INFORMATION
Nike’s Premier Girls’ Basketball Events Return to Chicago – July 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2026
Nike’s flagship girls’ basketball events – the Tournament of Champions (TOC) and Nike Nationals – return to Chicago from July 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2026.
Celebrating its 28th Anniversary, the TOC continues to stand as the most prestigious and competitive club basketball event in the country, showcasing the strength and legacy of Nike’s grassroots platform. Combined with Nike Nationals, the culmination of the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), Chicago remains the epicenter of elite girls’ basketball and a must-attend event for college coaches nationwide.
The 2026 tournaments, held together for the eighth time, will occupy more than 1.5 million square feet inside McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the Western Hemisphere. The event will feature elite teams from all 50 states, every Canadian province, and all 32 Nike EYBL programs, along with many of the nation’s top independent clubs. All participating teams are guaranteed six games.
Chicago, named the Best Big City in the U.S. for nine consecutive years by Condé Nast Traveler, once again provides the perfect backdrop for this world-class event – a celebration of competition, culture, and the continued rise of women’s basketball.
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.
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.