Tournament Play Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21

Tournament play will take place on outside and inside courts as assigned. In the event of inclement weather, all games will be moved in indoors.

More than a thousand players will compete in Hooplandia. The fast-paced, nonstop tournament play will commence by 9am each day. Gates and food and beverage concessions open at 8am. All teams will play a minimum of three games throughout the weekend.

All tourney long, jam out to hot hits by a stacked DJ lineup, including DJ Meechie of the UConn Huskies and DJ Nicki Nell of the Boston Celtics. Experience ARCY Live!, the dramatic and unique artistry of Connecticut-based muralist, ARCY, who is known for his paint-splattered, large-scale street art, all three days. Fan activities are in abundance, including a sneaker station with Sneaker Artist Vinnie Ducharme and talented bedazzling businesswoman, Designs by Amanda Kate.

On Saturday, former Celtics player and current team announcer Brian Scalabrine will be on the Showcase Court offering a clinic for youths 18 and younger from 12pm, followed by a meet and greet at 1pm.

On Sunday, Ta’Quan “Tootie” Zimmerman, formerly of the Utah Jazz’s G-league, and Julio Vazquez team up to present a clinic for Be a Baller, Not a Bully at 11am on the Showcase Court. At noon, Joe the Jet of the Harlem Wizards presents a dunk contest and clinic, also on the Showcase Court.

At 1pm on Sunday, Championship games begin, with the majority remaining at ESE and select games taking place at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. All entertainment will take place on the Outdoor Showcase Court.

• 8am: Gates Open
  • Food & Retail Vendors Open
• 9am: Games Tip-off
• 10am-4pm: Sneaker Art with Vinnie Ducharme & Designs by Amanda Kate
• 10am-4:30pm: DJs play until final game concludes in their Zone
  • DJ Splash
  • The Architect
  • DJ Meechie
• 12pm: Brian Scalabrine hosts Clinic (18U), Outdoor Showcase Court
• 1pm: Brian Scalabrine Meet & Greet, Outdoor Showcase Court
• 4pm: Final games begin
• 7pm: Concessions close
• 8pm: Gates close

• 8am: Gates Open
  • Food & Retail Vendors Open
• 10am-4:30pm: DJs play until final game concludes in their Zone
  • DJ Meechie
  • DJ Onyx
  • DJ Nicki Nell
• 11am-12pm: Ta’Quan “Tootie” Zimmerman’s “Be a Baller, Not a Bully” Clinic with Julio Vazquez, Outside Showcase Court
• 12-1pm: Joe the Jet hosts Dunk Contest & Clinic, Outdoor Showcase Court
• 1pm: Championship games begin at ESE and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
• 5pm: Championship games conclude
• 5:30pm: Concessions close

Gates will close one hour after the last winners are declared.

Food and Beverages

Food trucks and concessions will serve their signature dishes and beverages for adults and children throughout the event to keep fans and players fueled and hydrated.

• SAUCE:D Wood Fired Pizza—Outside Door 7 of Better Living Center
• Poppie's Lemonade & Shaved Ice—Outside Door 7 of Better Living Center
• Sweetera & Co.—Outside Door 7 of Better Living Center
• Stella’s Milk & Cookies—Near Gate 9A
• Eastern States Farmers Market & Wine Café—Near Gate 9A*
• Xena’s Café—Near Gate 9A
• The Hub—Mallary Complex*
  • Hoop Dog – Larger than life and loaded with toppings.
  • 3xBurger – Stacked to the max with three patties and signature “Hoop Sauce.”
• The Mick Express—Young Building*
• Storrowton Tavern Restaurant—In Storrowton Village

Father’s Day Savings (Sunday Only)

The Mick will offer a Surf n Turf special with braised angus beef tips team up with garlic parmesan shrimp tempura-style over a bed of buttered noodles. A protein-packed, carb-loaded order to keep you playing at your best.

The Hub conquers your cravings with the family-friendly 3xCombo—enjoy the flavor dream team, a hotdog, potato chips and fountain drink for just $12.

Beer Collaboration with Easy Company Brewing Co.

Easy Company Brewing Co. of Springfield, Mass., has partnered with Hooplandia to bring dad-approved beverages to the tournament in time for Father’s Day weekend.

Enjoy a cool pint of the festival-exclusive hazy “Hoplandia” IPA or the refreshing “Layup Lager.” Easy Company’s goal has always been to make “great beer for a greater cause,” so 100% of their after-tax profits benefit charities that support veterans, first-responders and their families. Working with Easy Company is Hooplandia’s way of saluting the fathers who have served, and they look forward to providing a pop-up during festival weekend.

Shop the official Hooplandia merch location inside Gate 9A for original Hooplandia gear, the official Hooplandia game ball, created by Spaulding, and so much more.

Admission to Hooplandia is FREE all three days of the tourney. Parking is free on Friday only. Parking is $10 per vehicle on Saturday and Sunday for teams, families and the general public in Gate 9, located at 875 Memorial Avenue in West Springfield, Mass.