Louisiana high school athletes and fans will see some familiar championship events in new locations beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association recently announced that its boys basketball, powerlifting and wrestling state championships will move to different venues as part of an effort to enhance the championship experience for students, schools and spectators.

One of the biggest changes affects the Boys Basketball State Championships, commonly known as Marsh Madness. Beginning in March 2027, the tournament will be held at the CAJUNDOME in Lafayette. The event has been hosted at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles since 2014. The move returns the championship to the CAJUNDOME for the first time in more than 15 years.

Powerlifting will also have a new home beginning in 2027. The State Powerlifting Championships will relocate to the West Monroe Sports & Events Complex after spending the past two years in Kenner. The larger venue is expected to provide additional space for athletes, equipment, spectators and event operations as participation in the sport continues to grow.

Wrestling fans will see the state championships move back to south Louisiana. Starting with the 2027 championships, the event will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The tournament has spent the past several years in Bossier City and will now return to the New Orleans area, where organizers believe the location can better accommodate the sport’s continued growth.

LHSAA officials said the venue changes are part of a broader effort to improve championship events and provide memorable experiences for student-athletes across the state. The announcement also reflects the organization’s partnership with the Sugar Bowl, which recently became the title sponsor of LHSAA state championship events.

The new sites are expected to offer upgraded facilities, increased capacity and improved accessibility for schools and fans traveling from around Louisiana.