Nike Nationals – Tournament of Champions 2026

The Nike Nationals – Tournament of Champions 2026 returns to Chicago, Illinois from July 24–27, 2026, with team check‑in on July 23 and departures on July 28. Hosted inside McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the Western Hemisphere, the event will occupy more than one million square feet of competition space.

This combined tournament brings together the Nike Tournament of Champions (est. 1997) and Nike Nationals (est. 2005), the championship of Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). It is recognized as the most competitive and prestigious girls’ club basketball event globally, attracting elite programs, college recruiters, and scouts. All 32 Nike EYBL programs will participate, alongside top independent clubs, ensuring the highest level of competition.

Chicago provides a world‑class backdrop, recently named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler. The city’s hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues partner with the event to accommodate thousands of athletes, coaches, and families. Games begin daily at 8:00 AM, with the final contests concluding by 7:00 PM on July 27. The full schedule will be released on July 21, 2026.