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FALL 2026 MAINE HOOPS SCHEDULE

The Road to Winter Starts with Maine Hoops!

The road to a successful winter basketball season begins this fall with Maine Hoops.

WHY MAINE HOOPS?

Maine Hoops – Your Independent Tournament Provider

For over 27 years, Maine Hoops has been New England's longest-running independently owned basketball tournament operator. As a Maine-owned organization, our mission has always been simple:

Creating the best possible tournament experience for players!

2 Recent Comments in emails from out of state Coaches:

"I always enjoyed working with you ... and appreciated how much you genuinely cared about the players, coaches, and overall experience. It made a lasting impression on me, and I'm looking forward to hopefully working together again."

"In seasons past, we've found that your ME Hoops circuit is far superior to the Hampton/Concord circuit, ... I would really love to spend the majority of our season in the ME Hoops circuit.

It takes everyone to create a positive experience for our athletes.

Our 2026 Fall Season tips off September 19-20 and features basketball every weekend through November 7-8, culminating with the debut of our exciting new championship event...

"Beast of the North"
(See Details to get Special $245 Rate)

Whether you're preparing for your school season or simply looking for the most competitive basketball experience possible, Maine Hoops has an event for your team.

FALL PACKAGES

Our Fall is built around our weekend tournament schedule, giving teams maximum flexibility. Whether you have a travel team or a high school team preparing for the season, choose the package that works best for you.

Full League Package

6 Weekends (One Day Each)
September 26/27 – October 31/November 1 - $1,100

Partial League Package

5 Weekends (One Day Each) - $925

Important

After purchasing a package, you must still register your team for each individual event.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PACKAGE

Individual Event Pricing

2-Day Event: $350/$375
1-Day Event: $195

Special pricing available for select events including our Tip-Off Weekend and Fall Finale.

EVENT LOCATIONS

Southern Maine - Saco • Portland Area
Central Maine - Waterville • Auburn Area
Northern Maine - Bangor Area

GAME DAYS

In general if you are only playing 1 day on the weekend...

Grades 4-8 play Saturdays
Grades 9-12 play Sundays

Need a different day? Just let us know! We offer flexibility whenever scheduling allows.

Special Events of Note

"Ahead of the Game Classic - Sept 19,20 (reduced pricing)
"Chase for the Chain" Southern Maine - October 17,18
"Chase for the Chain" Central Maine - October 24,25
"Great North Championships" Southern Maine - October 31, Nov. 1
"Fall Finale" Central Maine - October 31, Nov. 1 (reduced pricing)
"Beast of the North Classic" Southern Maine - November 7,8

2026 FUll FALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Ahead of the Game Classic - September 19-20

Kick off your fall season before everyone else!

Our Showcase Format gives teams:

Two Games Each Day
Outstanding Matchups
Great Early Season Competition

Special Early Season Price - $165

Click Here for Registration (Southern Maine Only)

Fall Tip-Off - September 26-27

The official start of the Fall Basketball Season!

Choose:
Saturday
Sunday
BOTH DAYS

Showcase Format guarantees:
Four Games for teams playing both days
Outstanding competition

Click Here Southern Maine Registration
Click Central/Northern Maine Registration

Autumn Showcase Challenge - October 3-4

The leaves are changing...

The competition is heating up.

Continue your Road to Winter with another weekend of competitive Showcase basketball.

Choose:
Saturday
Sunday
BOTH DAYS

Showcase Format guarantees:
Four Games for teams playing both days
Outstanding competition

Click Here for Southern Maine Registration
Click Here Central/Northern Maine Registration

Harvest Hoops Classic - OCTOBER 10-11

The Harvest Hoops Classic conitnues your journey to Winter Basketball. The long Holiday Weekend gives you plenty of time to enjoy the ride!

Another exciting Showcase Format featuring:

Choose:
Saturday
Sunday
BOTH DAYS

Showcase Format guarantees:
Four Games for teams playing both days
Outstanding competition

Click Here for Southern Maine Registration
Click Here Central/Northern Maine Registration

Chase for THE CHAIN - OCTOBER 17-18

Southern Maine

One of our most exciting events of the year! This will be one of your favorite stops on the Road to Winter. Great Fun event for all involved!! Bracket Buster Format (One Day Tournament). Teams playing both days will play Showcase Style One day and Bracket Buster Tournament Format on the other day.

THE CHAIN - Every champion walks away wearing an awesome Championship Chain.

Play one day or both. In General Bracket Buster Saturdays Grades 4-8 and Sundays 9-12

Teams participating both days receive:
Four Guaranteed Games

Click Here for Southern Maine Registration

Fall Frenzy Challenge - OCTOBER 17-18

Central & Northern Maine

Continue your Road to Winter with another competitive Showcase Weekend.

Play Saturday, Play Sunday Or play both!

Teams playing both days receive:

Four Guaranteed Games

Click Here for Central/Northern Registration

Chase for THE CHAIN - OCTOBER 24-25

Central & Northern Maine

The Chain heads north! One of our most exciting events of the year! This will be one of your favorite stops on the Road to Winter. Great Fun event for all involved!! Bracket Buster Format (One Day Tournament). Teams playing both days will play Showcase Style One day and Bracket Buster Tournament Format on the other day.

Bracket Buster excitement returns as teams compete to become Champions.

Winning teams receive:

Championship Chain

Play one day or both. In General Bracket Buster Saturdays Grades 4-8 and Sundays 9-12

Teams playing both days receive:

Four Guaranteed Games

Click Here for Central/Northern Registration

Fall Frenzy Challenge - OCTOBER 24-25

Southern Maine

Another exciting Showcase Format featuring:

Choose:
Saturday
Sunday
BOTH DAYS

Showcase Format guarantees:
Four Games for teams playing both days
Outstanding competition

Click Here for Southern Maine Registration

**"Great North Fall Championships" - OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1**

Southern Maine

The "Great North" Fall Championships is the next to last stop on the "Road to Winter" We Invite teams from all over New England to come participate in the Championship Weekend!

Halloween Scheduling

We understand Saturday is Halloween! We'll utilize additional facilities to make every effort to have teams finished early so everyone can enjoy the holiday festivities.

Champions receive:

Championship T-Shirts

Bracket Buster Format - Play one day or both. In General Bracket Buster Saturdays Grades 4-8 and Sundays 9-12