Fort Walton Beach, FL ยท 2026

Holiday basketball on Florida's Emerald Coast.

The 2026 Christmas Classic for varsity boys and girls, December 27–30. A 3-day tournament (subject to change) with a three-game guarantee, every game live-streamed for college coaches, $250 per team.

Past fields: programs from 16 U.S. states, Canada, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico.

The Tournament

The 2026 Christmas Classic.

One flagship event for serious varsity programs traveling for the holidays: 8-team boys and girls divisions, a 3-game guarantee, FHSAA rules, and a venue built for film, college coaches, and family.

Holiday Hoops Christmas Classic logo
December 27 – 30, 2026

Christmas Classic

The flagship event. A 3-day tournament (subject to change) for HS varsity boys and girls with 8-team divisions, a 3-game guarantee, championship and consolation play, and FHSAA rules. Every game livestreamed.

Format3-day (subject to change)
Field8-team divisions
PlayChamp. + consolation
Entry$250 per team
Register for the Christmas Classic
Why the Emerald Coast

A holiday road trip worth the miles.

Aerial view of the white sand and emerald water of Florida's Emerald Coast

Florida's Emerald Coast

Sugar-white sand and crystal-clear water minutes from the venue. The most scenic team trip on the December calendar.

National & international field

Programs from 16 U.S. states plus Canada, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. A true holiday showcase, not a regional tournament.

Live-streamed for coaches

Every game on every court captured for college coaches and family at home. Game film delivered, no extra fees, no hassle.

Hotels five minutes away

Discounted team rates at hotels within five minutes of FCP Sports. Travel light, focus on the game.

The Venue

FCP Sports, Fort Walton Beach, FL

33 Jet Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

A purpose-built basketball facility on Florida's Emerald Coast, with free Wi-Fi and a film setup that delivers college-ready footage from every game on every court.

Get Directions

Courts and seating inside FCP Sports

Free Wi-Fi

Reliable, free Wi-Fi throughout the facility for coaches, teams and families.

Holiday Hoops Classic

Win on the court. Remember the beach.

Holiday Hoops Classic champions with their trophy
Holiday Hoops Classic champions
A basketball team on the beach on Florida's Emerald Coast
Make memories off the court on Florida's beaches
Don't miss a game. Watch live on BallerTV.
Questions

Before you register.

Do we pay when we pre-register?

No. Pre-registration holds your interest. Once your spot is confirmed we email your $250 invoice and the 2026 tournament packet. Spots go to teams in the order they pay. Then complete the 2026 waiver and team roster.

How many games are guaranteed?

Every team plays at least three games in a 3-day tournament (subject to change), with championship and consolation play in each eight-team division under FHSAA rules. See the full format.

Who can enter?

Varsity high-school programs, boys and girls. Public, private, charter and international teams are all welcome.

Are games streamed and filmed?

Yes. Every game on every court is live-streamed on BallerTV for college coaches and families at home. Game film is included at no extra cost.

Where do teams stay?

Discounted hotels sit within five minutes of FCP Sports. After you pre-register, we send the hotel sheet with booking links and your team discount code. Travel details.

Partners & Sponsors
FCP Sports City of Fort Walton Beach Where I Live: The Emerald Coast La Quinta Inns & Suites Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts HOTWORX
Limited fields. Eight teams per division.

Reserve your spot for the 2026 Christmas Classic.

Pre-register now to lock in your team for the Christmas Classic, December 27–30, 2026. Spots are limited and fill on a first-paid basis.

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