Fans across Indiana will have a front-row seat to the 2026 HBCU All-Star Game this April, as organizers announced a new media partnership with WISH-TV to broadcast the showcase live from the Circle City.
The game, scheduled for April 5, at Corteva Coliseum on the Indiana State Fairgrounds, represents the culmination of a four-day celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) during NCAA Final Four weekend.
The partnership with WISH-TV and its parent company Circle City Broadcasting brings unprecedented visibility to the athletes and institutions participating.
“This partnership is a powerful step toward elevating the visibility of the players and coaches that represent the Best in Black College Basketball,” CEO and Executive Director of HBCU All-Stars Travis L. Williams said. “We are thrilled to work with a media organization that shares our commitment to representation, access, and excellence. Broadcasting this game enables us to reach families, alumni, and supporters statewide while celebrating the incredible talent and tradition of HBCUs right here in Indianapolis.”
Viewers can watch the game live on WISH-TV and WISHTV.com. In addition to game coverage, organizers will appear on two of the station’s popular local programs — Life.Style.Live! and Business, Equity & Opportunities — to discuss the event’s cultural significance and highlight ancillary community programming.
Life.Style.Live! showcases local chefs, businesses and events in a conversational format. Business, Equity & Opportunities, Indiana’s leading business-focused program, provides insights for entrepreneurs with emphasis on minority- and women-owned businesses. Both shows will offer previews of the four-day experience, which includes a Black Business Vendors Showcase, College Fair, Social Justice Panel and Family Fun Day.
The partnership aligns with WISH-TV’s broader commitment to community-centered engagement, including its Multicultural Media Producing Program and dedicated multicultural reporting initiatives.
“We are excited to partner with the HBCU All-Star Experience to bring this dynamic event to our audience,” Owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting DuJuan McCoy said. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to serving communities from varying backgrounds and to showcasing meaningful programming that connects viewers with culture, opportunity, and celebration. We look forward to highlighting the game and its surrounding events as part of our broader community storytelling.”
The HBCU All-Star Game showcases the top 24 men’s basketball players from across the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC and independent HBCUs. The weekend also includes a Professional Pro-Day Combine, which in 2025 attracted scouts from 25 of 30 NBA teams, along with an HBCU College Admissions and Scholarship Fair. Organizers have committed to donating at least 100 caps and gowns to 10 Indianapolis-area high schools.
Tickets for the HBCU All-Star Game are $25 each. For more information on the game, volunteering and surrounding events, visit hbcuallstargame.com.
Contact Multimedia Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846. Follow him on X @3Noral. For more news, visit indianapolisrecorder.com.
Noral Parham is the multi-media reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
