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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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Schedule and Results

May 12 (Tuesday)

Game 1 USMC 66 - Army 75 (W)     Box Score    
Game 2 USMC 67 - Army 75 (M)     Box Score    
Game 3 Navy 56 - USAF 60 (W)      Box Score    
Game 4 Navy 93 - USAF 86 (M)       Box Score    
 
May 13 (Wednesday)

Game 5 Army 57 - Navy 51 (W)       Box Score    
Game 6 Army 73 - Navy 72 (M)        Box Score    
Game 7 USAF 72 - USMC 47 (W)      Box Score    
Game 8 USAF 74 - USMC 70 (M)       Box Score    
 
May 14 (Thursday)
  
Game 9 USMC 62 - Navy 86 (W)      Box Score    
Game 10 USMC 58 - Navy 57 (M)    Box Score    
Game 11 USAF 62 - Army 57 (W)    Box Score    
Game 12 USAF 85 - Army 82 (M)     Box Score    
 
May 15 (Friday)

Practice/Community Engagement 
 
May 16 (Saturday)
 
Single Elimination Bracket Begins 
Game 13 Army 68 - Navy 55 (W)            Box Score    
Game 14 Army 76 - USMC 67 (M)           Box Score    
Game 15 USMC 45 - USAF 66 (W)           Box Score    
Game 16 Navy 87 - USAF 83  (M)           Box Score    
 
May 17(Sunday)

Championship Round 
Consolation Game USMC 63 - Navy 76 (W)                        Box Score    
Consolation Game USMC 65 - USAF 76 (M)                        Box Score    
Championship Game Army 52 - USAF 73 (W)                    Box Score    
Championship Game Navy 70 - Army 72  OT (M)               Box Score    

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Standings

FINAL STANDINGS (after elimination bracket)

WOMEN  

    W L PF PA Diff.
1st USAF 5 0 333 257 76
2nd Army 3 2 309 307 2
3rd Navy 2 3 324 310 14
4th USMC 0 5 283 375 -92
Based on Championship and Consolation Games

 

MEN  

    W L PF PA Diff.
1st Army 4 1 378 361 17
2nd Navy 2 3 379 372 7
3rd USAF 3 2 404 397 7
4th USMC 1 4 327 358 -31
Based on Championship and Consolation Games

 

 

ROUND ROBIN STANDINGS

WOMEN  

    W L PF PA Diff.
1st USAF 3 0 194 160 34
2nd Army 2 1 189 179 10
3rd Navy 1 2 193 179 14
4th USMC 0 3 175 233 -58
 

 

MEN  

    W L PF PA Diff.
1st USAF* 2 1 245 245 0
2nd Army 2 1 230 224 6
3rd USMC* 1 2 195 206 -11
4th Navy 1 2 222 217 5
* Based on Head to Head Results