HBCUAC 2025 Hope Credit Union Baseball Championship to be Held in North Little Rock, Arkansas

North Little Rock, Ark. [April 4, 2025] – The HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) is proud to announce that the 2025 Hope Credit Union Baseball Championship will take place at CHI St. Vincent Field at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Games are scheduled to be played from Wednesday, April 30 to Sunday, May 4. The championship will be hosted by North Little Rock Tourism in collaboration with the Arkansas Travelers. Fans can get information about this year's championship, purchase tickets, and view the schedule of play on the HBCUAC Baseball Tournament Central page.

In a press conference on February 11, HBCUAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes officially announced that North Little Rock Tourism, in partnership with the Arkansas Travelers, secured the winning bid to host this highly anticipated event.

"We are excited to bring the HBCUAC Hope Credit Union Baseball Championship to North Little Rock," said Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes. "This event is more than just baseball; it's a celebration of the rich history, talent, and community spirit of HBCU athletics. We look forward to an unforgettable championship experience in this incredible venue."

As part of this year's championship festivities, the HBCUAC will host Alpha Kappa Alpha Day on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. CT. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Regional Director Dr. Shawn Emerson Simmons will be in attendance to kick off a night of celebration and activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with members of the organization, as well as enjoy unique activities between innings.

The HBCU Athletic Conference, North Little Rock Tourism, Arkansas Travelers, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., invite the community to come out and support this exciting championship.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Travs.com/HBCUACTickets.

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About the HBCU Athletic Conference
The HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) is the only HBCU conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The HBCUAC membership includes Dillard University (LA), Fisk University (TN), Oakwood University (AL), Philander Smith University (AR), Rust College (MS), Southern University at New Orleans (LA), Stillman College (AL), Talladega College (AL), Tougaloo College (MS), University of the Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), Voorhees University (SC), Wilberforce University (OH), and Wiley University (TX). HBCUAC sponsors championships in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's track and field, women's volleyball, softball, and baseball. In 2022, the HBCUAC secured the largest media rights deal in conference and NAIA history, signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Urban Edge Network. On July 1, 2024, the conference rebranded from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) to the HBCU Athletic Conference, marking a new era for the conference that embodies the makeup of its membership. For more information, visit hbcuac.org, and follow the league on social media using the handle @hbcuac.

About the Arkansas Travelers
Founded in 1901, the Arkansas Travelers are the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and call CHI St. Vincent Field at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock home. The Travs claimed their seventh Texas League Championship in 2024! For all the latest information with the club and events at the ballpark, log on to travs.com or follow the Travelers on Facebook (/ArkansasTravelers), Instagram (@artravs), Threads (@artravs) and Twitter/X (@artravs). Dickey-Stephens Park is a cashless facility, and the Travelers have a clear bag policy for all events.

For more information, please contact:
Dani Wright
Dir. of Strategic Communications
HBCUAC
communications@hbcuac.org
(504) 321-3362