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Air Force Women, Army Men win Armed Forces Basketball Championship
Service members compete during the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at Paige Field House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 17, 2026. Service members competed for championship honors while representing their respective services. The Armed Forces Basketball Championship brings together service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard athletes), and Air Force (with Space Force athletes) to compete at the national level. Armed Forces Sports promotes physical fitness, provides competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, supports recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthens partnerships through sports diplomacy. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ray Robinson III)
May 18, 2026 - As the 2026 Armed Forces Sports Basketball Championship concluded, the champions had been crowned. The U.S. Air Force women’s team soared to victory with an undefeated streak, claiming their third consecutive title. On the men's side, the U.S. Army team fought fiercely, pushing their game into overtime to reclaim their place at the top, making it their first championship win since 2022.
Let the 2026 Armed Forces Basketball Championship event begin
Service members compete during the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at Paige Field House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 14, 2026. Service members competed for championship honors while representing their respective services. The Armed Forces Basketball Championship brings together service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard athletes), and Air Force (with Space Force athletes) to compete at the national level. Armed Forces Sports promotes physical fitness, provides competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, supports recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthens partnerships through sports diplomacy. (Department of War photo by Elijah Light)
May 15, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Basketball Championship event begins May 12th, with a beautiful opening ceremony as athletes from all branches come together to pour their hearts out onto the court, giving their absolute best with every play.
2026 Armed Forces Basketball Championship Opens in California
Service members compete during the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at Paige Field House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 12, 2026. Service members competed for championship honors while representing their respective services. The Armed Forces Basketball Championship brings together service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard athletes), and Air Force (with Space Force athletes) to compete at the national level. Armed Forces Sports promotes physical fitness, provides competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, supports recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthens partnerships through sports diplomacy. (Department of War photo by Elijah Light)
May 11, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Basketball Championship kicks off May 12 with a variety of highly skilled athletes from across the country coming together to compete for first place. The event brings together the U.S. military branches in celebration of the athletes’ dedication and skill, displaying the outcome of consistent discipline and fostering unity within the armed forces community.
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