January 16th - 18th, 2026
January 16th - 18th, 2025
All Gender Division & Women's+ Division Tournament
The 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 – 19th 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, Natasha Bedingfield, and Mel C AKA Sporty Spice.
We’ll host both the All Gender division AND Women’s+ division. The basketball tournament will take place across three days, Friday, January 16th – Sunday, January 18th.
Please note that games will start on Friday, January 16th.
Tentative Game Schedule:
Credential pick up: At the Gym
Friday 10AM – 6PM
Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday Championships 9AM-6PM
(schedule subject to shorten)
Championship medals will be presented immediately following each championship game
Spectator Entry $10/day at the door
Delta Air Lines Discount
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for National Gay Basketball Association
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. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY49Z
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800 number.
Southwest Airlines Discount
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer West Coast Classic attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link.
Social Events
All Weekend
Thursday, January 16th:
Athletes Welcome: TBA
Friday, January 17th:
TBA
Saturday, January 18th:
TBA
Sunday, January 19th:
Closing Celebration: TBA
Stay tuned for updates
Host Hotels
The 2026 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 as well as Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Reservations made through the Sin City Classic website get FREE parking and other benefits.
Special Premium and Deluxe rooms are available at each host hotel for a higher rate. These rooms are limited and will sell out! Suite will be available at a later date. Please email lucas@sincityclassic.org if you’re interested in learning more about suites.
The Sin City Classic Room Block will be available for bookings until Dec 31st, 2025. After the block closes rooms will be available at the market rate.
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!
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.
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.
Gymnasiums
Tarkanian Basketball Academy
Friday, January 16th
All Friday games will take place at Tarkanian Basketball Academy close to the Strip.
Supreme Courtz
Saturday, January 17th - Sunday, January 18th
Saturday and Sunday games will be played at Supreme Courtz.
Tarkanian Basketball Academy
Friday, January 16th
2730 S Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89102
All Friday games will take place at Tarkanian Basketball Academy close to the Strip.
Supreme Courtz
Saturday, January 17th - Sunday, January 18th
2100 Olympic Ave, Henderson, NV 89014
Saturday and Sunday games will be played at Supreme Courtz.
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