Tournament Venues
Throughout the history of the tournament, the organizers have sought to offer the best possible faculties to the participating teams and their fans. The 2024 State Farm Holiday Classic will be held at the following locations in Bloomington-Normal:
Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center
The Shirk Center at IWU is the championship site of the State Farm Holiday Classic. This $15 million facility was funded in part by the largest contribution ever made to IWU, a $5 million gift from the Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation of Bloomington. The multipurpose complex seats 2,680 for sporting events (3,100 with standing room) and also houses four multipurpose courts, a 200-meter track, wellness center, pool, classrooms and athletic offices. Shirk is one of the nation’s finest NCAA Division III athletics facilities.
302 E. Emerson | Bloomington
Bloomington High School
The current Bloomington High School (BHS) opened its doors in 1959 after replacing the original building (built in 1917) which still stands to this day on Washington Street near downtown Bloomington. BHS played host to The Classic in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2018 and 2019, and has hosted numerous IHSA Regional and Sectional games. Tournament action will take place in Robert Frank Sports Complex which seats approximately 2,000 fans and is named for the long-time BHS athletic director.
1202 E. Locust Street | Bloomington
Normal Community High School
Normal Community High School has been a tournament site of The Classic since 2005. Both the main and secondary gyms are used at NCHS during our tournament, with the main gym seating approximately 2,400 people. NCHS has played host to several IHSA basketball and volleyball Regional, Sectional and Super-sectional events for both boys and girls.
3900 E Raab Road | Normal
Normal West High School
Normal Community West High School has been a tournament site of The Classic since 2003. Both the main and secondary gyms are used at West during our tournament, with the main gym seating approximately 2,400 people. West has played host to numerous IHSA basketball and volleyball Regional, Sectional and Super-Sectional events for both boys and girls.
501 N. Parkside Road | Normal