Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

04/16/2026

Less than 10-days to 2026 Induction Weekend presented by the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority. Tickets are still on sale for the following events:

🔵 Breakfast with Champions, Saturday 4/25 at 9:00 am
🟡 Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony, Saturday, 4/25 at 5:15 pm

Join us as the Hall of Fame's Induction Weekend returns to Henrico County!

🌐 https://vasportshof.com/2026-induction-weekend-event-info/

04/16/2026

“His words brought the game to life.”

Meet 2026 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee Roland Lazenby — award-winning sportswriter, author and one of basketball’s most respected storytellers.

From chronicling the rise of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to capturing the history of the game itself, Lazenby’s work has shaped how generations of fans understand basketball.

Join us as we celebrate Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 25 in Henrico. Tickets for the induction ceremony and Breakfast with Champions are available now. vasportshof.com Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

03/25/2026

‼️1-Month to go ‼️

The 2026 Induction Weekend presented by the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority is fast approaching. There is still time to show your support for the Class of 2026, and reserve your spot at the 53rd Induction in Virginia Sports Hall of Fame history! A few deadlines to be mindful of:

🏅 Hotel Room Block – Discounted rates at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump expire next Thursday, April 2

🏅 Program Ad deadline – artwork is due by next Friday, April 3

🏅 Event Tickets – Tentative cutoff for ticket sales Sunday, April 19

Will you join us this April in Henrico County? More information at the link below:

🎟️ https://vasportshof.com/2026-induction-weekend-event-info/

03/06/2026

50 days to go! The 2026 Induction Weekend presented by the Henrico Sports Entertainment Authority will see the Hall of Fame honor the Class of 2026 and recognize the 2025 Sportperson of the Year. April 24 & 25 will be an all-around great celebration of sports in Virginia!

While tickets, ticket packages, sponsorships and program ads are all still available, the deadline for program ad artwork is Friday, March 27.

Head over to our Induction Weekend website to learn more about this year’s class, and to reserve your spot! (Link in bio)

02/25/2026

2-months to go until the 2026 Induction in Henrico County! As we look ahead to this year’s Induction Weekend presented by Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, today is a great time to remind you that not only will we be honoring the newest inductees into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, but we will also be celebrating our 2025 Sportsperson of the Year award recipient, James Madison University Football!

The Dukes put together a stellar and historic season in 2025, and they will be honored during our 2026 Induction Ceremony, April 25 at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa.

Plenty of ways to show your support for the Class of 2026, Sportsperson of the Year award winners, and the Official Sports Hall of Fame in Virginia. Tickets, ticket packages, sponsorships, and program ads are all available.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to see Virginia sports history!

🎟️ https://vasportshof.com/2026-induction-weekend-event-info/

02/09/2026

Today marks the 75-day countdown to the Hall's 2026 Induction events, April 25 in Henrico County!

The Hall of Fame has two great events scheduled that day to bring you up close and personal with the Class of 2026:

✨Breakfast With Champions
✨Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony

Tickets are on sale now for both events at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa | Short Pump so don’t miss your chance to be part of Virginia sports history.

A great way to mark this day is to highlight our amazing sponsors for this year’s Induction:

✨2026 Induction Weekend Presenting Sponsor - Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority
✨Hall of Fame Reception Sponsor - Virginia Lottery
✨Breakfast with Champions Sponsor - Nathan W. Beck and the Beck Foundation
✨Sponsor Welcome Reception Sponsors - Richmond Region Tourism and the Richmond Flying Squirrels
✨Gold Level Sponsors - Kroger, Studio Center, WTVR CBS 6 News, Virginia State University Athletics

There is still plenty of time for YOU to help us make the 2026 Induction one of the best yet! Tickets & ticket packages, Gold & Blue level sponsorships, and program ads are ALL available.

✨https://vasportshof.com/2026-induction-weekend-event-info/

Join us this April for the 53rd Hall of Fame Induction!

01/16/2026

🚨 100-Days to the 2026 Induction 🚨

Show your support for the Class of 2026, and join us as we honor the next group of amazing Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Inductees. Tickets are on sale now for both Breakfast with Champions, and the Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony. Your support unlocks the following:

✅ Meet legends of the game
✅ Seat to witness history
✅ Support for the Official State Sports Hall of Fame

Sponsorships are also available to enhance your Induction Weekend benefits. Learn more at the link below!

📅 April 24 & 25, 2026
🌐 Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa
🎟️ https://vasportshof.com/2026-induction-weekend-event-info/

We'll see you in April!

12/30/2025

🚨Nominations close tomorrow!🚨

The nomination period for the 2025 Steve Guback Sportsperson of the Year Award close tomorrow, December 31. Anyone cam nominate a deserving individual or team that has brought great pride to the Commonwealth in 2025.

The recipient will be honored as part of the 2026 Induction Ceremony in Henrico County. More information can be found at the link below:

https://vasportshof.com/sportsperson-of-the-year-award/

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Nominations are now open for the Sportsperson of the Year Award! The award recognizes an athlete, coach, team, administrator and/or individual who supports athletics, and who has distinguished themselves through outstanding athletic achievement during the 2025 calendar year.

ANYONE can submit a nomination. The nomination period will run through December 31.

More information and the nominations form (digital and pdf) can be found at the link below. Who will join past recipients the Norfolk Tides (2023), and Gretchen Walsh (2024)? The winner will be recognized during the 2026 Induction Ceremony in Henrico County…stay tuned for another announcement soon!

https://vasportshof.com/sportsperson-of-the-year-award/

12/23/2025

Need a last minute gift idea? We got you!

Give the gift of Hall of Fame Induction Weekend to the sports fan(s) in your life. 🎟️ on sale now:

https://vasportshof.com/2026-induction-weekend-event-info/

12/10/2025

Our Class of 2026 has been announced! An absolute stellar & star studded class!! Join us in Richmond, April 24-25, 2026.