WHAT IS HOOPLANDIA?
Hooplandia, the Northeast’s Ultimate 3x3 Basketball Tourney + Festival, is hosted by Eastern States Exposition and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The exciting event offers three days of pure basketball programming, featuring competitive tournament games, skills competitions, hands-on activities, instructional clinics and more.
Now in its second year, Hooplandia attracted 12,000 people to the Eastern States Exposition complex. The event showcased hundreds of games and welcomed thousands of players across multiple divisions, including youth of all ages, men, women, high school and college athletes, Special Olympians, veterans, first responders and more.
The competitions took place at Eastern States Exposition, with select youth division championship games held on the iconic Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams" at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hooplandia and our partners are committed to creating an extraordinary basketball festival for players, fans and our community.
HOOPLANDIA'S VISION
Hooplandia has established a vibrant, inclusive basketball community that unites players, fans and families in a shared passion for the game. With every dribble, pass and shot, we celebrate Greater Springfield’s legacy as the birthplace of basketball and strive to build an event that reflects its spirit and values.
Through strong community engagement, we aim to inspire the next generation of basketball enthusiasts by promoting teamwork and sportsmanship at all levels.
The foundation we have built over the past two years positions us to become the premier basketball event in the Northeast and beyond, driving economic growth in Greater Springfield.
"Our second annual Hooplandia event surpassed all expectations, solidifying our reputation as the Northeast’s premier 3x3 tournament and festival. This year, we welcomed over 12,000 basketball enthusiasts hosted an impressive array of games across our expanded grounds, and celebrated the triumphs of new champions. This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support and enthusiasm of our sponsors. Your commitment and belief in our vision have been invaluable in making Hooplandia a staple in our community and a legacy event that will continue to grow and inspire. Thank you for being an essential part of Hooplandia’s continued success and history!"
- Eugene J. Cassidy, President & CEO