Jul 22, 2025
After a sell-out crowd in 2024, basketball is back for a second year in Boutwell Auditorium. Formerly Bama in Boutwell, Ballin in Boutwell, presented by Nike and Hibbett, will tip off the week of October 13 and will feature four games throughout the week.
Expanding from last year, this year's Ballin in Boutwell, presented by Nike and Hibbett, will feature both men's and women's games, and showcase four in-state programs, including Auburn, Alabama, Samford, and Alabama A&M.
“We’re excited to build off the momentum from the inaugural event last year and expand the event to feature more games and teams,” said Jared Briskin, President Chief Executive Officer of Hibbett. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our 80th anniversary of calling Birmingham home than growing this event and celebrating basketball in our city alongside Nike. We’re committed to investing in Birmingham and the loyal Nike and Hibbett customers. This year’s event will offer fans even more unique experiences only available at the Ballin in Boutwell games.”
Ballin in Boutwell puts fans at the center, offering a perfect view of the on-court action from every seat and immersive experiences throughout Boutwell Auditorium.
“On behalf of the city of Birmingham, we’re thrilled to host the second edition of Ballin in Boutwell and these exclusive exhibition games in Boutwell Auditorium,” said Mayor Randall Woodfin, City of Birmingham Mayor. “Birmingham is a true basketball city, home to passionate fans and a community deeply rooted in the game. Ballin in Boutwell brings a new level of premium college basketball to the Magic City. For 80 years, Hibbett has proudly called Birmingham home, and we’re grateful for their continued commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences like this one to our city.”
The week’s schedule is as follows:
Monday, October 13 - Samford men’s basketball team vs. Alabama A&M men’s basketball team
Wednesday, October 15 - Auburn men’s basketball team vs. Oklahoma State men’s basketball team
Thursday, October 16 - Alabama women’s basketball team vs. Florida State women’s basketball team
Thursday, October 16 - Alabama men’s basketball team vs. Florida State men’s basketball team
Tickets are on sale now at ballininboutwell.com. For more information about the game or to schedule an interview with a representative from Knight Eady, Hibbett, or the City of Birmingham, please email Katie Evers, [email protected].
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