Spokane Hoopfest

Hoopfest is the largest 3-on-3basketball tournament in the world, held annually in DowntownSpokane, Washington, traditionally on the last weekend in June. Each year, the event features over 6,000 teams, 25,000 participants, 3,000 volunteers, 225,000 fans, and 450 courts spanning 45 city blocks. The city’s strong association with the tournament has earned Spokane the official nickname Hooptown USA.

In 2011, Hoopfest hosted 7,040 teams and 27,876 players, setting a record for participation at the time. In more recent years, the event has continued to draw large crowds, with estimated attendance surpassing 250,000 spectators in both 2023 and 2024.

Beyond basketball, Hoopfest is also an outdoor festival featuring shopping, food, and interactive entertainment.