The NIKE Nationals – Tournament of Champions is returning to Las Vegas this summer. The premier girls’ basketball event will feature elite high school basketball, brining together NIKE EYBL, EYCL, and Jr. EYBL, as well as independent teams.
There is a six-game guarantee for all participating teams. The sporting event attracts teams from across the country and Canada. The tournament is considered one of the most competitive and largest girls’ basketball events in the country.
Where Is the NIKE Nationals Tournament of Champions 2026 in Las Vegas?
The NIKE Tournament of Champions West will be held at the newly renovated and modernized Las Vegas Convention Center. There will be numerous basketball courts set up inside South Hall, where games will be played simultaneously each day of the event.
For teams participating in the NIKE Nationals, the event is “stay-to-play,” so all teams are required to stay in designated hotels.
When Is the 2026 Las Vegas NIKE Nationals Tournament of Champions?
The NIKE Nationals Tournament of Champions begin on Friday, July 10, and runs through Monday, July 13. Teams should plan on arriving in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 8, or Thursday, July 9.
This year’s tournament will occupy more than 1.5 million square feet at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Girls’ Tournament of Champions is being held in conjunction with the NBA Summer League, the Las Vegas Aces, and the Boys’ EYBL.
How To Get to the NIKE Nationals Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas?
The easiest and fastest way to get to the Las Vegas Convention Center and avoid the heavy traffic congestion on the Vegas Strip is to ride the Las Vegas Monorail.
The Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center is a dedicated stop along the 3.9-mile route.
If your “stay-to-play” resort is north of the Convention Center, simply board a southbound train at one of these stations:
If your “stay-to-play” resort is south of the Convention Center, hop on any northbound train from any of these stations:
- Harrah’s/The LINQ Station
- Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
- Horseshoe/Paris Station
- MGM Station at MGM Grand
Train begins operating at 7:00 a.m. daily, arriving every four to eight minutes, with continuous service until:
- Mondays: Midnight
- Tuesdays – Thursdays: 2:00 a.m.
- Fridays – Sundays: 3:00 a.m.
Travel time between stations is one to two minutes, and about four minutes from the Harrah’s/The LINQ Station and Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This part of the trip is also a great way to get up close views of The Sphere. Any operational updates are always posted in each station.
Once you arrive at the Convention Center, exit the station and follow the signs to the South Hall, which is about a 10-minute walk.
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Hotel Information: Stay-to-Play Policy. (2026)