FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASSIC TOURNAMENT

When and Where is The Classic Basketball Tournament?
The Classic at Tennessee High School begins every year on December 26 or December 27. The tournament lasts 5 full days and we do not play on Sundays. We play at Viking Hall at Tennessee High School in Bristol, Tennessee.

Where can I buy tickets?
Tournament passes are available for purchase online closer to the event. You can also purchase tournament passes in person at the Viking Hall Athletic Office.
You can purchase individual tickets to each session at the gate starting 1 hour prior to each session’s start time.

Do you accept Credit/Debit cards?
Ticket purchases can be completed with a credit/debit card and your cell phone. Concessions accept cash and credit/debit cards.

Can I buy tickets or passes in advance?
You cannot purchase individual session tickets in advance other than one hour before the sessions begin time, however, week-long passes are available for purchase online closer to the event, or in person at the Viking Hall Athletic Office and at the gate. 

How many sessions are there?
The tournament has 7 sessions. The first two days and last day of the tournament consists of 1 day-long session requiring one ticket. Day 3 and 4 consist of 2 separate sessions each in which all visitors must leave the building and return for the 2nd session with a new ticket.

Do you live stream the games?
Every game is live streamed! More information on purchasing live stream access is coming soon. Winners bracket games and select others will also feature live commentary. Live audio-only commentary by ESPN Tri-Cities is also available online and on the radio: Listen Live.

Are TSSAA Coach Passes or other Coach Passes accepted?
Sorry, only The Classic at Tennessee High School passes are accepted for this tournament.

Who runs this tournament?
Volunteers run this tournament! For 40 years, volunteers from Tennessee High School and the surrounding community have organized and executed this tournament.

Where do the proceeds from the tournament go?
For 40 years, The Classic at Tennessee High School has been a fundraiser for High School Athletics for participating schools. All proceeds are given directly to the participating schools’ athletic programs.

Are pets allowed at the tournament?
No pets are allowed at the tournament except service dogs.