Charlotte, NC (April 14, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce that the 2025 CIAA Softball Championship will be held in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and hosted by Claflin University. The championship tournament is set to take place May 1 – May 3, 2025, at the Orangeburg Recreation Center.

The City of Orangeburg has been selected to host the CIAA Softball Championship through 2027, solidifying its role as a key partner in the continued growth and visibility of CIAA softball.

“We’re thrilled to bring the excitement of the CIAA Softball Championship to Orangeburg and Claflin University,” said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. “This multi-year partnership is a testament to the city’s commitment to supporting student-athletes and providing a first-class championship experience.”

About the CIAA 

Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019. 

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 13 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University.