The 2026 Panini Hoophall Classic returns to Springfield with an action-packed schedule featuring 56 players in ESPN’s Top 100 from the Class of 2026, including nine of the top 10 high school boys basketball prospects.
Springfield’s annual premier basketball showcase tips off on Thursday, Jan. 15 and concludes on Monday, Jan. 19. The majority of games will be played at Blake Arena at Springfield College, with an additional set of games also taking place at Western New England University (WNEU) and at John J. Duggan Academy.
“We’re proud to welcome the nation’s premier high school and prep programs back to Springfield for the 24th year of Hoophall Classic,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “This year’s event marks an exciting step forward with an expanded field, new overflow sites, and the addition of Panini as title sponsor, all helping us accommodate a record number of marquee matchups and top-ranked talent.
“Our gratitude goes out to our fans, sponsors, and our exceptional hosts at Springfield College for continuing to make the Birthplace of Basketball the epicenter of the high school game each January.
This year’s showcase will feature teams from 17 different states, with marquee boys matchups including Long Island Lutheran (NY) vs. Arizona Compass Prep (AZ), Christopher Columbus High School (FL) vs. Sierra Canyon School (CA), Brewster Academy (NH) vs. Oak Hill Academy (VA), CIA – Bella Vista Prep (AZ) vs. IMG Academy (FL), Dynamic Prep (TX) vs. Prolific Prep (FL) and Paul VI High School (VA) vs. Notre Dame High School (CA).
The event will also feature nine girls basketball games, with competitive games such as Long Island Lutheran High School (NY) vs. Sierra Canyon School (CA) and Bishop McNamara (MD) vs. Ontario Christian School (CA). 12 of the Class of 2026’s HoopGurlz Top 100 recruits and 10 from the Class of 2027’s Super 60 will compete at this year’s showcase.
Local teams will make up the bulk of the Thursday games, with six Western Mass. boys basketball programs taking the court. Friday will feature Springfield Central girls basketball taking on Northwest Catholic (CT) at 1 p.m. at Blake Arena. Sunday will feature Springfield Central boys basketball take on Christ the King (NY) at 12 p.m. at Western New England University (WNEU).
All games will be available to stream on BallerTV unless otherwise specified. Take a look at the full schedule for the showcase below:
Thursday, Jan. 15
Blake Arena, Springfield College
- 3:00 p.m. – Boys – East Catholic (CT) vs. Shaker (NY)
- 4:45 p.m. – Boys – Chicopee Comp (MA) vs. South Hadley (MA)
- 6:30 p.m. – Boys – Putnam Voc. (MA) vs. Sci-Tech (MA)
- 8:30 p.m. – Boys – Springfield Central (MA) vs. Pope Francis (MA)
Friday, Jan. 16
Blake Arena, Springfield College
- 1:00 p.m. – Girls – Springfield Central (MA) vs. Northwest Catholic (CT)
- 2:30 p.m. – Girls – Christ the King (NY) vs. Mater Dei (CA)
- 4:00 p.m. – Girls – The St. James Academy (VA) vs. IMG Academy (FL)
- 5:30 p.m. – Girls – Westtown School (PA) vs. Bullis School (MD)
- 7:00 p.m. – Girls – Long Island Lutheran (NY) vs. Sierra Canyon (CA)**
- 8:30 p.m. – Girls – Bishop McNamara (MD) vs. Ontario Christian School (CA)**
** = Live stream available on the NBA App, NBA.com, NBA YouTube
AHLC Building, Western New England University
- 6:00 p.m. – Boys – Oak Hill Academy (VA) vs. Montverde Academy (FL)
- 8:00 p.m. – Boys – Brewster Academy (NH) vs. Faith Family (TX)
Saturday, Jan. 17
Blake Arena, Springfield College
Session 1
- 9:00 a.m. – Boys – Notre Dame-Fairfield (CT) vs. Mater Dei (CA)
- 10:30 a.m. – Boys – Blair Academy (NJ) vs. TMI Episcopal (TX)
- 12:00 p.m. – Boys – Long Island Lutheran (NY) vs. Arizona Compass Prep (AZ)
- 1:30 p.m. – Boys – Christ the King (NY) vs. Millennium (AZ)
Session 2
- 4:00 p.m. – Boys – Christopher Columbus (FL) vs. Sierra Canyon (CA)**
- 5:30 p.m. – Boys – Archbishop Stepinac (NY) vs. IMG Academy (FL)**
- 7:00 PM – Boys – Notre Dame-West Haven (CT) vs. Inglewood (CA)**
** = Live stream available on the NBA App, NBA.com, NBA YouTube
AHLC Building, Western New England University
- 6:30 p.m. – Boys – Coronado (NV) vs. Bergen Catholic (NJ)
- 8:00 p.m. – Boys – Faith Family (TX) vs. Sunrise Christian (KS)
John J. Duggan Academy
- 11:00 a.m. – Girls – Westtown School (PA) vs. IMG Academy (FL)
- 12:30 p.m. – Girls – Mater Dei (CA) vs. Sacred Heart (CT)
- 2:00 p.m. – Girls – Ontario Christian School (CA) vs. St. John Vianney (NJ)
Sunday, Jan. 18
Blake Arena, Springfield College
Session 1
- 9:00 a.m. – Boys – Central Catholic (MA) vs. Bergen Catholic (NJ)
- 10:30 a.m. – Boys – Imhotep Charter (PA) vs. Providence Christian School (TN)
- 12:00 PM – Boys – Brewster Academy (NH) vs. Oak Hill Academy (VA)
- 1:30 PM – Boys – Bishop McNamara High School (MD) vs. Rainier Beach (WA)
Session 2
- 4:00 p.m. – Boys – CIA – Bella Vista (AZ vs. IMG Academy (FL)
- 5:30 PM – Boys – Long Island Lutheran (NY) vs. Montverde Academy (FL)
- 7:00 PM – Boys – Spire Academy (OH) vs. Sunrise Christian School (KS)
- 9:00 PM – Boys – Link Academy (MO) vs. Arizona Compass Prep (AZ)
AHLC Building, Western New England University
- 12:00 p.m. – Boys – Springfield Central (MA) vs. Christ the King (NY)
John J. Duggan Academy
- 3:30 p.m. – Boys – Coronado (NV) vs. Bergen Catholic (NJ)
Monday, Jan. 19
Blake Arena, Springfield College
- 9:00 AM – Boys – The Newman School (MA) vs. Southeastern Prep (FL)
- 11:00 AM – Boys – Dynamic Prep, TX vs. Prolific Prep (CA)*
- 1:00 PM – Boys – Paul VI (VA) vs. Phoenix St. Mary’s (AZ)*
- 3:00 PM – Boys – Columbus (FL) vs. St. John Bosco (CA)**
- 5:00 PM – Boys – Spire Academy (OH) vs. Brewster Academy (NH)**
* = Available to watch on ESPN2
** = Available to watch on ESPNU
