Late Night and Community Basketball Partnerships 2026

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  The City of Chicago launched its Late Night Basketball 2026 initiative in June through a partnership between Mayor Johnson, Project SWISH, and the Chicago Park District.

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  High Point University and Liberty University will play a midnight tip-off game on November 2, 2026, at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center to start the 2026-27 college season.

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  The Atlanta Hawks and QuikTrip hosted the 10th season of the Atlanta Midnight Basketball League Championship in May 2026 at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center.

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  The City of Detroit unveiled the 'Occupy the Summer' program in May 2026, which includes midnight basketball sessions designed to keep youth occupied outside of school hours.

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  Circa Resort & Casino is a Founding Partner and Official Host Hotel for the 2026 College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas, scheduled for April 1–5.

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  The WNBA Live fan festival, presented by AWS, will return for its fifth year in Chicago from July 23–25, 2026, featuring 34 participating partners and licensees.

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  The Atlanta Midnight Basketball program is designed as a crime prevention initiative providing safe spaces and resource connection for young adults.

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  The 2026-27 midnight season opener between High Point and Liberty is the first scheduled midnight tip since ESPN's kickoff event in 2016.

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  AEG Global Partnerships brokered the agreement between Circa Resort & Casino and the College Basketball Crown tournament.

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