RCE Tournaments × Global Grassroots Present the 2027 Southern Elite Circuit.
6 Regional Events. 3 Markets. 1 National Championship. March – July 2027.
Est. Huntsville, AL
National Basketball Network
Two organizations. One mission. The 2027 Southern Elite Circuit delivers affordable competition, professional organization, and a clear pathway to national recognition for youth basketball programs across the Southeast.
Through this partnership, RCE Tournaments and Global Grassroots are combining their operational expertise to create a regional competitive platform with team memberships, regional rankings, and a culminating National Championship in Pensacola, Florida.
Four regional events designed around what teams and families actually need from competitive youth basketball.
Every regular-season event guarantees a minimum of four games per team.
Professional timing format with stop-clock halves for a true game-day feel.
Teams book their own travel. No required stay-to-play policies.
Compete in your program uniforms. No circuit-mandated apparel purchases.
Verified team rankings, individual player profiles, and circuit standings.
Professional event coverage, team highlights, and social media features.
Compete against top programs across four Southeast markets.
Qualified teams advance to the National Championship in Pensacola.
Three membership tiers — Premier, Select, and Flex — built around your program.
The 2027 Southern Elite Circuit runs every other weekend from March through May across three regional markets (2 events each in Hopkinsville, Huntsville, and Birmingham), with the National Championship in Pensacola in July.
2027 Southern Elite Circuit National Championships • Pensacola, Florida • July 2027
Learn About Nationals10 proposed tournaments. March through July 2027. Friday–Sunday competition. Four-game guarantee. Individual entries starting at $225.
Three flexible membership tiers designed to fit every program. Super early bird pricing available through October 31, 2026.
Best for elite programs committed to the full circuit.
Best for competitive programs seeking flexibility.
Best for emerging and local programs.
RCE Tournaments continues to operate its standalone weekend tournament series. Individual tournament participation is separate from Southern Elite Circuit membership unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Register before October 31 to lock in Super Early Bird pricing across all three membership tiers.
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