Competitive Games
Intentional matchups and a real championship path.
2028 Inaugural Event
The first
Chi City Showcase.
A focused two-day tournament planned for the Chicago area in late spring or early summer 2028. Final dates and venue will be announced as planning is completed.
Event Framework
Start focused. Build it right.
✓Two-day tournament
Saturday and Sunday target format.
Saturday and Sunday target format.
✓16-team target field
Quality and fit prioritized over simply making the field larger.
Quality and fit prioritized over simply making the field larger.
✓Championship experience
Feature-game presentation, media coverage, sponsor recognition and awards.
Feature-game presentation, media coverage, sponsor recognition and awards.
✓Four scholarship target
Four $1,000 awards, subject to finalized funding and selection criteria.
Four $1,000 awards, subject to finalized funding and selection criteria.
Weekend Experience
Designed around more than the bracket.
Chi City Live
Streaming, game film, clips, interviews and highlights.
Scholarships
Recognition that connects basketball performance and broader opportunity.
Activations
Court branding, community partnerships, halftime moments and hospitality.
Status: Dates, participating programs, venue, ticketing and registration details are not yet final. The website will be updated as each piece is officially confirmed.