Tickets
Tournament passes are not on sale yet.
Check back for more information.
Single-session tickets are $15 at the gate, available from an hour before each session starts.
Presented by
The 43rd annual
The Classic at Tennessee High School
Explosive talent. Rich tradition. Incredible memories.
80 days away
Just announced
The 18-team field is set
18 teams from 8 states come to Viking Hall December 26–31, 2026.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Get in the game
Livestream
Every game of The Classic is livestreamed with full game commentary, along with the Slam Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest and the Youth Sports Showcase.
Livestream passes are not on sale yet.
Doc Maples Holiday Hoops
The girls' tournament runs the week before The Classic, .
By the numbers
- 42 tournaments played
- 173+ teams have competed
- 900+ games played
- 30,000+ spectators each year
- 15% travel from outside the region
- 24+ media members in attendance daily
- 25+ former players have gone on to the NBA
- 12+ have played in the NFL
- Hundreds of college coaches have attended
About The Classic
The 43rd annual Classic takes place December 26–31, 2026, at Viking Hall in Bristol, Tennessee. Established in 1983, The Classic has grown into one of the nation's most respected high school basketball tournaments, showcasing elite teams, future college stars and unforgettable matchups for more than four decades. Fans from across the country travel to Bristol each year to be part of this holiday tradition, filling Viking Hall with the energy and excitement that only The Classic can deliver.
As the original Bristol holiday tournament still held at Viking Hall in Bristol, Tennessee, The Classic continues to build on its proud history, bringing the community together and highlighting the very best of high school basketball. With its long-standing legacy, national recognition and unmatched atmosphere, The Classic remains the place where tradition and competition meet.
Getting here
Viking Hall
Bristol, TN