2026–2027 Youth Basketball Tournaments

The Empire Hardwood Series

Competitive youth basketball tournaments in Fargo featuring boys’ and girls’ divisions, a three-game guarantee and a simple team-registration process.

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Come Compete

Built For Youth Basketball

Each Hardwood Series event gives youth teams an organized, competitive tournament experience at The Empire Sports Complex.

5-On-5 Basketball Traditional team basketball with boys’ and girls’ divisions.

Three Games Every registered team receives a three-game guarantee.

$250 Per Team One straightforward tournament registration fee.

Fargo, North Dakota All Hardwood Series events are hosted at The Empire.

Select Your Tournament

Hardwood Series Schedule

Choose the correct event, division and grade level before completing your team registration.

October 2026

Empire Fall Tip-Off

5-on-5 tournament • Three-game guarantee • $250 per team

October 10 Saturday

Boys Grades 5–8

October 11 Sunday

Girls Grades 5–8

November 2026

Empire Turkey Shootout

5-on-5 tournament • Three-game guarantee • $250 per team

November 21 Saturday

Boys Grades 5–8

December 2026

Empire Winter Clash

5-on-5 tournament • Three-game guarantee • $250 per team

December 5 Saturday

Boys Grades 4–7

December 6 Sunday

Girls Grades 5–6

January 2027

Empire Hardwood Classic

5-on-5 tournament • Three-game guarantee • $250 per team

January 30 Saturday

Boys Grades 4–6

January 31 Sunday

Girls Grades 4–7

February 2027

Empire February Frenzy

5-on-5 tournament • Three-game guarantee • $250 per team

February 13 Saturday

Boys & Girls Boys Grades 5–6 • Girls Grades 6–8

Registration & Payment

Complete your team registration through Upper Hand using the correct tournament button above.

Tournament payment will process on the Wednesday before the tournament date.

Before You Register

Tournament Information

Team Registration Registration is completed by team rather than by individual athlete.

Correct Division Confirm gender, grade and tournament date before submitting registration.

Limited Capacity Tournament space is limited. Registration may close when available divisions fill.

Game Schedule Coaches will receive tournament scheduling information before the event.

Event Location The Empire Sports Complex, 4170 24th Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota.

Questions Email sports@empirefargo.org or call 701-318-4161 for tournament assistance.

Bring Your Team. Build Your Empire.

Choose the Hardwood Series tournament that fits your team and complete registration through Upper Hand.

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Payment for each tournament will process the Wednesday before the tournament date

Empire Hardwood Series

2026–2027 Youth Basketball Tournaments at The Empire Sports Complex