2026 MLK Classic
Location: PSM Fieldhouse - 3946 Ice Way, Fort Wayne IN
Date: Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026
Team Registration: $325
Age(s)/Division(s): 2nd-8th Grade Boys & Girls
Event Information
Breakdown:
DAILY ADMISSION = $15
CASH AND CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED (credit card fees will be applied)
6 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER ARE FREE
3-Game Guarantee
EVENT COACHES REGISTRATION:
*ALL participating coaches MUST register at PSM FIELDHOUSE at least 45 minutes PRIOR to their first games
*COACHES CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 7:30AM ON SATURDAY
*ONLY Coaches with Coaching Bands will be allowed on the bench. NO EXCEPTIONS
TOURNAMENT VENUES:
*PSM FIELDHOUSE (8 COURTS) – 3946 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
*NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL (3 COURTS) – 475 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
*WOODSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (2 COURTS) – 2310 West Hamilton Road South , Fort Wayne IN 46814
*SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL (2 COURTS) – 4509 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne IN 46814
EXPOSURE:
*BallerTV will be LIVE streaming the games this weekend at PSM FIELDHOUSE and NORTH SIDE HS
SCHEDULE:
*The schedule will be posted on our tournament website and the Gym Rats App (downloading the Gym Rats App is encouraged)
*The schedule will be posted TUESDAY EVENING – January 13th
*We do NOT expect changes once the schedule is posted but PLEASE check the schedule again on Thursday for any updates.
*Any changes to first game times or locations made after 5:00pm on Thursday will be communicated directly
EVENT GUIDELINES:
Athletes, Coaches, Spectators, Media & Public:
– In an effort to help your experience in Fort Wayne be the best of the summer please be respectful of others
– Abusive language, rude or obnoxious behavior, or poor conduct will NOT be tolerated.
– If any parent, player or coach is displaying poor conduct they will be removed from the gym without warning and may not be allowed to return to the event.
Cost & Fees
$50.00 - (off each Team for programs with 3 or more teams)
Important Infomation
EACH TEAM MUST PROVIDE A SCOREKEEPER/TIMEKEEPER
FIRST TEAM LISTED IS HOME/WEARS LIGHT JERSEYS
Each team will need to be prepared to pay the $20 GRBA Registration Fee @ Check-in IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY PAID THIS FEE AT ANOTHER GRBA EVENT for the 2025/2026 season.
REFUND POLICY – NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Hotel & Lodging
Gym Rats Basketball has a “Stay to Play” policy for all tournaments in Fort Wayne. This requires all participants (teams and guests) in need of hotel accommodations must make their reservations through My TBD Sports. This is a complimentary service and makes securing your rooms quick and easy. It is required that teams book their housing through this service to ensure placement in this tournament.
Team and individual reservations can be made online or by phone, as follows:
My TBD Sports
515-207-4910
Toll Free – 855-TEAMTVL
Email: teams@TBDtravelservices.com
Location
PSM Fieldhouse - 3946 Ice Way, Fort Wayne IN
