Dear Hooplandia Community,

The Big E is in full swing, and we're less than a week away from HOOPLANDIA DAY. I would like to personally invite you to join us as we celebrate an incredible year of growth for Hooplandia, the East Coast's Ultimate 3x3 Basketball Tournament and Festival.

In partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Hooplandia 2026 was our biggest and most successful event yet!

Thanks to the support of our athletes, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and community partners, we welcomed more than 13,000 attendees, hosted over 2,100 players, and reached millions of people through our digital media platforms. Most importantly, Hooplandia continues to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds through a shared love of sports, 3-on-3 hoops, competition, and community.

We are grateful to the participants and partners who help carry the Hooplandia story! As a thank you for your support, we are hosting a special celebration at The Big E on Saturday, October 3. We hope you’ll join us for an exciting lineup of basketball attractions, a FIBA 3x3 Pro-Am, other entertainment and Fair fun for the entire family, as we recognize everyone who contributed to this year's success, along with welcoming prospective partners interested in being involved with HOOPLANDIA and supporting our efforts.

HOOPLANDIA DAY at The Big E | Saturday, October 3, 2026

Day’s Schedule:

• 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM: FIBA 3x3 Pro-Am powered by 3x360 Sports
• 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Welcome Brunch
• 1:30 PM: Dunk Jumps by Chi Demonstration
• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Contest Finals and 3x3 Pro-Am Championship Rounds
• 6:00 PM: The Big E Parade

Admission to The Big E and Hooplandia Day is complimentary with your RSVP. Please note that parking is not included. Guests should use Gate 9 Public Parking.

Please RSVP by Thursday, October 1st, by emailing info@hooplandia.com to reserve your complimentary admission ticket.

HOOPLANDIA event planning is already underway for 2027, and I welcome the opportunity to thank you in person and share what's ahead.

We hope to see you there,

Coach Drew