Entertainment & Sports Arena (2024) SECU Arena (2023) Daskalakis Athletic Center (2018, 2022) Schar Center (2021) Bob Carpenter Center (2007–08, 2019) JMU Convocation Center (1987, 1991, 1994, 2009–10, 2017) The Show Place Arena (2011–16) Patriot Center (2005–06) Ted Constant Convocation Center (2003–04) ODU Fieldhouse (1992–93, 1995–96, 2001–02) ALLTEL Pavilion (2000) Robins Center (1990, 1999) Richmond Coliseum (1997–98) Bender Arena (1988) Trask Coliseum (1986) Washington, DC (2024) Towson, MD (2023) Philadelphia, PA (2018, 2022) Elon, NC (2021) Newark, DE (2007–08, 2019) Harrisonburg, VA (1987, 1991, 1994, 2009–10, 2017) Upper Marlboro, MD (2011–16) Fairfax, VA (2005–06) Norfolk, VA (1992–93, 1995–96, 2001–04) Richmond, VA (1990, 1997–2000) Washington, DC (1988) Wilmington, NC (1986) The Coastal Athletic Association women's basketball tournament (formerly known as the Colonial Athletic Association) has been held every year since 1984.
The winner receives an automatic berth into the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.