The NCAA Convention is the Association’s annual gathering that brings together delegates and leaders from all three divisions for four days of education, legislation and celebration. All official Convention activities — including educational sessions, business meetings, and awards presentations — will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland from Tuesday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The Gaylord will also serve as the primary location for hotel accommodations and meeting space.

Registration

All official Convention activities — including education sessions, business meetings, awards presentations and other programming — will take place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The resort will also serve as the primary location for hotel accommodations and meeting space for the duration of the event.

Registration Information

• Registration for the 2026 NCAA Convention will open on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 and close on Friday, January 2, 2026. On-site registration will be available only to members needing to attend for NCAA business sessions beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
• The deadline for non-member registrations is Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. Eastern time and subject to approval by the NCAA. No non-member registrations will be accepted after this deadline.
• Registration fee is based on membership status and registration date. The fee schedule is as follows:
  • Sept. 10 - Oct. 10
    • NCAA members - $325.
    • Non-NCAA members - $650.
    • Exploratory member schools - $325.
    • Current undergraduate college students - $50.
      • Will be required to use show a valid college ID card and proof of undergraduate status at registration.
  • Oct. 11 - Nov. 28
    • NCAA members - $450.
    • Non-NCAA members - $650.
    • Exploratory member schools - $450.
    • Current undergraduate college students - $50.
      • Will be required to show a valid college ID card and proof of undergraduate status at registration.
  • Nov. 29 - Jan. 2
    • NCAA members - $600.
    • Non-NCAA members - $850
      • Through Dec. 5 only and subject to NCAA approval.
    • Exploratory member schools - $600.
    • Current undergraduate college students - $50.
      • Will be required to show a valid college ID card and proof of undergraduate status at registration.
• Registration fee includes entry to each of the following:
  • Reception on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Additional tickets are available for $40.
  • Delegate breakfasts on Thursday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 16, 7-8 a.m.
• Registration confirmation will be sent via email immediately after you finalize your registration. This confirmation email serves as a receipt and includes your hotel request and other event information. 

Registration Opens September 10

Meeting Space Requests

• All meetings will be held within the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
• Individuals or groups requesting meeting space must complete the meeting request form by Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Meeting requests after this date may not be accommodated.
• The NCAA reserves the right to refuse a meeting request by any individual or group for any reason.
• Please do not call the hotel directly for meeting room requests/availability; all meeting room requests/availability should be directed to Short's Travel Management.

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Hotel Accommodations

Lodging costs are not included in the registration fee and must be submitted separately. During online registration, you may request a hotel room at the convention rate. Reservation confirmation details will be emailed after you register, with hotel confirmation numbers sent in mid-December.

Please do not call the hotel directly to confirm your registration; all hotel questions should be directed to Short's Travel Management.

The below rates are based on single through quad occupancy, per room, per night, and are subject to total taxes, currently at 18%. The rate below is inclusive of the hotel’s resort fee. 

• Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center - $298
• Westin Washington National Harbor - $279
• Residence Inn National Harbor - $239
• Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor - $239

All overflow hotel accommodations are within a 2-minute walk of the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.

Schedule

Please note details are subject to change.

Full Schedule of Events Coming Soon

Frequently Asked Questions

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