The 9th Annual Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational has rapidly established itself as one of the premier girls' high school basketball tournaments in the nation. This year, we are thrilled to introduce a pre-Christmas session in addition to our traditional post-Christmas session. 

With over 250 teams from across the country participating in both sessions, this year's tournament promises to be epic. All games will be played exclusively on wood floors. We expect over 2,000 coaches and athletes to gather at Florida’s Sports Coast Wiregrass Sports Campus during the holiday season. Additionally, we anticipate more than 7,500 spectators and over 10,000 viewers from across the nation. 

This tournament has been sanctioned nationally through the NFHS. 

The games will be live-streamed through Be the Beast.

Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational | Session I

ENG Sports, a non-profit organization founded in 2020, embarked on its journey by hosting the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational in 2016. 

The Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational has grown substantially under the guidance of founder, Joe Cooper. In 2016, the tournament featured sixteen teams and quickly expanded to thirty-two teams in 2018. This year, the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational will feature over 200 teams from over twenty states, Puerto Rico, as well as, and the Bahamas.

Today, ENG Sports has expanded to host various premier athletic events throughout the year, creating vibrant atmospheres of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and platforms for top talent from around the nation and internationally to showcase remarkable basketball skills. 

Beyond hosting premier athletic events, ENG Sports is driven by a greater purpose of athlete development, as well as, fostering the growth and well-being of the community as a whole. Since 2020 over $100,000 has been donated to support various community initiatives and foundations to reflect the dedication ENG Sports has to positively impacting the lives of athletes and the community.

Looking ahead, ENG Sports is excited about continuing to expand its endeavors while making a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of athletes and the broader community. The organization remains steadfast in its focus on nurturing the athletic community, empowering athletes, and fostering unity.

Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational | Session I

Youth & High School Basketball Tournament