The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday morning the 2021 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament is being moved from Washington D.C. to the Greensboro Coliseum.

In a release from the league, the conference said the decision was made due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. will now host the event in 2024 instead, as Greensboro now gets set to host its record 28th ACC Tournament this season.

Last season, the conference tournament ended without a champion. Due to the coronavirus’ initial outbreak, the ACC canceled its quarterfinal rounds of play after having initially eliminating having spectators in the stands. The conference awarded Florida State the trophy, since the Seminoles were the regular season champions.

This year’s tournament is scheduled to run from March 9-13, 2021.

“The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament has enjoyed terrific experiences and hospitality at Capital One Arena,” ACC Commissioner John Swofford said. “We look forward to returning to Washington, D.C., and appreciate Greensboro for welcoming and accommodating us during these unique and challenging times.”

 

Photo via Todd Melet

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

Related Stories
‹
Florida State Hangs On For ACC Semifinal Win After UNC Comeback Falls Short
All season long the UNC men’s basketball team has made a habit out of falling behind early and then having to scramble back in the second half. It worked Thursday night against Virginia Tech and two weeks ago at home against Florida State, but the No. 2 seed Seminoles wouldn’t allow it to happen again […]
Second-Half Surge Propels UNC to ACC Quarterfinal Victory Over Virginia Tech
A spirited second-half effort on Thursday night in Greensboro helped guide the No. 6 seed UNC men’s basketball team to an 81-73 victory over No. 3 seed Virginia Tech in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals. Virginia Tech (15-6) sprinted out to an eight-point lead early in the game and appeared to be the much […]
Greensboro to Host 2023 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament
The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament is making a return to the Greensboro Coliseum in 2023, the league announced on Tuesday, after this year’s tournament was cut short prior to the quarterfinals due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This will mark the 28th time the event has been held in Greensboro, the most by any city […]
UNC Opens ACC Tournament With Dominant Victory Over Virginia Tech
UNC opened its run in the 2020 ACC Tournament with a bang on Tuesday night at the Greensboro Coliseum, rolling to a dominant 78-56 blowout victory over the No. 11 seed Virginia Tech Hokies. Garrison Brooks led the Tar Heels (14-18, 7-14 ACC) with a game-high 20 points, while freshman Armando Bacot added a double-double […]
The Morning News: CHCCS Bus Issue, Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Search, UNC Men's Basketball Schedule
In today's news: UNC scholars study the impact of the CHCCS bus snafu on families, and Chapel Hill seeks a new poet laureate.
UNC Men's Basketball Releases 2026-27 ACC Schedule
The ACC revealed the men’s basketball league schedule for the 2026-27 season Wednesday afternoon. UNC’s league games begin Dec. 30 and end March 6. Mark your calendars 📅 pic.twitter.com/BXaZ7OHdJd — Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) September 9, 2026 The Tar Heels will begin conference play by hosting Cal at the Smith Center Wednesday, Dec. 30. Carolina is […]
The Morning News: Orange County Honors Jamezetta Bedford, Michael Lombardi Resigns
In today's news: Orange County names its new crisis diversion facility after the late County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford.
Michael Malone Announces Full UNC Men's Basketball Coaching Staff
Michael Malone and the UNC men’s basketball program have officially announced the full coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, Malone’s first as head coach of the Tar Heels. Official. pic.twitter.com/KmX5Ct793x — Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) September 3, 2026 The staff features three holdovers from former head coach Hubert Davis’ staff: Sean May and Pat Sullivan will […]
'Something Much Bigger than Myself': Highlights from Michael Malone's Sep. 3 Press Conference
UNC men’s basketball head coach Michael Malone met with the media at the Dean Smith Center Thursday morning. In his comments, Malone addressed eligibility issues around center Cameron Fens, the shifting legal landscape around college sports, his coaching style and more. Read highlights from the press conference, which have been lightly edited for clarity, below: […]
UNC's Cameron Fens Now Ineligible After Tennessee Court Ruling
Cameron Fens, a seven-foot center who transferred to UNC from South Dakota earlier in August, is now ineligible to play for the Tar Heels in the 2026-27 season after ruling from the Tennessee Court of Appeals Wednesday. The court has issued a stay on the injunction granted to several athletes – Fens included – who […]
›