5v5 Basketball Tournament Schedule
The Bridge Sportsplex is excited to offer 5v5 basketball tournaments for 3rd - 8th grade athletes in the St. Louis region. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, MO in Edwardsville, IL, our community offers quality options for lodging as well as a wide-variety of fast-paced and sit down options for dining.
Looking for a space to host that tournament your organization has been wanting to hold? Look no further than our premier recreational facility. We offer quality concessions, parking, comfortable lounge space, and more. Call 618-685-1444 or Contact Us for availability and to discuss tournament details.
The Bridge Throwdown - January 3, 2026
Get Ready for The Bridge Throwdown!
Kick off 2026 with some serious hoops heat at The Bridge Sportsplex! Our one-day 5v5 basketball tournament for 3rd & 4th grade boys and girls is going down on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, and trust us, you’ll definitely want your team in this lineup.
This isn’t just another weekend tournament. It’s a full-throttle, bring-your-best, leave-it-all-on-the-court kind of day. Teams will battle through a 3-game guarantee, pushing the pace and fighting for a shot at the first-place trophies. Let’s be honest, you want to grab these major bragging rights.
For just $125 per team, your squad gets in on a day packed with high-energy competition, loud sidelines, and nonstop action from tip-off to the final horn. Whether your players are seasoned shooters or new rising stars, this 5v5 youth basketball tournament is designed to bring the fun, the fire, and the fierce competition.
Space is limited, and spots will fill fast.
Bring the heat, bring your squad, and get ready for a day of unforgettable basketball.
Orange effect 5v5 tournament
Feeder Teams Only! Hosted by the Edwardsville Little Tigers Basketball Club, this tournament is strictly for feeder teams (no AAU/Club teams) and is a state-qualifying tournament.
- Cost: $150
- Guarantee: 3 games minimum
Dates:
- 3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls: January 17/18
- 5th & 6th Grade Boys & Girls: January 24/25
For more information on the State Basketball Tournament, visit https://www.statebasketballchampionship.com/illinois
NEW! THE GAUNTLET 5V5 TOURNAMENT - May 2026
ENTER THE GAUNTLET
Only the toughest teams survive.
The Gauntlet is a 5v5 youth basketball tournament at The Bridge Sportsplex in Edwardsville, IL built to test skill, grit, and teamwork from tip-off to the final buzzer. This isn’t just another tournament, it's a full on challenge.
Tournament Dates by Grade Level
May 16 – Boys & Girls 3rd–4th Grade
May 23 – Boys & Girls 5th–6th Grade
May 30 – Boys & Girls 7th–8th Grade
5v5 Format
3-Game Guarantee
$150 per team
Every game is a battle. Every possession matters. Teams will run the gauntlet and will compete against strong opponents in a fast-paced, high-energy environment designed to push players to the next level.
Spots are limited and WILL fill fast.
If your team is ready to step up, prove it, and survive The Gauntlet, register now before the doors close.