2026 Nike Tournament of Champions Heads to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast returns to New Orleans from May 15-17. As one of the nation’s premier girls’ basketball events, the tournament provides participating athletes a four-game guarantee and exposure to college coaches. The event is NCAA certified, allowing for maximum recruiting opportunities and competitive play for teams from 7th to 11th grade. Organized by the Tournament of Champions, the event will feature certified gameplay, top teams, and college coach attendance.

Hosted inside the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this event will feature 60 courts of elite competition showcasing teams from across the United States, including programs from the Nike EYBL, EYCL, and Jr. EYBL, alongside the nation’s top independent clubs.

WHEN/WHERE
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
May 15–17, 2026

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