In April, the Henrico Sports & Event Center will be the center of intense competition as the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Adult and Junior Division National Championships return for a second year. With 104 teams and more than 1,200 athletes ready to battle for supremacy, the tournament promises high-energy action and unforgettable moments on the court.

“We are thrilled to bring these championships back to Richmond in 2025,” said Matt Pierre, President of the NWBA Board of Directors and a National Tournaments Evaluation Team representative. “Last year, the city and its partners set a new standard for excellence, and we’re eager to build on that success.”

The Henrico Sports & Event Center, which opened in 2023, offers 115,000 square feet of event space and 12 basketball courts. The 2024 tournament generated a significant economic impact, bringing in over $1.1 million in direct tourism spending, including roughly $672,000 from the junior event and $455,000 from the adult event, according to the Destination International Event Impact Calculator Model.

Dennis Bickmeier, executive director of the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, looks forward to hosting the event again.

“Hosting the tournament for the second year in a row reinforces the area’s reputation as a premier destination for adaptive sports,” Bickmeier said. “We look forward to another exciting display of athleticism and competition.”