Places to Stay
From beachfront condominiums and lavish resorts to primitive campgrounds and rustic outposts, the Pensacola Bay Area offers accommodations to suit every lifestyle and budget.
Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championship
March 3 - 9, 2026
March 3 - 9, 2026, all 14 Sun Belt teams will compete in the single-elimination Sun Belt Basketball Championship Tournament. Both the men's and women’s tournaments will take place at the Pensacola Bay Center.
For one week, watch some of the best athletes in college basketball face off for their chance to win big to make it to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men and Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Enjoy high-action games, entertainment from team bands and cheer squads, Fan Fest, a dribble drive, and more throughout the week! Read below for full details and to explore tickets!
Sun Belt Offers
15% Military Discount
We are proud to offer a special discount for our brave military personnel. Enjoy a 15% discount on all event bookings at our venue as…
Valid Jun 02 — Nov 21
Springhill Suites Pensacola Warrington Youth Sports Basketball Series
Need 10+ rooms for your team? Reach out to our Sales & Service Coordinator, MJ Aragon, to set up a group rate! Give her a…
Valid Jun 02 — Nov 21
Springhill Suites Pensacola BASE White Sands World Series
Need 10+ rooms for your team? Reach out to our Sales & Service Coordinator, MJ Aragon, to set up a group rate! Give her a…
Valid Jun 02 — Nov 21
Springhill Suites Pensacola USSSA Baseball
Need 10+ rooms for your team? Reach out to our Sales & Service Coordinator, MJ Aragon, to set up a group rate! Give her a…
Valid May 01 — Jun 15
Save 25%-30% at the Renfroe Pecan Weekly Secret Sale
Join us at Renfroe Pecan Company on Main Street for our Spring Secret Sale! Each week, we’ll feature a new category of home décor and…
Valid May 07 — Jan 01, 2027
Happy Hour at Baja!
Happy Hour at Baja Coastal Kitchen Monday - Friday • 3 PM - 6 PM BOGO House Margaritas $5 any tacos
Valid Apr 30 — Jun 20
Home2 Suites by Hilton I‑10 @ N Davis Hwy 2026 Blizzard Series- Five Flags Speedway
2026 Blizzard Series Special Heading to Pensacola for the 2026 Blizzard Series at Five Flags Speedway? Stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Pensacola I-10/Davis Hwy…
Valid Apr 30 — Jun 16
Comfort Inn Pensacola 2026 Blizzard Series- Five Flags Speedway
Book now & save! 2026 Blizzard Series- Five Flags Speedway event is around the corner. We are offering discounted rates. Includes breakfast & parking.
Valid Apr 29 — Dec 30
Taco Tuesday at Baja Coastal Kitchen
Taco Tuesday, the Baja way! All day long, enjoy: $2 OFF all tacos $2 OFF specialty drinks From bold coastal flavors to your favorite sips…
Valid Apr 22 — Jul 13
stayAPT Suites Summer Sports Events Promotion
Enjoy 15% off nightly rate for all sporting events this summer! Click on the link to confirm your reservation or call the hotel directly at 850.565.3600.
Valid Jun 26 — Jul 11
Home2 Suites 2026 BASE White Sand World Series
Stay & Play in Paradise – Special Event Rate! Headed to BASE White Sand World Series? Make the most of your trip with sun, sand…
Valid Apr 08 — Jun 09
Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport BASE White Sand World Series
Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport is proud to partner with BASE White Sand World Series! We're offering a special discount of $179.00 + 18% tax on…
Itinerary: Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championship
Start planning your trip to Pensacola now with this Sun Belt Itinerary. Explore all the things to do, places to stay, and more in Pensacola while you're here.
Promotion Schedule
The Sun Belt Conference will be offering a number of promotions for families throughout this year’s championships, with ticket promotions available exclusively in-person at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office.
YOUTH NIGHT
On Wednesday, March 4, all youth—age 13 and under—will receive free admission to the 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. games.
EDUCATION NIGHT
On Thursday, March 5, all K-12 students and Escambia County faculty, staff and administrators will receive free admission to the 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. games. All college students with a valid student ID will receive 50 percent off admission.
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT
On Friday, March 6, all active-duty military and veterans with a valid military ID—along with anyone in their party—may purchase $6 center bowl reserved tickets to the 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. games.
FAN FEST & DRIBBLE DRIVE
On Saturday, March 7, all fans are invited to the free Fan Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Pensacola Bay Center with live music from Loaded Goat rock band. Youth ages 3-12 may also register for the free Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Dribble Drive at SunBeltSports.org/DribbleDrive. Participants will receive a free t-shirt, a free basketball and two free tickets to the women’s quarterfinal game at 2:30 p.m.
SEMIFINAL SUNDAY & BABY RACE
Children ages 6-15 months may register to compete in the Baby Race presented by Dillard’s at halftime of the 2:00 p.m. game. Participants will receive two free tickets to the women’s semifinal game at 2:00 p.m. Register at sunbeltsports.org/BABYRACE
CHAMPIONSHIP MONDAY & DUELING PIANO SHOW
On Monday, March 9, please join us for Championship Monday, where two teams will cut down the nets and punch their tickets to March Madness. The Sun Belt women’s basketball championship game will be nationally broadcast at 1 p.m. CT on ESPNU, with the Sun Belt men’s basketball championship game to follow at 6 p.m. CT on either ESPN or ESPN2. Both championship games will feature a halftime performance from Rosie O’Grady’s Dueling Piano Show from Seville Quarter.
