MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference announced that it has extended its partnership with the City of Montgomery, in conjunction with the Central Alabama Sports Commission and Experience Montgomery through the 2027-28 academic year.
 
The partnership between the City of Montgomery and the SSAC started with the 2012-13 season. During that time, Montgomery has hosted the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship, NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance National Qualifier, various neutral site tournaments in tennis and basketball and SSAC championships in 11 different sports. 
 
SSAC Commissioner Mike Hall: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with the City of Montgomery through 2028. Over the past decade plus, this relationship has set the standard in the NAIA, providing first-class championship experiences for our student-athletes, coaches, and fans. The leadership and staff in Montgomery have been incredible partners, and we look forward to continuing to build on the success in the years to come.”
 
Experience Montgomery
 
Built on a dynamic history rooted in revolution, Montgomery is many things - the state capital and the second largest city in the state. Located at the intersection of Interstate 65 and Interstate 85, it's steeped in Southern tradition, hospitality, and vast economic diversity, yet it’s a modern city on the forefront of innovation. It’s the birthplace of two world-changing events: the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, and it’s the state capital. It’s home to state and regional governments, the strategic center of our nation’s Air Force, the region’s first high-speed internet exchange, and an extensive industrial base that included Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama - Hyundai's first manufacturing plant in the United States. It’s got almost two centuries of tales to tell, and it’s jam-packed with culture, entertainment and activity options for all interests. Come visit and see its many faces for yourself by enjoying our attractions, exploring our history and meeting our friendly people. Experience it all and make myMGM, yours. 
 
About the SSAC
 
The SSAC is one of the premier NAIA conferences, founded in 1999, with 12 member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The Montgomery, Ala.-based conference sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports, culminating in 20 neutral-site conference championship events held annually throughout the Southeastern region of the United States.