INDIANAPOLIS (December 16, 2025) – Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will serve as the host venue for the 37th annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, set for Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. ET. The contest will be broadcast nationally at Noon on Sunday, April 5 on ESPN.

This marks the eighth time the event returns to the Hoosier State for one of college basketball’s premier showcase events and the fourth time the competition will be staged inside the storied home of the Butler Bulldogs.

The 36th edition of the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships once again serves as a table-setter for the final weekend of the college basketball season. Each year, the nation’s elite men’s and women’s 3-point shooters and high-flying dunkers put their skills on display, energizing fans as the sport prepares to crown its national champions. Thousands of fans of all ages enjoy a family-friendly experience that brings them closer to the excitement of college basketball’s biggest stage.

A 24-hour ticket presale begins on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET. to be eligible for the presale, fans should log on to www.collegeslam.com/tickets to register. The open public sale is set for Thursday at 11 a.m.

Participants over the years include some of basketball’s all-time greats and legendary lottery picks – Gary Payton, Steve Nash, Cappie Pondexter and Odyssey Sims – as well as unforgettable tournament standouts like Kris Jenkins, Jack Gohlke, Dyaisha Fair and Ariel Atkins.

A complete roster of participants for the 2026 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will be announced closer to the event. For more information, visit CollegeSlam.com, and follow on X (@CollegeSLAM) and Instagram (@College_Slam).