USIAA Division 1 Championship Tournament Structures & Host Sites:
Notes:
- All games/matches, except for the championship, will be played at the higher-ranked team's stadium/field/arena/etc. unless otherwise specified.
- “*” means the sport is either:
a) a single division sport (1/2/3/4), or
b) a two-division sport (1/2 & 3/4), or
3) has a merged division (1/2, 3, 4 or 1, 2, 3/4).
Sport (Gender) |
Season |
Tournament Structure |
Championship Host Site |
Badminton*(Women) |
Winter |
8-Team Single-Elimination Tournament; the regional champions & runner-ups only. |
Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium in Pasadena, CA. |
Baseball (Men) |
Spring |
Top 64 teams (16 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 16 4-team double-elimination pools and 16-team knockout (best-of-3) |
16 regional sites (4 Northeast, 4 Midwest, 4 South, and 4 West) & 1 National Site (TD Ameritrade Park (24,505) in Omaha, NE). |
Basketball (M/W) |
Winter |
Top 72 teams (18 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 16-team single-elimination pools (with 1 wildcard round in each bracket) and 4-team knockout |
4 regional sites (1 Northeast, 1 Midwest, 1 South, and 1 West) for Elite 8; The Final Four & the Championship rotates between the following: 1) AT&T Stadium (108,713), 2) Dome at America's Center (75,000) 3) Ford Field (78,000) 4) Mercedes-Benz Stadium (83,000) 5) Lucas Oil Stadium (70,000) 6) Mercedes-Benz Superdome (55,675) 7) NRG Stadium (80,000) 8) University of Phoenix Stadium (72,200) 9) U.S. Bank Stadium (70,000) 10) Alamodome (39,500-70,000) |
Bowling* (Coed) |
Year-round |
Top 24 teams (6 per super-region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 6-team single elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
Emerald Bowl in Houston, TX. |
Cheerleading*(Coed) |
Fall/Spring |
Top 32 teams (8 per super-region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
Arena-Auditorium (15,028) in Laramie, WY. |
Cross Country (M/W) |
Fall |
The top 7 runners from the top 8 schools from each region (i.e. 32 total teams) in addition to the top 7 independent players from each region (i.e. 28 runners) from teams that didn't make the nationals (for a total of 252 total runners) will compete in the nationals. The team with the fewest points receives the USIAA team title, while the fastest runner. wins the individual title. |
LaVern Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute, IN. |
Equestrian* (Coed) |
Year-round |
Top 6 athletes in each event from each super region compete; Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and the team with the most points receives the USIAA team title. |
Extraco Events Center (9,000) in Waco, TX. |
Fencing* (Coed) |
Spring |
Top 6 athletes in each event from each super region compete; Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and the team with the most points receives the USIAA team title |
Steelwood Athletic Training Facility in Columbus, OH. |
Football - American 11-Man or 9-Man (Men) |
Fall |
Top 32 teams (8 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout |
Rotates between the 6 bowls previously as the CFP bowls in a 6-year cycle: 1) Rose Bowl (92,542) 2) Hard Rock Stadium (75,540) 3) Mercedes-Benz Superdome (73,208) 4) AT&T Stadium (80,000) 5) Mercedes-Benz Stadium (75,000) 6) University of Phoenix Stadium (63,400) |
Football - Arena* (M/W) |
Spring |
Top 12 teams (3 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 3-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout |
Alternates between the 2 stadiums in a 2-year cycle: Royal Farms Arena (11,271) In Baltimore, MD Resch Center (8,600) in Green Bay, WI. |
Football - Sprint* (Coed) |
Fall |
Top 16 teams (4 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 4-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout |
Alternates between the 2 stadiums in a 2-year cycle: Salem Stadium (7,157) in Salem, VA. Barron Stadium (6,500) in Rome, GA. |
Golf (M/W) |
Year-round |
The top 7 players from the 4 schools from each region (i.e. 16 total teams) in addition to the top 11 independent players from each region (i.e. 44 players) from teams that didn't make the nationals (for a total of 156 total players) will compete in the national championship. |
Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, KS. |
Gymnastics* (M/W) |
Spring |
Men's = Top 2 athletes per school in each event. Women's = Top 5 athletes per school in each event. |
Men's = Christl Arena (5,043) in West Point, NY. Women's = Crisler Center (12,707) in Ann Arbor, MI. |
Ice Hockey* (M/W) |
Winter |
Men's = Top 32 teams (8 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout Women's = Top 16 teams (4 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 4-team round-robin pools and 4-team knockout. |
Scottrade Center (19,150) in St. Louis, MO |
Lacrosse (M/W) |
Spring |
Men's = Top 24 teams (6 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 6-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. Women's = Top 32 teams (8 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout |
Men's = Lincoln Financial Field (68,500) in Philadelphia, PA. Women's = PPL Park (18,500) in Philadelphia, PA. |
Marksmanship* (Coed) |
Winter |
Top athlete per gender (1 male & 1 female) per super region in each event. |
CFSB Center (8,602) in Murray, KY. |
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) (M/W) |
Winter |
Top 32 teams (8 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
MGM Grand Garden Arena (17,157) in Las Vegas, NV. |
Rodeo* (M/W) |
Fall |
12-Team Single-Elimination Tournament; Top 3 teams per super region only. |
AT&T Center (16,151) in San Antonio, TX. |
Rowing* (M/W) |
Fall/Spring |
12-Team Single-Elimination Tournament; Top 3 teams per super region only. |
Sarasota, FL. |
Rugby (7's) (M/W) |
Fall |
Top 24 teams (6 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 6-team round -robin pools and 4-team knockout. |
Men's = BBVA Compass Stadium (22,039) in Houston, TX. Women's = Avaya Stadium (18,000) in San Jose, CA |
Rugby (15's) (M/W) |
Spring |
Top 32 teams (8 per region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
Sam Boyd Stadium (36,800) in Las Vegas, NV. |
Sailing* (Coed) |
Fall |
2 8-team Invitationals (1 Fall & 1 Spring); Regional champions and runner-ups only. |
Rotates between the 4 regions each year. |
Skiing & Snowboarding* (Coed) |
Winter |
12-team Olympic format Invitational; Top 3 teams per super region only. |
Cannon Mountain in Franconia, NH. |
Soccer (M/W) |
Fall |
Top 48 teams (12 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 12-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
Men's = Orlando City Stadium (25,500) in Orlando, FL. Women's = Toyota Stadium (20,500) in Frisco, TX. |
Softball (Fast-pitch) (Women) |
Spring |
Top 64 teams (16 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 16-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
ASA Hall of Fame Stadium (7,300) In Oklahoma City, OK. |
Softball (Slow-pitch) (Coed) |
Fall |
Top 32 teams (8 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
ASA Hall of Fame Stadium (7,300) In Oklahoma City, OK. |
Squash* (M/W) |
Winter |
12-Team Single-Elimination Tournament; Top 3 teams per super region only. |
Highest ranking school in the tournament. |
Swimming & Diving (M/W) |
Winter |
32-Team Olympic-format invitational; Max of 8 schools per super region. |
Men's = Indiana University Natatorium (4,700) in Indianapolis, IN. Women's = Georgia Tech Aquatic Center (1,900) in Atlanta, GA. |
Tennis (M/W) |
Year-round |
Top 64 teams (16 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 16-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout - crowns a team, individual, and doubles champion. |
Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, GA. |
Track & Field (Indoor) (M/W) |
Winter |
Top 8 athletes in each event from each super region compete; Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and the team with the most points receives the USIAA team title |
Randal Tyson Track Center (5,500) in Fayetteville, AR. |
Track & Field (Outdoor) (M/W) |
Spring |
Top 8 athletes in each event from each super region compete; Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and the team with the most points receives the USIAA team title |
Hayward Field (10,500) in Eugene, OR. |
Triathlon* (Coed) |
Fall |
The top 12 athletes from the 4 schools from each region (i.e., 16 total teams) in addition to the top 12 independent athletes from each region (i.e., 48 athletes; 24 men & 24 women) from teams that didn't make the nationals (for a total of 240 total athletes) will compete in the nationals. The team with the fewest points receives the USIAA team title, while the fastest athlete from each gender win the individual titles. |
San Francisco, CA (similar to the "Escape from Alcatraz"). |
Ultimate (Frisbee)* (M/W) |
Spring |
Top 32 teams (8 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
Men's = Renton Memorial Stadium (5,500) in Renton, WA. Women's = Cardinal Stadium (3,500) in Washington, DC. |
Volleyball (Indoor) (M*/W) |
M: Spring W: Fall |
Men's = Top 32 teams (8 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. Women's = Top 64 teams (16 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 16-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout |
Men's = KSU Convocation Center (4,792) in Kennesaw, GA. Women's = Sprint Center (18,972) in Kansas City, KS. |
Volleyball (Sand/Beach)* (Women) |
Spring |
Top 24 teams (6 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 6-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
Gulf Shores, AL. |
Water Polo* (M/W) |
M: Fall W: Winter/Spring |
Top 32 teams (8 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 8-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout. |
Spieker Aquatics Center (2,500) in Los Angeles, CA. |
Cricket* (Coed) |
Spring |
.Top 24 teams (6 per super region) with the most USIAA bonus points in a 2-stage tournament: 4 6-team single-elimination pools and 4-team knockout |
Central Broward Regional Park Stadium (20,000) in Lauderhill, FL. |
Powerlifting* (Coed) |
Year-round |
The top 8 athletes (4 men & 4 women) from the 4 schools from each region (i.e., 16 total teams) in addition to the top 8 independent athletes from each region (i.e., 32 athletes; 16 men & 16 women) from teams that didn't make the nationals (for a total of 160 total athletes) will compete in the nationals. The team with the fewest points receives the USIAA team title, while the strongest athlete of each gender wins the individual title. |
Vicksburg, MS. |