Jacksonville to host Upshot League women’s basketball championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Jacksonville's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena will host the inaugural Upshot League women's basketball championship on August 29 at 7 p.m. The game will feature the top two teams from the regular season. Currently, the Jacksonville Waves lead the league with a 17-4 record, with all playoff teams still in contention. Alongside the game, events including a coaches' clinic and a fan fest are scheduled, culminating with the presentation of the Upshot MVP trophy. Expansion plans for the league include potential teams in Nashville and Baltimore starting in 2027.
- •Championship game scheduled for August 29 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
- •Jacksonville Waves lead the regular season with a 17-4 record.
- •Events include a coaches' clinic and fan fest before the game.
- •Upshot MVP trophy presentation honors Ann Meyers Drysdale.
- •League expansion planned for Nashville and Baltimore in 2027.
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville to host inaugural Upshot League basketball championship
"The inaugural Upshot League women's basketball championship game is coming to Northeast Florida at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
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