INFORMATION
Nike’s premier girls’ basketball events, the Tournament of Champions (TOC) and Nike Nationals, return to Chicago from July 18-21, 2025.
Celebrating its 27th Anniversary, the TOC continues as the most prestigious and competitive club basketball event, showcasing Nike’s dominance. Combined with Nike Nationals, the culmination of the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), Chicago has become a mecca for elite girls’ basketball and a must-visit for college coaches nationwide.
The 2025 tournaments, held for the sixth time together, will occupy over 1.5 million square feet at McCormick Place, featuring elite teams from all 50 states, Canadian provinces, 32 Nike EYBL programs, and top club teams. All participating teams are guaranteed six games.
Chicago, named Best Big City in the U.S. for eight consecutive years by Condé Nast Traveler, sets the perfect stage for this world-class event.
NCAA COMPLIANCE
All coaches must have a USA Basketball Coach License prior to the event. Individuals without valid licenses will not be permitted to engage in coaching activities or sit on the team bench, and must purchase a spectator pass and sit in the designated spectator area(s).
BBCS REGISTRATION
All athletes and coaches must be registered in the NCAA BBCS. Returning users should renew their previous account and not create a new one. For team events, coaches will use their players’ registration to create their bench/roster. Returning coach and athlete users should RENEW their previous account and NOT create a new one.
Additional Information
For more information on athlete and coach registration and for access to the ECAG User Manual, visit the NCAA basketball certification website.
NCAA CERTIFIED EVENTS CHECKLIST
All of steps outlined below must be completed 21 days prior to the start of the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. All coaches must obtain a USAB Gold License; all PSAs and coaches must register in the BBCS.
Administrative coach must: build their team bench in the BBCS; send invitations to PSAs and coaches (coaches and PSAs must accept the invitation to be added); submit justifications for PSAs on their bench that have residency issues; create the roster(s) for each event in the BBCS; and acknowledge that athletes cannot play more than two games in one day.
STAY TO PLAY
The Tournament of Champions is a stay-to-play event. All teams traveling from outside the Chicago area are required to secure reservations through our official housing partner, Traveling Teams.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
In order to compete, all athletes must have a Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian. The waiver is done entirely online; if it is not completed by July 1st, the athlete may not compete.