2026 Nike Tournament of Champions steps onto the Court in New Orleans
The Premier Showcase for Girl’s Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2026
WHAT/WHO:
The Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast returns to New Orleans from May 15-17, 2026. 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 planning to be 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:
May 15–17, 2026
WHERE:
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Girls' basketball tournament for teams in grades 7–11
- Four-game guarantee, Exposure Certified
- Opportunity for athletes to showcase talents in front of college coaches
- Registration open now through the official Tournament of Champions website
- NCAA-Certified Event
SOCIAL & WEBSITE:
Official Event Page: https://thetoc.org/event/toc-southeast/
Download the Tournament of Champions App for updates
MEDIA CONTACT:
NIKE Tournament of Champions: Rafael Feliciano - rafael@simmerhouse.com, (239) 271-6161
New Orleans & Company: Kelly Schulz – kschulz@neworleans.com, (504) 421-0962
Rhonda Cook – rcook@neworleans.com, (504) 616-6161