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A premier adult men's basketball tournament bringing 16 of the Southwest's toughest teams to El Paso, Texas, July 9–11. Skilled players, high-level basketball, and a four-game guarantee for every team. Cash prizes include $10,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $500 for MVP, plus team trophies.
Every Possession Counts.
Where the Southwest Comes to Compete.
Hosted by Flight 915 Sports, the Best in the West Showdown is a three-day adult basketball tournament built for serious competitors. Sixteen teams. One bracket. Battle-tested rosters from El Paso to Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Dallas–Fort Worth, and across the region converge for one weekend of elite ball.
- Elite competition and nonstop great basketball all weekend long.
- High level play, serious competition, and the best basketball the Southwest has to offer.
- Three days of elite matchups and wall-to-wall great basketball every game, every day from start to finish.
Lock Your Spot.
Sixteen team slots. First come, first locked. Secure your roster before the bracket fills.
— Every Possession Counts
- Roster of up to 10 athletes
- 4-game guaranteed
- First Place $10,000, Team Trophy
- Second Place $3,000, Team Trophy
- Most Valuable Player $500, MVP Trophy
Tickets Coming Soon
Fan ticket pricing and on-sale details will be announced closer to tournament weekend.
Sixteen Squads.
One Crown.
Invitations extended to top regional programs across the Southwest. Defend your city. Earn your seed.
Register Your Team →
Partner With Flight 915 Sports
Put your brand in front of 160+ athletes, thousands of fans, and the Southwest basketball community. Sponsorship packages available now.
Tournament Begins
Questions. Answered.
Who can play in the tournament?+
BTWS is an adult men's tournament. Players must be 18 or older and cannot be current high school, college, or prep school players. Each player may play for only one team, and each team may register up to 10 players.
How much does it cost to register a team?+
Team entry is $1,400. Registering by January 31, 2027 saves $200. A $350 non-refundable deposit secures your spot, and the remaining balance is due by May 31, 2027.
How much is the prize pool?+
$13,500 in cash awards: $10,000 and a trophy for first place, $3,000 and a trophy for second place, and $500 and an MVP trophy for the Tournament MVP.
Is there a four-game guarantee?+
Yes. Every registered team is guaranteed at least four games, provided the team stays eligible and shows up for its scheduled games. Sixteen teams play three pool play games in a four-team pool, then advance to the championship bracket.
What are the registration and roster deadlines?+
Early registration ends January 31, 2027. Final team registration and payment are due May 31, 2027, and the final roster is due June 25, 2027. The $350 deposit is non-refundable. Otherwise, cancellations before April 1, 2027 are refundable less a $100 administrative fee, and no refunds are issued after May 31, 2027.
When and where is the tournament?+
July 9–11, 2027 in El Paso, Texas. The venue will be announced here as soon as it is confirmed.
Where should visiting teams stay?+
Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso-Airport has a team-rate room block for July 8 to 11, 2027 (games are July 9–11), and Hyatt Place El Paso Airport offers a group rate from $109 per night plus taxes (book by June 10, 2027). See the Sponsors page for details and booking.
What rules and format does the tournament use?+
Round-robin pool play followed by a single-elimination championship bracket, with two 20-minute halves and a target-score finish instead of overtime. The full rules are on the Rules page.
How are teams seeded into the bracket?+
After pool play, teams are seeded into the bracket. Pool ties are broken by head-to-head result, point differential, fewest points allowed, then most points scored.