2026 korean national tournament
june 6-7 toronto, canada
Divisions
INVITATIONAL DIVISION
Our premier division. Participation is exclusive to teams personally invited by the KBAA that are officially registered with Korean Sports Association city chapters.
Our premier division. Participation is exclusive to teams personally invited by the KBAA that are officially registered with Korean Sports Association city chapters.
RECREATIONAL DIVISION
Built for the love of the game. This category is open to competitive teams looking for a high-energy challenge paired with a fun, community-driven atmosphere.
Built for the love of the game. This category is open to competitive teams looking for a high-energy challenge paired with a fun, community-driven atmosphere.
COLLEGIATE [Korean Student Association] DIVISION
Represent your roots. This division is specifically geared toward college groups and Korean Student Associations (KSA) looking to bring pride to their respective campuses.
Represent your roots. This division is specifically geared toward college groups and Korean Student Associations (KSA) looking to bring pride to their respective campuses.
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
High School students, including those that just graduated with class of 2026 are eligible to play in this U18 division. Its a great opportunity for the future of KBAA to participate in this division and also be a part of the largest Korean Basketball tournament.
High School students, including those that just graduated with class of 2026 are eligible to play in this U18 division. Its a great opportunity for the future of KBAA to participate in this division and also be a part of the largest Korean Basketball tournament.
40+ MASTERS DIVISION
For the seasoned vets. This division is open to teams of mixed regions, provided all players are at least 40 years of age by the tournament start date (June 6).
For the seasoned vets. This division is open to teams of mixed regions, provided all players are at least 40 years of age by the tournament start date (June 6).
2025 Korean Sports Festival Results
Champions: NYC Spartans [New York]
Runner-Up: dc disrict [Washington DC]
2024 Korean National Results
Champions: team OC [california]
RUNNER-UP: DC District [Washington Dc]
22ND Korean american national sports festival (KANSF)
new york city
2023 New York City hosted the 22nd Korean American Sports Festival (KANSF) on June 23 - 25. Over 20 cities participated in the games, with 18 teams participating in the Basketball Tournament. The host city of NYC took home the championship edging out the defending champions from Washington DC. The host NYC also took home the KANSF overall championship as well beating out the other cities represented from all over North America. Thanks to the host city for their hospitality and organization!
More information about the event can be found on www.ny23.org
2022 KNABA National
Arizona
2022 KNABA Nationals were hosted by the Arizona Team, supported by the Korean Sports Association of USA. It was the first tournament since COVID, and the over 12 teams from all across the United States and Canada were able to enjoy representing their cities and join in the brotherhood that is KNABA. This year we had Orange County, CA reclaiming the championship after defeating one of the hottest young teams at the tournament, Atlanta, GA. We look forward to our next tournament in 2023 being hosted in New York City in June of 2023.
2022 KNABA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM
TOURNAMENT PICTURE GALLERY UPDATED
Thanks to Philadelphia for being great hosts!
September 4 and 5, in the city of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia, PA) KNABA Nationals were held on the campus of Germantown Academy. 13 Teams from across the United States traveled to participate in this yearly event, postponed in the past few years due to COVID. It was a smaller turnout for sure, but the competition and comradery was evident. The event had many familiar faces, but lot of new participants and teams.
Thanks to Philadelphia for being great hosts!
September 4 and 5, in the city of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia, PA) KNABA Nationals were held on the campus of Germantown Academy. 13 Teams from across the United States traveled to participate in this yearly event, postponed in the past few years due to COVID. It was a smaller turnout for sure, but the competition and comradery was evident. The event had many familiar faces, but lot of new participants and teams.
2021 Tournament Results:
Gold Medal: washington dc
silver medal: san francisco
bronze medal: philadelphia
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