One weekend. One national champion.
Every June, up to sixteen qualified teams travel to a rotating host city to play for the Korean national championship across five divisions.
2026 in Toronto, Canada
The 2026 Korean National Tournament ran June 6-7 in Toronto, with Toronto winning the Invitational Division on home floor and Arizona finishing second. Host city and dates for the next tournament will be announced here, on the news page, and on Instagram.
Five ways to compete.
Every team enters one division. Rosters and eligibility are confirmed by the tournament coordinator before the bracket is released.
Premier
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.
- Entry
- By invitation only
- Requirement
- Registered with a KSA city chapter
Open
Friendship 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.
- Entry
- Open registration
- Requirement
- None. All competitive teams welcome
College
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.
- Entry
- Open to campus groups
- Requirement
- College group or KSA affiliation
U18
High School Division
High School students, including those that just graduated with class of 2026 are eligible to play in this U18 division.
- Entry
- Open registration
- Requirement
- U18, current or just-graduated students
40+
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.
- Entry
- Open registration
- Requirement
- Every player 40+ at tournament start
How to enter a team.
Four steps from interest to bracket. Registration windows are announced each spring.
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Pick a division
Check the eligibility rules above and choose the division that matches your roster.
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Contact the coordinator
Reach the tournament coordinator through the contact page with your city, division and team name.
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Submit your roster
Send the full player roster with ages and city affiliation for eligibility review.
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Confirm and travel
Once your spot is confirmed, book travel for the host city and watch for the bracket release.