Annual 3-on-3 Tournament · March
Hoops Madness
Half-court. Bracket play. All ages. More Fun than you can handle.
Philadelphia's most fun basketball tournament — inspired by March Madness, built for every age and skill level. From ages 6 to adult, everyone competes.
300+
Players in 2026
3-on-3
Half-Court Format
March
Annual Tournament
Ages 6+
All Ages Welcome
Tournament Format
Half-Court. All Heart.
Inspired by March Madness, Hoops Madness brings bracket-play excitement to the Philly basketball community — for players of every age and skill level.
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3-on-3 Half Court
Teams of four compete in half-court games. Fast, physical, non-stop action all day long.
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Bracket Play
Age-based brackets so every player competes against peers. Kids 6–18 and adult divisions. Real competition, real trophies.
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Shooting Contests
3-point, foul-shooting, and half-court competitions run throughout the day. Every registered player eligible.
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T-Shirt Included
Every registered player receives a Hoops Madness t-shirt. MP coaches and referees on site all day.
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Family Event
Families fill the stands. Food and drinks available. Six games running simultaneously throughout the day.
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No Team? No Problem.
Register individually and we'll place you on a team the day of the tournament.
Tournament History
Every Year, A New Chapter.
Hoops Madness has grown into one of the most anticipated events on the Philly youth basketball calendar.
| Year | Details | Highlight |
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| 2026 | Most Recent March 14 · Norwood-Fontbonne & La Salle College High School MP Basketball · Two venues | 300+ players — largest to date |
| 2025 | Annual 3-on-3 · Chestnut Hill area MP Basketball & CHCA partnership | Growing fields across all age divisions |
| 2024 | Annual 3-on-3 tournament Girls division expansion with Power Forward Foundation | Girls division growth — a major milestone |
| 2023 | March 11 · 9am–1pm · CHCA venue Ages 6–18 & adults | Full day of bracket play and shooting contests |
| Origins | Originally run through Chestnut Hill Community Association Brien Tilley, committee chair | The foundation Hoops Madness is built on |
Questions
Quick Answers.
No. Teams are four players (three plus a substitute), but you can register individually and we'll place you on a team the day of the tournament.
Brackets are age-based so players always compete against peers. We run divisions from ages 6 through adult. Reach out if you're unsure about placement.
Every registered player receives a Hoops Madness t-shirt and is eligible for the 3-point, foul-shooting, and half-court shooting competitions.
Absolutely — families and friends are encouraged to fill the stands. Food and drinks are available. It's a full community event.
Hoops Madness runs annually in March. Registration for 2027 opens in early winter. Follow us on Instagram or sign up for the newsletter to get notified first.
Yes — we work with local businesses and community partners every year. Email matt@mattpaulbasketball.com to discuss opportunities.
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