Through strong community partnerships, several competitive youth basketball tournaments are hosted annually in Auburn, Alabama. These events are organized in collaboration with YBOA Alabama and supported by key partners including the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation, Auburn Opelika Tourism, and local schools.

Together, these partnerships help create high-quality tournament experiences while bringing teams and families into the Auburn community. In 2025, these events welcomed over 170 teams from across the region.

2026 Tournament Schedule

Auburn Showdown
March 28–29
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Showdown on the Plains
April 11–12
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Ron Anders & Lisa Sampson (RALS) Classic
June 6–7
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Travel & Event Information

Additional event details, including hotel accommodations, local attractions, and visitor information, are available through our tourism partners:

Auburn Showdown
Auburn Showdown Event Page

Showdown on the Plains
Showdown on the Plains Event Page

RALS Classic
RALS Classic Event Page