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Washington and Lee University, located in Lexington, VA, is hosting our annual W&L Holiday Tournament for the 2026-2027 season on December 29th and 30th, 2026. $1500 guarantee, postgame meals and drinks, and all-tournament awards.
If interested, contact Chris McHugh at mchughc@wlu.edu.
Calvin University and The University of Olivet are looking for two teams to compete on Friday and Saturday Nov. 27-28 2026. You will play one game at Calvin and the other at Olivet (1 hour 25 minutes apart).
Package includes:
- Discounted rooms Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids of $99.00 per night (breakfast included)
- Free Chick-fil-A / pizza post game meals
- $2,000 guarantee
Questions/interest email Sam Hargraves - shargraves@uolivet.edu
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is currently looking for teams for the 2026 Gabe Miller Classic.
November 13-14, 2026
2 Games against DIII opponents
Competitive Guarantee available
8 Hotel Rooms for 1 night
Post game meal available
If interested please contact Head Coach Jeff Gard at 608.342.1278 or via email at gardj@uwplatt.edu.
Washington and Lee University, located in Lexington, VA, is hosting our annual W&L Holiday Tournament for the 2026-2027 season on December 29th and 30th, 2026. $1500 guarantee, postgame meals and drinks, and all-tournament awards.
If interested, contact Chris McHugh at mchughc@wlu.edu.
Wheaton College (IL) is looking for teams to fill the 2026 Lee Pfund Classic to be held Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026.
We offer a guarantee plus 12 hotel rooms.
We provide meals after both games, all-tournament awards, and a participation item for each member of your travel party.
Wheaton is located 30 miles west of Chicago.
If interested please contact Jon Panner at jon.panner@wheaton.edu or at 512-965-5667.
UW-Oshkosh is looking for TWO TEAMs for our 2026 Winter Classic on Dec. 28-29, 2026. It is played at Oshkosh Arena, home of the Wisconsin Herd (G-League). We co-host this with our women's program and it is an exciting two days of basketball in a great facility! WIAC Teams in the 2026 Classic: UWO and UWEC.
Included:
Large guarantee
Hotels for 2 nights
Post game meals after both games
Awards
Past Participants (Non-WIAC teams):
Calvin
Babson
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ripon
Marian (WI)
Ohio Wesleyan
Keene State
Hamline
Lawrence
Please contact Matt Lewis (lewism@uwosh.edu/504-390-5597) with any questions. Thank you!
Roanoke College in Salem, VA is looking to fill our Frankie Allen Tip-Off Tournament (Nov 13-14, 2026) and Cregger Invitational (Dec 29-30, 2026) for the '26-27 season.
Participating teams receive:
-Large guarantee or complimentary hotel rooms for two nights
-Post game meal
-T-shirts
-All-Tournament awards
All games are played in the state-of-the-art Cregger Center. If interested, please contact Clay Nunley at nunley@roanoke.edu or 540-375-5273
Trine University (Angola, IN) is looking for 2 more teams to fill our Tip-OFf Tournament, November 13 & 14, 2026.
We will be offering a large guarantee along with t-shirts and awards - call for details.
If interested, please contact Jon VanderWal at vanderwalj@trine.edu or 260-665-4843
Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) is looking for a couple more teams to fill out our 2026 Classic Tournament held up here right outside the Twin Cities on November 13 & 14, 2026.
We will be offering a guarantee and/or hotels along with t-shirts and awards - call for details.
If interested, please contact Gabe Miller at miller@bethel.edu or 812-374-7558.
Due to a late cancellation, McDaniel College, located in Westminster, MD is looking for a team to play in the Battle of DC/Maryland Tournament on November 14 and 15, 2025. Hood College and Ramapo College are the other teams participating. If you are interested, please contact Kevin Curley at kcurley@mcdaniel.edu or 410-857-2573.
Loras College (Dubuque, IA) is looking for teams for our 2026 Tip-Off Tourney/Classic.
Games will be held Nov. 6th and 7th. (Friday/Saturday)
We are also hosting a post Christmas event on Dec. 28th and 29th, but could move a day later if needed.
Guarantees and hotels are negotiable.
If interested, email Chris Martin at chris.martin@loras.edu for additional details.
Waynesburg University (35 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA) is looking for interested teams to participate in it's tip-off tournament on November 6-7, 2026. $1,000 guarantee, hotel rooms (additional rooms at a discount), t shirts and post-game meals.
If interested, please contact Tim Fusina at timothy.fusina@waynesburg.edu
2026 WNE Hampton Inn Holiday Classic
We have two spots available in the 6th annual Western New England Hampton Inn Holiday Classic being held November 20-21, 2026 at Western New England University in Springfield, MA.
Tourney guarantees:
5 hotel rooms, ~$109 per room for additional (Double rooms)
Post game Meal after game on 20th
Shoot-around times, as needed
Tourney tee-shirt
Discounted tickets to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Tournament awards
To see past tourney results, click here (https://wnegoldenbears.com/sports/2023/6/27/wne-tip-off-tournament%20wbb.aspx).
If interested, please email by clicking here (Colin.Tabb@wne.edu).
Christopher Newport is looking for teams to participate in our annual Thanksgiving Invitational on Nov 28-29, 2026. Rooms, meals, and guarantee included. Please contact John Krikorian at coachk@cnu.edu or 757-603-0398 if interested.
William Peace University will be hosting a Classic in 2026-2027 on opening weekend (Nov 7-8). We are located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. If interested, please reach out to Head Coach, Claude Shields at cbshields@peace.edu.
Hampden - Sydney College in Farmville, VA is looking to fill our Charlie Cobb Classic (Nov 21-22, 2026) and Elder, Watkins & Allen Tournament (Dec 18-19, 2026) for the '26-27 season.
- Both Tournament Formats
- Large Guarantee
- Discounted Hotel Rooms
- T shirts for all participants
- All Tournament Awards
- Post Game Meals
If interested contact Bryson Gibson at (bgibson@hsc.edu) or (919-475-6705)
Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA is looking for 2 teams to fill the remaining spots in our 2026-27 Bear Bash Tip-Off Tournament.
November 6th/7th, 2026
-$1500 guarantee
-Discounted hotel rooms near campus
-Post game meal
-T-Shirts for all participants
-All-Tourney awards
If interested please contact Tom Primosch (215-756-1282 or tprimosch@ursinus.edu)
Waynesburg University (35 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA) is looking for interested teams to participate in it's tip-off tournament on November 6-7, 2026. $1,000 guarantee, hotel rooms (additional rooms at a discount), t shirts and post-game meals.
If interested, please contact Tim Fusina at timothy.fusina@waynesburg.edu
Virginia Wesleyan University - Tip off Tournament and Pre-Christmas Tournament 2026-27
Virginia Wesleyan University, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, are looking for 1 team for our Tip off Tournament (Friday, November 6th and Saturday November 7th, 2026) and 1 team for our Pre-Christmas (Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th, 2026).
We are offering:
-$2,000 guarantee
-T-Shirts for all participants
-Discount lodging
-All-Tournament awards
-Post game meals and drinks
-Great Experience
If interested, contact Head Coach Dave Macedo at dmacedo@vwu.edu or Assistant Coach Marcus Curry at mcurry@vwu.edu
2026 Springhill Suites Guilford College Men's Basketball Holiday Tournament
Dec. 28th and 29th, each team gets 8 rooms for 1 night at the Marriott
Jdeloof@guilford.edu
2026
St. John Fisher is looking to fill it's Annual Holiday Showcase
December 29 & 30, 2026
Guarantee
Discounted Hotel Rooms
Post-Game Meal after last game
T-shirts
For more more information, contact Mike Grosodonia (585) 329-0303 or mgrosodonia@sjfc.edu
GVW Classic at Hope College in Holland, MI
One team is needed for our Classic at one of the country's best arenas, DeVos Fieldhouse. The University of Olivet and Hope would be your opponents for games on December 29 & 30, 2026. We are offering a $1000 guarantee, meals after both games and discounted hotel rooms. Please contact Greg Mitchell (mitchell@hope.edu or 517-230-0645) if interested.
JWU-Charlotte is hosting it's Inaugural Thanksgiving Tournament for the 26-27 season. We are looking for 3 teams to fill the bracket.
JWU-Charlotte is a member of the Coast-To-Coast conference and in its first year of provisional NCAA Division III membership. Our campus is located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
Dates for the tournament are Friday November 20th and Saturday November 21st.
Details include;
-Discount Hotel Rooms
-Tournament Tshirts
-All-Tournamnet Awards
If you have any interest or questions, feel free to reach out to Head Coach Marc Slade at mslade@jwu.edu
UPDATE
Marietta College 55th Annual Shrine Tournament
We are in need of only 1 team
We will offer a guarantee, hotels, 2 meals, and tournament gifts.
We will also provide practice/ shoot around times, meeting space, and laundry services.
Please contact Andy Bucheit - adb003@marietta.edu if interested.
Wartburg College is looking for 1 more team for the 2026 the Buzz Levick Tournament.
Friday and Saturday November 13 & 14th.
We pay for 6 Hotel Rooms.
$500 Guarantee Check.
Reach out if interested: sam.leal@wartburg.edu
Washington and Lee University, located in Lexington, VA, is looking for 1 more team for our annual W&L Holiday Tournament for the 2026-2027 season on December 29th and 30th, 2026. $1500 guarantee, postgame meals and drinks, and all-tournament awards.
If interested, contact Chris McHugh at mchughc@wlu.edu.
The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is looking for ONE TEAM for our 2026 Holiday Tournament Friday, December 11th, and Saturday, December 12th, 2026. We will play all games in historic Quandt Fieldhouse-one of the top small college basketball venues in the country.
Guarantee includes:
• Large Guarantee (based on distance from UWSP)
• 8-10 hotel rooms at new all-suite property for one or two nights (pending distance)
• Practice/Shoot-around times
• Two post-game catered meals
• All-tournament team and MVP award
• Game film and laundry service available
If interested, please contact Assistant Coach Eddie Goldston: egoldsto@uwsp.edu or (630) 803-5126.
Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY is looking for 3 teams to compete in our Harold J. Brodie tournament classic on November 6-7, 2026
Guarantee includes:
6 hotel rooms
Shoot-around times
Game Film
Post-game meal both nights
If your program is interested in participating, please contact:
Head Coach Dominic Parker – dopatl@rit.edu or 804-926-4057
Assistant Coach Mick Kuberka – mzkatl@rit.edu or 716-536-3288
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland OH is looking for 2 teams to compete in our Bill Sudeck Tip-off Tournament on November 6-7, 2026
Guarantee includes:
Hotel Rooms
Discounted tickets to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Post-game meal both nights
If your program is interested in participating, please contact:
Todd McGuinness at trm26@case.edu
Widener University (PA) is looking for two teams to compete in our Tip-off Tournament for Autism Awareness on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th, 2026. Tournament includes: Hotel rooms for one night, post game meal Friday evening, tee shirts for all teams, and awards. If interest please email Head Coach Chris Carideo at cjcarideo@widener.edu
Ignite D3 Events: 2026 Shootout and Tournaments
Windy City Shootout
■ NOW ARENA: Hoffman Estates, IL.
■ November 22, 2026
■ One Day D3 Showcase
Orlando Classic
■ Universal Studios, Orlando
■ December 17–21, 2026
■ Two Game Classic Format | 4-Night Hotel
Presented by Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Indianapolis Holiday Tournament
■ Indianapolis, IN
■ December 28–30, 2026
■ Two Games-Traditional Tourney Format | 3-Night Hotel
For more information contact: Paul Combs 608-778-7988 or paul@ignitepartnersllc.com
www.ignited3events.com
Trinity will be hosting an opening weekend event in San Antonio, TX, the weekend of november 5-7 of 2027. Looking for some out of state teams to join us. If you have interest in this event, please email elrakabmar771@trinity.edu. We will get you two games and a guarantee.
Nazareth University is still looking for one more team to play in the Mike Daley Tip-Off Tournament at Nazareth on November 6-7th 2026. Tournament participants will receive the following:
$500 guarantee
6 hotel rooms
T-shirts for all players and coaches
Trophies and All Tournament Teams
Mark's Pizza after both games
Please contact us if you are interested.
315-529-0917 or 585-389-2814 or kbroder0@naz.edu
Pacific University is looking for two teams (preferably D3 Teams) to fill our Ken Schumann Classic in Forest Grove, OR for the 2026-2027 season. Please email Justin Lunt, coachlunt@pacificu.edu if interested. More info is below.
Dates: Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21, 2026
Opponents would be Pacific and George Fox
Large $ Guarantee and Hotel Rooms
UW-Oshkosh is looking for TWO TEAMs for our 2026 Winter Classic on Dec. 28-29, 2026. It is played at Oshkosh Arena, home of the Wisconsin Herd (G-League). We co-host this with our women's program and it is an exciting two days of basketball in a great facility! WIAC Teams in the 2026 Classic: UWO and UWEC.
Included:
Very Large guarantee
Hotel Rooms for 2 nights
Post game meals after both games
Awards
Past Participants (Non-WIAC teams):
Calvin
Babson
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ripon
Marian (WI)
Ohio Wesleyan
Keene State
Hamline
Lawrence
Please contact Matt Lewis (lewism@uwosh.edu/504-390-5597) with any questions. Thank you!
"Williams College, in Williamstown, MA is currently looking for teams interested in our 2026 Purple and Gold Tournament.
Games will be played on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd 2026 (or potentially Friday/Saturday if teams prefer).
We offer $1000 guarantees, team-rated hotel options, and a post-game meal after one of the games.
Please email Head Coach Kevin App, kma2@williams.edu, if potentially interested."
SUNY Cortland (Cortland, NY) is looking for 2 teams to compete in our tournament on November 20 - November 21 2026. Have an opportunity to play in an electric environment in our brand new gymnasium that is being renovated Summer 2026. Being in Central New York makes traveling to us a lot easier than others.
Included:
- Discounted hotel rooms w/ free hot breakfast at Fairfield Inn & Suites (1.2 miles from campus)
- Post game meals both nights
- Tournament t-shirts
- Trophies & all tournament teams
- Shootaround times
- Free livestream
- Game film & laundry services available
If interested please contact me at Maurice.Kearney@cortland.edu or at 516-503-7537
Wheaton College (MA) is looking for two (possibly three) teams to compete in the 2026 Wheaton College Invitational on November 14–15. If there's more interest for November 6-7 we may also consider that date.
Package includes:
- Discounted hotel rooms
- Postgame meal after Day 1
- T-shirts and awards
- Shootaround times available as well
Questions or interest — contact Alex DuBrow at dubrow_alex@wheatoncollege.edu
The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is looking for ONE TEAM for our 2026 Holiday Tournament Friday, December 11th, and Saturday, December 12th, 2026. We will play all games in historic Quandt Fieldhouse-one of the top small college basketball venues in the country.
Guarantee includes:
• Large Guarantee (based on distance from UWSP)
• 8-10 hotel rooms at new all-suite property for one or two nights (pending distance)
• Practice/Shoot-around times
• Two post-game catered meals
• All-tournament team and MVP award
• Game film and laundry service available
If interested, please contact Assistant Coach Eddie Goldston: egoldsto@uwsp.edu or (630) 803-5126.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor located in Belton, Texas is hosting multiple events for the 2026-27 season.
6-7 Nov 2026 - (2 team needed)
13-14 Nov 2026 - (2 teams needed)
CRU Classic:
- Guarantee or (Home & Home Return the following year)
- Onsite Athletic Trainer
- Free Admission for guest
- Onsite laundry
If interested, please contact Sam Patterson at Spatterson@umhb.edu or Uriah Hunter at 915-549-2273 (cell) Uriah.hunter@umhb.edu
Ignite D3 Events: 2026 Shootout and Tournaments
Windy City Shootout-FULL
■ NOW ARENA: Hoffman Estates, IL.
■ November 22, 2026
■ One Day D3 Showcase
Orlando Classic
■ Universal Studios, Orlando
■ December 17–21, 2026
■ Two Game Classic Format | 4-Night Hotel
Presented by Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Indianapolis Holiday Tournament
■ Indianapolis, IN
■ December 28–30, 2026
■ Two Games-Traditional Tourney Format | 3-Night Hotel
For more information contact: Paul Combs 608-778-7988 or paul@ignitepartnersllc.com
www.ignited3events.com
Juniata College is hosting the annual Doc Greene Tournament December 29th & 30th 2026. Participating teams receive:
6 hotel rooms for one night (additional rooms available at discounted price)
Post-game meals both days
$500 Guarantee
Tournament t-shirts
Laundry services (if needed)
Film of all tournament games (also uploaded to Synergy after games)
Interested teams please email Nick Hager at hagern@juniata.edu
Howard Payne University is looking for two teams to fill their Dallas Huston Classic.
December 4-5
Hotel rooms
Dallas Huston Tournament Shirts
Film and laundry available.
Please contact Nadir Dalleh at ndalleh@hputx.edu or cell 325-642-7313
Wesleyan University (CT) will be hosting the Herb Kenny Tournament November 14 & 15, 2026 (Saturday/Sunday). Participants receive six complimentary hotel rooms (additional rooms at discounted rates), pizza and drinks after Saturday games, t-shirts, team awards and live streaming of all games. Please reach out to Noah Tyson (ntyson@wesleyan.edu) for more information.
Albion College is hosting the 2026 Mike Turner College Classic at Albion College on Friday November 20-Saturday November 21, 2026 ('26-27 season).
Participating Teams Will Receive:
*Up to $2,000 Guarantee
*Discounted Hotel at Courtyard by Marriott, located 3 blocks from campus
*Discounted meals at our campus dining facility
*T-Shirts and Coaches' gift
Contact Jody May at jmay@albion.edu for more information.
Colby college is looking for a single game 26-27 in NYC (or within 30 minutes).
November 20-24
Please contact Sean Rutigliano 615-636-8871
York College of Pennsylvania Is hosting The Annual 'Spartan Classic' On December 18th & 19th (Friday & Saturday) In 2026
Participating Teams Receive
8 Comped Rooms (More Can Be Added At A Discounted Price)
Post Game Pizza & Drinks Provided Saturday
T Shirts Provided
Please Contact Head Coach Jared Wagner (e:jwagner11@ycp.edu, c: 717-781-7008) With any Questions Or Interest
Roanoke College in Salem, VA is looking for participating teams for our Frankie Allen Tip-Off Tournament on Nov 13-14, 2026 and Cregger Invitational on Dec 29-30, 2026.
Participating teams receive:
-Complimentary hotel rooms or large guarantee
-Tournament t-shirts
-Postgame meal after your first game
-All-Tournament awards
If interested, you can contact Clay Nunley at nunley@roanoke.edu or 540-375-5273
Ignite D3 Events: 2026 Shootout and Tournaments
Windy City Shootout
■ NOW ARENA: Hoffman Estates, IL.
■ November 22, 2026
■ One Day D3 Showcase
Orlando Classic
■ Universal Studios, Orlando
■ December 17–21, 2026
■ Two Game Classic Format | 4-Night Hotel
Presented by Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Indianapolis Holiday Tournament
■ Indianapolis, IN
■ December 28–30, 2026
■ Two Games-Traditional Tourney Format | 3-Night Hotel
For more information contact: Paul Combs 608-778-7988 or paul@ignitepartnersllc.com
www.ignited3events.com
UW-Oshkosh is looking for ONE TEAM for our 2026 Winter Classic on Dec. 28-29, 2026. It is played at Oshkosh Arena, home of the Wisconsin Herd (G-League). We co-host this with our women's program and it is an exciting two days of basketball in a great facility! Committed teams in the 2026 Classic: UWO, UWEC, & Gustavus Adolphus.
Included:
Very Large guarantee
Hotel Rooms for 2 nights
Post game meals after both games
Awards
Past Participants (Non-WIAC teams):
Calvin
Babson
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ripon
Marian (WI)
Ohio Wesleyan
Keene State
Hamline
Lawrence
Ignite D3 Events: 2026 Shootout and Tournaments
Windy City Shootout- FULL
■ NOW ARENA: Hoffman Estates, IL.
■ November 22, 2026
■ One Day D3 Showcase
Orlando Classic
■ Universal Studios, Orlando
■ December 17–21, 2026
■ Two Game Classic Format | 4-Night Hotel
Presented by Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Indianapolis Holiday Tournament-Stay and Play Format
■ Indianapolis, IN
■ December 28–30, 2026
■ Two Games | 3-Night Hotel
For more information contact: Paul Combs 608-778-7988 or paul@ignitepartnersllc.com
www.ignited3events.com
Middlebury College (VT) is looking for 3 teams to fill out a two day tournament on December 30th and 31st, 2026. If interested, please reach out to Sam Rubinstein to discuss details.
samr@middlebury.edu
2026-27 Crossbar Alfred Classic
Co-hosted by Alfred University (Empire 8) and Alfred State College (SUNYAC)
*Looking for 1 more team
-Friday November 6th and Saturday November 7th, tournament format
-Friday night semifinals at Alfred University, Saturday consolation/championship at Alfred State College (right across street from each other)
-$500 guarantee (potential to help with hotels - reach out)
-high quality tournament gear, MVP, all-tournament, champion, runner-up awards
Please email Erich Kaempffe (kaempffe@alfred.edu) if interested
The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is looking for ONE TEAM for our 2026 Holiday Tournament Friday, December 11th, and Saturday, December 12th, 2026. We will play all games in historic Quandt Fieldhouse-one of the top small college basketball venues in the country.
Guarantee includes:
• Large Guarantee (based on distance from UWSP)
• 8-10 hotel rooms at new all-suite property for one or two nights (pending distance)
• Practice/Shoot-around times
• Two post-game catered meals
• All-tournament team and MVP award
• Game film and laundry service available
If interested, please contact Assistant Coach Eddie Goldston: egoldsto@uwsp.edu or (630) 803-5126.
Franklin & Marshall is looking for teams to compete in its 2026 F&M Basketball Holiday Tournament next season.
Dates: December 29-30th, 2026 (Tuesday/Wednesday)
Game Times: 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM each day
Guarantees
-$1,000
-Discounted hotel rooms
-Post game meal on 12/29
-Shootaround times
-Film upload to Synergy
-Laundry services after game on 12/29 if needed
If you have any interest in the tournament, please contact head coach Nick Nichay at nnichay@fandm.edu.
The University of Scranton is looking for 2 teams for our annual Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 6-7th (Friday-Saturday). Tournament details are listed below.
8 comp'd hotel rooms (Hilton Downtown Scranton)
$500 Guarantee
Post Game Food both days
Post Game Laundry after 1st Game
All-Tournament Awards
If interested please reach out to Associate Head Coach, Jeff Frank (jeffrey.frank@scranton.edu).
Penn State Altoona is looking for 2 teams to fill (Altoona is 35 minutes from State College)
The 1st Annual Altoona Holiday Hoopla Tournament
Hosted by Hampton Inn
December 20th and 21st.
We will have hotel discounts, food for after games, t-shirts and more (possible Guarantee working on a 2nd big sponsor)
It will be a tourney style with champions trophy
Right now it is Penn State Altoona and Regents (Va)
Please reach out to me at djm570@psu.edu or my cell 850-376-4112.
Be willing to return with a home game next year even.
Hilbert College Men's Basketball is searching for one team to compete in their 2026 tournament. The 16th Annual Hawks vs Hunger Tip-Off Tournament will be played Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th. The games will take place at 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Friday the 6th, and 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Saturday the 7th. We are offering:
• $700 guarantee
• Post-game meal on Friday night
• Discounted hotel rooms with hot breakfast on Saturday
• Championship plaque, All-tournament team plaques
• Tournament t-shirts
We are minutes away from the downtown Buffalo Waterfront, Niagara Falls, and the Anchor Bar Restaurant, home of the original chicken wing. Definitely some places to check out with your team when in town. Please contact Head Coach Rob deGrandpre at 716-926-8803 or rdegrandpre@hilbert.edu with any questions or interest.
Christopher Newport is looking for one more team for our annual post-Thanksgiving tournament. Please contact John Krikorian at coachk@cnu.edu or 757-603-0398 if you have interest. Hotel nights and/or cash guarantee offered.
UW-Oshkosh is looking for ONE TEAM for our 2026 Winter Classic on Dec. 28-29, 2026. It is played at Oshkosh Arena, home of the Wisconsin Herd (G-League). We co-host this with our women's program and it is an exciting two days of basketball in a great facility! Committed teams in the 2026 Classic: UWO, UWEC, & Gustavus Adolphus.
Included:
Very Large guarantee
Hotel Rooms for 2 nights
Post game meals after both games
Awards
Past Participants (Non-WIAC teams):
Calvin
Babson
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ripon
Marian (WI)
Ohio Wesleyan
Keene State
Hamline
Lawrence
Ignite D3 Events: 2026 Shootout and Tournaments
Windy City Shootout-FULL
■ NOW ARENA: Hoffman Estates, IL.
■ November 22, 2026
■ One Day D3 Showcase
Orlando Classic
■ Universal Studios, Orlando
■ December 17–21, 2026
■ Two Game Classic Format | 4-Night Hotel
Presented by Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Indianapolis Holiday Tournament
■ Indianapolis, IN
■ December 28–30, 2026
■ Two Games-Traditional Tourney Format | 3-Night Hotel
For more information contact: Paul Combs 608-778-7988 or paul@ignitepartnersllc.com
www.ignited3events.com
The College of Wooster is looking for teams for our 62nd Mose Hole Kiwanis Classic on Dec. 29 & 30, 2026. We also are looking for one more team for our annual Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament on November 20 & 21, 2025. This will be the 31st Al Van Wie Rotary Classic.
Tremendous facilities, great crowds, good guarantee, and post-game food/drinks both days for each tournament.
Contact jstevens@wooster.edu if interested
Penn State Harrisburg Basketball Tip Off Classic. November 7th & 8th, 2026.
$750 guarantee
1 night lodging for 20 persons
Post game food both days
T-shirt
All Classic Team Plaque
Contact Don Friday Sr. dsf15@psu.edu or 717-948-6798
2026 Locations
If you need 2 games for 2026 we would love to have you. Feel free to call, text, or email us with any questions.
December 19-20, 2026
Naples, FL
Nashville, TN
New York City, NY
St. Pete Beach, FL
December 29-30th, 2026
Naples, FL
Nashville, TN
St. Pete Beach, FL
Montreal, Quebec City, Canada
craig@bballdestinations.com
www.bballdestinations.com
Hampden - Sydney College is looking for ONE more team in our Charlie Cobb Classic November 21 and 22.
- Large Guarantee
- Post Game Meals
- Tshirts
- Awards
Please reach out to Bryson Gibson (bgibson@hsc.edu or 919-475-6705) if interested.
Governor Challenge College Tournament
https://www.governorschallenge.org/
Tournament Dates: Nov. 20-22, 2026
Confirmed Teams: Penn St. Abington, Randolph Macon,
Previous teams: Wesleyan (CT), Roanoke, Gettysburg, Notre Dame (MD),
Here is what we are going to be able to offer teams in year two of the event.
4 Hotel Rooms (doubles) on Friday Nov. 20, additional discounted hotel rates for rooming needs.
Team Meals for Saturday / Sunday. Breakfast provided at hotel, pre and post game meals at Venue and local restaurant partners. .
2 Games in Bracket in Wicomico Civic Center Arena. First round matchup on Saturday, winners move onto Champ Game on Sunday, losers move to consolation game on Sunday.
Free Shootaround / Practice time provided.
Tournament Gifts including Tournament T-Shirts.
All Tournament Teams and Awards.
Championship Banners and Awards.
Recovery Room for athletes after games, Media day photo shoot for each team, and social media updates for each game.
For more information please contact tournament director James Simmons jsimmons@wicomicocounty.org
or Head Coach Mo Williams Mlwilliams@salisbury.edu
Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking teams for its Annual Holiday Tournament to be held on December 29 & 30, 2026. Stevens is located in Hoboken, NJ, across the Hudson River from New York City.
- Discounted hotel rooms
- Pizza and drinks after first game
- Tournament Awards
Any interest or questions, please contact Bobby Hurley at rhurley@stevens.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND is looking for 2 more teams for The Jim Beaudry Tip Off.
Tournament Dates(Game Times): Sat, Nov 14(5p/7p) & Sun, Nov 15(1p/3p)
Tournament Features:
- 8 Rooms
- Pizza/Drinks after Sat games
- Tournament Performance Tshirt
- All Tournament Awards
If interested, Contact Ed Silva at 207-602-2396 or esilva@une.edu
Washington and Lee University, located in Lexington, VA, is looking for 1 more team for our annual W&L Holiday Tournament for the 2026-2027 season on December 29th and 30th, 2026. $1500 guarantee, postgame meals and drinks, and all-tournament awards.
If interested, contact Chris McHugh at mchughc@wlu.edu.
Roanoke College in Salem, VA is looking for participating teams for our Cregger Invitational on Dec 29-30, 2026.
Participating teams receive:
-Complimentary hotel rooms or large guarantee
-Tournament t-shirts
-Postgame meal after your first game
-All-Tournament awards
If interested, you can contact Clay Nunley at nunley@roanoke.edu or 540-375-5273
2026 NYC Tip-Off
We are excited to announce we are adding this event to our 2026 field. If you are looking for a 2 game classic to kick off the 2026 season, we are offering these 2 weekends:
November 6-7
November 13-14
If you would be interested in opening the season in the Big Apple, please reach out for details!
https://bballdestinations.com/
731-415-8931
craig@bballdestinations.com
The University of Mount Union is looking for teams for our 2026-2027 Tip-off Tournament
Dates: Friday and Saturday, November 6-7, 2026
Guarantee: $1500
Food will be provided after games
If interested, contact head coach Mike Fuline via email: fulinmj@mountunion.edu
Kentucky Tip-Off Classic
We are looking for two teams to participate in the 2026 Kentucky Tip-Off Classic, co-hosted by Transylvania University and Asbury University. This event will take place in Central Kentucky, with games played at Transylvania University in downtown Lexington and Asbury University in Wilmore, just 30 minutes apart. Teams can stay in a centrally located hotel for convenience.
Event Details:
📅 Dates: November 13-14, 2026
🏀 Games vs. Transylvania University & Asbury University
💰 $500 guarantee
🍽� Post-game meals provided
📹 Live video coverage of all games
🏨 Hotel discounts available
* game time on 14th is either 3pm or 7:30 pm depending on HCAC Volleyball Tournament hosting
This is a great opportunity to compete in a well-organized event while gaining valuable non-conference experience. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact John Hamilton (jhamilton@transy.edu) or Mike Stone (mstone@transy.edu)
We hope to see you in Lexington and Wilmore this November!