COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Nov. 17, 2025) – Registration for the 2026 U.S. Open Basketball Championships is now open. After introducing two events in 2025, USA Basketball will once again host two tournaments in 2026 under the U.S. Open Basketball Championships banner to offer teams the opportunity to compete for a USA Basketball trophy.
The East championships will be held June 5-7, 2026, in Bermuda Run, North Carolina, while the West championships are set for July 3-5, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona.
Both championships will have five divisions for boys and girls, including 12 & under, 13 & under, 8th grade, 9th grade and 10th grade. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis until division capacity is reached. Teams may sign up to play in one or both tournaments.
Teams can register for a special early bird price of $350 per team now through Feb. 28, 2026, for the East championships and through March 31, 2026, for the West. Following the early bird deadlines, standard registration is $450 per team. Group discounts are also available for programs registering three or more teams.
Information on registration is here.
All coaches must hold a valid 2025-26 USA Basketball Coach License. Each division will meet USA Basketball’s youth guidelines for player segmentation with age and grade verification to ensure safe, fair play. Division eligibility is below.
| 2026 U.S. OPEN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS DIVISION ELIGIBILITY | |
| DIVISION | ELIGIBILITY |
| 12 & under | Athletes cannot turn 13-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 |
| 13 & under | Athletes cannot turn 14-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 |
| 8th grade | Athletes cannot turn 15-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 OR Athletes must be enrolled in 8th grade or lower on Oct. 1, 2025, and cannot turn 16-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 |
| 9th grade | Athletes cannot turn 16-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 OR Athletes must be enrolled in 9th grade or lower on Oct. 1, 2025, and cannot turn 17-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 |
| 10th grade | Athletes cannot turn 17-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 OR Athletes must be enrolled in 10th grade or lower on Oct. 1, 2025, and cannot turn 18-years-old prior to Sept. 1, 2026 |
The East championships tip on June 5, 2026, at RISE Indoor Sports in Bermuda Run. The West championships begin July 3, 2026, at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. Teams are guaranteed at least four games against national competition and will receive USA Basketball gear. Each tournament is structured with pool play feeding into bracket play.
The winning team from each division will earn the right to hoist the U.S. Open Basketball Championships trophy. Each event will also feature skills challenges for players and a tournament cookout for all teams.
Held since 2018, the U.S. Open Basketball Championships is a premier, open-registration youth basketball tournament hosted by USA Basketball intended to add opportunity, standards and quality at the youth basketball level. For more information, click here.
About USA Basketball
USA Basketball, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the National Governing Body for the sport of basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of USA teams that compete in FIBA-sponsored basketball competitions and select national events, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives addressing player development, coach education and safety.
USA Basketball, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the National Governing Body for the sport of basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of USA teams that compete in FIBA-sponsored basketball competitions and select national events, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives addressing player development, coach education and safety.