classic History
The BB&T Classic Basketball Tournament is a Washington, DC-based basketball tournament that has been held annually since 1995, when it was known as the Franklin National Bank Classic. It is staged at the Verizon Center, on or around the first weekend in December. Organized in 1994 by Peter Teeley former US Ambassador, and a group of Washington-area business and professional leaders, the tournament raises funds for the Children's Charities Foundation, a fund-raising organization that financially supports Washington-area charities
Save the Date!
BasketBall Gala - December 1, 2012
BB&T Classic - December 2, 2012
When you sponsor a table or buy a ticket to the CCF BasketBALL gala, you will receive a PRIORITY SEAT at the BB&T Classic.
The Marriott Washington Wardman Park is the Official Host Hotel for the BB&T Classic and the BasketBALL Gala!
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