Spokane Hoopfest

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Sports & AdventureSpokane
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceHoopfest's scale is what earns it the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Spokane Hoopfest in Spokane

Spokane Hoopfest is the world's largest three-on-three basketball tournament, held on the last full weekend of June since 1990 across the closed streets of downtown Spokane. More than two hundred temporary courts are painted onto roughly forty city blocks to host thousands of teams and hundreds of thousands of spectators over the two-day event.

Spokane Hoopfest began in 1990 as a downtown basketball tournament and grew, year over year, into the largest event of its kind in the world, eventually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and thousands of registered teams to a single late-June weekend.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Hoopfest's scale is what earns it the world's-largest distinction: rather than a single arena or a handful of courts, the tournament effectively takes over downtown Spokane, closing streets to build hundreds of temporary courts painted directly onto the pavement

02

The mystery stays covered

Teams range from elementary school kids to competitive adult and wheelchair divisions, making it one of the few basketball events genuinely open to nearly anyone willing to register a team, alongside showcase games featuring elite college and professional-adjacent competition

03

The city starts moving

The tournament is organized by the nonprofit Spokane Hoopfest Association, which funnels proceeds back into youth basketball programming across the region rather than operating purely as a commercial event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Every court on every block is repainted onto the pavement fresh each year specifically for the tournament

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a logistical undertaking central to the event's identity

The sacred route

Living ritual

Divisions span an unusually wide range of ages and skill levels

The local code

Living ritual

letting entire families and community groups field their own teams at the same event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Spokane Hoopfest, plan transport around the exact Spokane venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual athletic or summer streetwear; sunscreen and a hat are worth it for a full day spent walking sun-exposed downtown streets.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Spokane Hoopfest, stay near the part of Spokane you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map47.66 N, 117.43 WOpen in Google Maps

Spokane, WA

Nearest airportGEG — Spokane
TransportFor Spokane Hoopfest, plan transport around the exact Spokane venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Spokane Hoopfest, stay near the part of Spokane you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Spokane Hoopfest?

Spokane Hoopfest is listed for Past edition: 27–28 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Spokane Hoopfest take place?

The festival is listed in Spokane, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Spokane, WA

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLspokanehoopfest.net
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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