Nationals

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National Basketball Tournaments

Alodia Basketball Academy Nationals bring together top teams for a high-level competitive experience. Designed for advanced players and teams, these events provide the opportunity to compete against strong opponents and showcase skills on a bigger stage. Register Now Contact Us

Location
Houston area
Date and Time
July 8-11, 2027
Cost
From $450 per team (2026 early bird). 2027 pricing coming soon

Upcoming Tournaments

National Championship details

Save the dates: July 8-11, 2027. Alodia’s National Basketball Championship returns to North Houston for its 9th year. Registration, pricing and venues for 2027 are posted here as soon as they are confirmed. The details below are from the 2026 Championship (July 9-12, 2026) so teams know what to expect.

Registration windows (2026)

Early bird – January 21 to May 31 (save $50)
Regular – June 1 to June 24
Late – June 25 to June 26, additional $50 fee, subject to availability

Pricing (2026)

$450 early bird, through May 31
$500 regular registration, June 1 to June 24
$550 late registration, June 25 to June 26 (subject to availability)

Price includes a 4 game guarantee: 3 pool games followed by single elimination bracket play.

Multiple entry savings

2 teams – $10 discount per team
3 teams – $15 discount per team
4+ teams – $20 discount per team

Refunds. 3 or more weeks from the event: 50% site credit. Less than 3 weeks from the event: no site credits or refunds.

Format and divisions

Boys and girls divisions, grades 3 to 12
Pool games Thursday and Friday, bracket games Saturday and Sunday
Pool games set your seed for bracket play, which is single elimination in the opening rounds
Divisions of 8 or 9 teams play for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place; divisions of 12, 16, 20, 24 and 28 teams play for 1st through 5th place

Games in North Houston at top facilities. 2026 venues were The Den Sports Facility, Salem Community Center, Rosehill Christian School and Willow Wood Junior High. Check the Alodia Basketball App for each game’s location and address.

Qualifying for Nationals

Teams qualify through Alodia’s one-day National Qualifier tournaments. View and register for qualifying tournaments.

At-large participation. If your team cannot play a qualifier, or played and did not qualify, you can ask to be considered. Email [email protected] with your team name, gender, grade, location and a short summary of your team’s background and why it should be considered.

Schedules and live streams

Schedules are in the Alodia Basketball App and are updated with scores throughout the tournament. Review your division’s schedule and pay attention to the location of each game.

BallerTV live streams every game at Nationals. Get the BallerTV event pass.

Admission and concessions

Electronic payment only, cash is not accepted. Admission is purchased on site only, and a wristband is required to enter. 2026 admission prices (PDF)

Snacks and drinks are on sale at every location, card only. No outside food or drink at any location.

Rules and code of conduct

All players, coaches and spectators must follow Alodia’s Event Code of Conduct. Violations can result in removal from the event without refund.

Coaches: the team roster and waiver form is completed online through LeagueApps, as emailed after registration.

Hotel accommodations

Alodia does not partner with specific hotels or offer tournament room blocks. Teams are encouraged to book the accommodation that best fits their needs, as they can often secure the most competitive rates on their own.

Host a qualifying tournament

Alodia Basketball is looking for additional partner organizations to host National Championship qualifying tournaments. Email [email protected] for more information.

Questions

Email [email protected] or text / call 281-255-2552.

Past results

2020 Nationals

2019 Nationals

Thank you to our partners

Local businesses supporting Alodia – most offer a mention-Alodia discount. Interested in advertising with Alodia? Email [email protected].