By Quincy Burns
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Capital University has been selected as the host institution for the 2026 Men’s and Women’s Soccer NCAA Division III National Championships to be held at Historic Crew Stadium. Capital will serve as hosts alongside the Greater Columbus Sports Commission.
“Capital University is excited to have been selected alongside our partners at the Greater Columbus Sports Commission as the hosts of the DIII Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Championships in 2026,” said Dr. Darrell Bailey Sr., Director of Athletics at Capital. “We were very proud to host the Division III Women’s Basketball Championship in 2024, and we look forward to serving as the host institution again very soon. Our athletic department strives for excellence on and off the field of competition, and this is another great opportunity to put our campus, department, and facilities on display on a national level.”
This will mark the first time that Columbus has served as the host city for the Division III men’s and women’s soccer championships.
These championships will be the second in just over two years in which Capital University and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission will partner to host as the 2024 Division III Women’s Basketball Championships were hosted at The Capital Center this past March.
In addition to the 2026 Division III Soccer Championships, Columbus has also been selected to host the 2027 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship and the 2028 NCAA March Madness First and Second Rounds, adding to a growing list of high-level sporting events making their way to the City of Columbus.
Additional high-profile events coming to Columbus include…
- 2025 NHL Stadium Series
- 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Golf Regionals
- 2025 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship
- 2026 NCAA Mixed Rifle Finals
- 2026 NCAA DI Men’s Golf Regionals
- 2027 NCAA DI Women’s Final Four
A link to the announcement from the Greater Columbus Sports Commission can be found here.
About The Greater Columbus Sports Commission:
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission’s mission is to rally Columbus to compete and win sporting events, providing a singular athlete and fan experience and positively impacting image, economy and lifestyle. Since 2002, the Greater Columbus Sports Commission has hosted more than 1,100 sporting events, generating an estimated $1.5 billion in direct visitor spending. For more information, visit ColumbusSports.org.
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