January 17th - 20th, 2025
January 17th - 20th, 2025
All Gender Division & Women's+ Division Tournament
The 18th Sin City Classic is the largest annual LGBTQ+ sporting event in the world! Join more than 10,000 athletes in fabulous Las Vegas January 16th – 20th for a weekend of competition, social events and fun you won’t want to miss. Closing party performers have included Deborah Cox, CeCe Penniston, JoJo, and Natasha Bedingfield.
We’ll host both the All Gender division AND Women’s+ division. The basketball tournament will take place across three days, Friday, January 17th – Sunday, January 19th.
Please note that games will start on Friday, January 17th.
Spectator VIP Weekend Pass $60
includes:
3-day spectator entry
NGBA tournament t-shirt
Saturday lunch
Sin City Classic All Access event wristband**
Purchase via Venmo @NGBAUS or Zelle: payment@ngba.org
Include “VIP Pass” with spectator first and last name, t-shirt size (unisex XS-XXXL), and sandwich choice (ham, turkey, veggie) in the memo
** Please note: non-athlete wristband $15 when purchased through Sin City Classic website. Sin City Classic Wristbands provide free entry into the nightly parties. Discounts at participating outlets at the Host Hotel Complex will also be available to wristband holders. Wristbands are required for entry to the Sunday Night Closing Party – NO EXCEPTIONS. Wristbands are not required for entry to other events but you might have to pay a cover charge without one.
Delta Air Lines Discount
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for NGBA WestCoast Classic
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3KU
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation
800 number.
Social Events
Thursday, January 16th:
Early Arrival Credential Check-In 8PM
Friday, January 17th:
Welcome Party 7PM-9PM
After Party 9PM
Saturday, January 18th:
After Party 9PM
Sunday, January 19th:
Closing Celebration 8PM
More Events to be Announced
Click here for Sin City Classic Sponsored Events
Host Hotels
The 2025 Sin City Classic host hotel will once again be The Flamingo, just steps away from the LINQ Promenade, High Roller Observation Wheel, Fly LINQ Zipline and countless Sin City attractions. Additional rooms at special Sin City Classic rates will be available at the neighboring LINQ Hotel and Casino as well as Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Reservations made through the Sin City Classic website get FREE parking and other benefits.
NEW FOR 2025
Special Premium and Deluxe rooms are available at each host hotel for a higher rate.
These rooms are limited and will sell out!
The Flamingo Las Vegas is Sin City Classic’s HQ. Set on the bustling LINQ Promenade, this legendary Las Vegas joint hosts official the Sin City Classic events, competitions and parties all weekend. You’ll be within walking distance of dozens of dining options along the LINQ Promenade and other Las Vegas attractions!
NEW for 2025: Premium and deluxe rooms available at higher rates.
Located right next door to Sin City Classic HQ, The LINQ Hotel + Experience boasts high-tech rooms and suites with easy access to the LINQ Promenade. Zoom across the Strip’s only zipline or take in the views from the High Roller Observation Wheel, both right outside your door.
NEW for 2025: Premium rooms available at a higher rate.
This iconic center Strip hotel offers everything an Athlete needs during the Sin City Classic. Horseshoe (formerly Bally’s) offers spacious, modern rooms, an outdoor shopping plaza and more just across the street from Sin City Classic’s Flamingo HQ.
NEW for 2025: Premium rooms available at higher rates.
Gymnasiums
Tarkanian Basketball Academy
Friday, January 17th
All Friday games will take place at Tarkanian Basketball Academy close to the Strip.
Supreme Courtz
Saturday, January 18th - Sunday, January 19th
Saturday and Sunday games will be played at Sportsplex Las Vegas. This is the same gym as the tournament in 2022.
Tarkanian Basketball Academy
Friday, January 17th
2730 S Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89102
All Friday games will take place at Tarkanian Basketball Academy close to the Strip.
Sportsplex Las Vegas
Saturday, January 18th - Sunday, January 19th
2100 Olympic Ave, Henderson, NV 89014
Saturday and Sunday games will be played at Sportsplex Las Vegas. This is the same gym as the tournament in 2022.
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