Springfield, Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball and it’s GAME ON for HOOPLANDIA, the largest 3×3 basketball competition and celebration on the East Coast and hosted by Eastern States Exposition and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hooplandia is not only the Northeast’s first-ever 3×3 basketball tournament for both recreational and elite players but also an all-inclusive festival jam-packed with experiences for attendees of all ages!
Most games will be played on the ESE grounds, with special games held at the Hall of Fame. Seventy-five basketball courts will be set up to accommodate more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages.
Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. The diverse divisions include young girls, boys, women, men, high-school-level, college-level, OGs, veterans, and more.
Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range according to age, and children in the under-8 category are free of charge.
Want to step up your game? Join a clinic with former NBA player Lou Roe, UConn’s Azzi Fudd and her mom Katie Fudd of GTS Fusion, and the UMass Men’s Basketball team!
Basketball Clinics at Hooplandia
🏀 Saturday, June 22: Lou Roe at 9:30am
🏀 Saturday, June 22: Azzi and Katie Fudd at 11am & 1pm
🏀 Sunday, June 23: Lou Roe at 9:30am
🏀 Sunday, June 23: Katie Fudd at 11am & 1pm
🏀 Sunday, June 23: Katie Fudd at 11am & 1pm
🏀 Sunday, June 23: UMass Basketball at 12pm
What happens if it rains?
We’ve got you covered, literally! We knew rain could be a factor when we started planning so we went the extra mile and had indoor courts painted throughout our buildings in the event that it rains, and the outdoor courts are deemed unplayable.
Where do I park?
* Gate 9 Public Parking, located at 875 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089
* PLEASE NOTE: Our Gate 9 Public Parking Lot will be the only lot available for participants and spectators to park in. All other gates will be closed.
Admission to the event is free.
However, there will be a $10 (cash only) fee to park on Saturday & Sunday. On Friday, June 21 parking will be free.
HOOPLANDIA will feature hundreds of games for thousands of players of all ages and playing abilities, with divisions for young girls, boys, women, men, high school elite, college elite, pro-am, OGs, wheelchair, Wounded Warrior, Special Olympians, veterans, first responders and more. Other exciting features:
Want to get involved?
Stay up to date on all things Hooplandia by following @hooplandia on Instagram and @HooplandiaNation on Facebook!
