DFW PRE-SEASON BATTLE
MAR 21 & 22 | Mckinney, TX
The Breakdown
BIGGER & BETTER EVENTS since 2011!
The 5th Annual DFW Pre-Season Battle is a basketball tournament for boys’ and girls’ travel, local, and regional teams of A, B & C skill levels. The tournament guarantees each team at least three games, with awards presented to the first and second place finishers. All games will be played in one location, under a single roof.
Qualifier for the Big Time Hoops National Championships
July 18 & 19 – Virginia Beach, VA – LEARN MORE
Eligibility
The tournament is open to teams affiliated with various organizations, including Sneaker sponsored programs, AAU basketball, travel teams, NTBA, Jr. NBA, USSSA, USAB, and YBOA.
Team placement
Big Time Hoops relies on each team’s self-assessment to ensure proper placement in appropriate pools, aiming for competitive games and a high-energy environment for everyone involved.
Skill level breakdown
A-level teams: National Travel teams that regularly compete in multiple championship games.
B-level teams: Teams that have won bracket or playoff games at the regional level.
C-level teams: Parks & Recreation experience, newly formed teams.
Big Time Hoops events
Since 2011, Big Time Hoops has hosted various basketball events, including showcases, collegiate combines, one-day challenges, and NCAA-certified tournaments. For the 2026 expansion, they anticipate capping the number of participating teams in the DFW Pre-Season Battle at 72.
Highlights of the DFW Pre-Season Battle
Age-based event
Trainer and uniformed officer on site
Tournament structure includes pool play leading into bracket play
Features Gold and Silver divisions
Clock management handled by Big Time Hoops staff
Discounted hotel rates available
Food court on premises
Qualification
This tournament serves as a qualifier for the Big Time Hoops National Championships. More information regarding the National Championships is expected soon.
Entry fee
The entry fee for the tournament is $279 (ages 9 -14) | $329 (ages 15 – 18)
2026 Circuit of Champions locations
Big Time Hoops has expanded its offerings with a 2026 Circuit of Champions series across numerous locations.
Location
Washington, DC
Triadelphia, WV
Austin, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Memphis, TN
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dallas, TX
Lawrence, KS
Chicago, IL
Winter Haven, FL
Greensboro, NC
Boyds, MD
Cincy, OH
Madisonville, KY
Hillsborough, NJ
Registration Deadline
Late Registration begins on March 14th
All registrations & payments must be received 7 days prior to the start of the event.
Costs
$279 - $329
Divisions
Boys & Girls 9U - 18U
Gameplay
3+ Game Guarantee - Pool to Bracket Play format
Event Locations
Common Questions & Answers
Automatic Multi-Team Discounts
Our system will automatically apply discounts at checkout:
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2–5 Teams → 10% OFF
Tiered Pricing (resets September 1st):
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SILVER → 15% OFF (Register 6–25 Teams)
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GOLD → 20% OFF (Register 26–50 Teams)
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DIAMOND → 25% OFF (Register 51+ Teams)
Yes and No, Big Time Hoops DOES NOT guarantee schedule requests. However, these requests must be submitted well in advance and are subject to approval based on the overall scheduling needs of the event.
Note: The best chance of having your schedule requests honored is to register and pay early, as those request submissions have priority over teams that register later.
Final rosters must be submitted by 9 PM on Thursday of the event week. Teams must access Exposure Basketball using the SAME CREDENTIALS used to register the team. To update your roster within Exposure Basketball, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Exposure Basketball account with your registration credentials.
- Click "Teams" in the left column.
- Click the Team that you wish to update.
- Click "Players" and then click "+Player"
- Enter for each player: Full Name, Uniform Number and Grade
- Save your changes to ensure the roster is updated.
Make sure your roster is accurate and complete before the deadline!
Schedule is normally published on Tuesday night, week of the event. Teams should access schedule by going to https://bigtimehoops.net/schedules/
Age based events. Teams must register according to the oldest player on team.
No. Big Time Hoops provides block rooms at a significant discount, including breakfast. Additionally, teams that stay at our preferred accommodations receive special perks.