MHSA Class AA Boys Basketball State Championship

Bozeman · March

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Summary

MHSA runs four classification championships (AA, A, B, C) on the same March weekend across Bozeman, Billings, Missoula, and Butte. AA is the largest-school bracket, typically rotating between Worthington Arena (Bozeman) and Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Smaller classifications get their own host cities — Class C draws huge crowds because small-town Montana basketball travels.

What makes this tournament distinct

Class C in Montana is a cultural event, not just a tournament — attendance and fan engagement at the small-school level outpaces almost any state.

Who it fits

Best for: MHSA member schools. AA is concentrated in the seven-largest-cities corridor.

Tradeoffs: Closed to non-Montana teams. Geography is brutal — visiting fans drive hundreds of miles per game.

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