BINGHAMTON — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Championship, which took place from March 21-24 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, delivered a significant economic boost to the community in the first year of a three-year hosting agreement. Preliminary figures from Visit Binghamton show that the inaugural-year event […]
BINGHAMTON — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Championship, which took place from March 21-24 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, delivered a significant economic boost to the community in the first year of a three-year hosting agreement.
Preliminary figures from Visit Binghamton show that the inaugural-year event generated an estimated $1.9 million in total economic impact including revenue from accommodations, dining, transportation, shopping, and local services.
“Events like this are big for Broome County,” Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said in an announcement. “They support our local businesses, energize our community, and put us on the map. We look forward to welcoming teams, families, and fans back over the next two years as we continue to show them everything our community has to offer.”
Key highlights from the 2025 boys basketball tournament included more than 19,900 total visitors over the course of the event from across the region and beyond and boosted visibility and media attention from local businesses and tourism enhancing the city’s reputation as a destination for basketball and court sports.
“Hosting the state championships brings real momentum to our city — from packed hotels and restaurants to packed stands at the arena,” Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said in the announcement.
