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Kingdom of the Sun basketball tournament reveals teams and schedule for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Kingdom of the Sun basketball tournament reveals teams and schedule for 2026

Summary

The 53rd annual Kingdom of the Sun basketball tournament will take place at Vanguard High School starting December 28, 2026. The event features 16 teams, including local rivals Vanguard and North Marion, as well as out-of-state participants Seneca High from Kentucky and Southwest Atlanta Christian from Georgia. Opening day will have eight games, with subsequent matches held through December 31, culminating in the championship game at 3 p.m. Tickets and additional details will be announced as the tournament approaches.

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Status Watch

•Tournament begins December 28, 2026 at Vanguard High School.
•Includes 16 teams, with several district champions from Florida.
•Vanguard faces North Marion in an opening round matchup.
•Championship game scheduled for December 31 at 3 p.m.
•Dunk and 3-point contests planned for December 30.

Latest Updates

8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Kingdom of the Sun basketball tournament announces field, schedule for 2026

What they're saying

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The 53rd annual Kingdom of the Sun basketball tournament is two months away. See who's coming to Vanguard High and Ocala to compete for this year's title.
— Yahoo Sports

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