HoopsFest Brings More Than 1,000 Players to Downtown Altoona
Downtown Altoona became a basketball hub this summer as HoopsFest 2026 brought hundreds of teams and thousands of players and spectators into the heart of the city.
Now in its 24th year, HoopsFest is billed as the Mid-Atlantic’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The 2026 event featured 250 teams representing 11 states, with more than 1,000 players competing in over 900 games.
The tournament was held Saturday, July 18, throughout Downtown Altoona, with divisions for youth, adults and competitive players. New for 2026 were an Adult Co-ed Division and a Wheelchair Division, expanding opportunities for even more athletes to take part.
In addition to the competition on the courts, HoopsFest brings residents and visitors downtown for a full day of basketball, food and community activity.
Events like HoopsFest showcase downtown Altoona as a gathering place for large-scale community events while welcoming participants and families from across Pennsylvania and beyond.
For more information about HoopsFest, visit HoopsFest.net.