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
Valid Jan 15 — Dec 31
Experience More in Pensacola – Save 15%
Make the most of your Pensacola getaway with 15% off your stay at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pensacola. Our central location puts you within walking…
Valid Jan 12 — Dec 31
Military Monday
Shop Unique Boutique for our Military Monday and receive a 10% discount on any one item in the store (excludes local artisans work) Just ask…
Valid Mar 10 — May 31
Courtyard Pensacola I‑10 West 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Qualifier 15% off Special Discount
Special Offer 15% Discount We would be delighted to host your team and provide a comfortable stay. Our hotel is conveniently located near UWF, as…
Valid Nov 24, 2025 — Dec 31
Black Friday: Save 30% OFF Stays!
Our BIGGEST sale of the year is officially here! Save 30% on stays at our stunning Gulf Coast resorts, homes and condos. Use promo code…
Valid Nov 05, 2025 — Mar 01, 2027
All You Can Eat Sushi & Kitchen
All You Can Eat Sushi, Chicken Wings, Tacos, and more — served fresh every Monday through Saturday from 11AM to 3PM at Margarita’s Fusion &…
Valid Nov 05, 2025 — Mar 01, 2027
99c Wings & $3 Margarita’s Mondays
$3 Margaritas & 99¢ Chicken Wings — all day Mondays at Margarita’s Fusion & Bar! 🍗 Start your week the right way.
Valid Oct 24, 2025 — Dec 31
Military Discount
Beach Getaways offers a discount for military. Call 800-488-8978 ext. 1 for more details.
Valid Sep 15, 2025 — Oct 23
Thursday Girl Dinner
Thursday nights just got way more fun! Girl Dinner isn’t just for the girls, everyone’s invited. For only $10, you’ll get your choice of fries…
Valid Sep 11, 2025 — Sep 11, 2030
Military discount
Active and retired military can receive a $50 discount on Basic Keelboat certification classes. Visit americansailing.com and click on Veterans Program to file your status…
Valid Aug 11, 2025 — Mar 31, 2029
Five Eleven Military Special
We’re proud to honor those who serve. Our 10% military discount is available for all event rentals, from weddings and receptions to corporate gatherings and…
Valid Aug 05, 2025 — Jun 30, 2035
Proud to Serve Those Who Serve
Proud to Serve Those Who Serve At Rodeway Inn – Davis Hwy, Pensacola, we proudly offer a 5% military discount as a small token of…
Valid Jul 29, 2025 — Jul 29, 2035
Military & Government Travelers: Special Per Diem Rate
At Pensacola Suites, we proudly honor those who serve. Military and government travelers can now enjoy exclusive discounted rates that fall below the approved daily…
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.
