Championship/ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Event Specific Championship usually refers to the final event in a series of competitions. The championship match will decide this year's soccer champion. Pro Tip 2/3Recurring Competitions Championships are often annual or recurring events at a specific time. The basketball championship happens each Spring. Pro Tip 3/3Level of Play Championship can refer to local, national, or global competitions, indicating the level. She competed in the state championship last year.