MLK Invitational
January 17-19th, 2026
Kickoff the season at the first stop on our Top Court National Event Series! With top tier clubs from around the country and a wide range of ages and divisions, you’re sure to find a perfect fit for every team in your club.
DETAILS FOR CLUB DIRECTORS & COACHES
LOCATION:
Sevierville Convention Center:
202 Gists Creek Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
Rocky Top Sports World
1870 Sports World Boulevard
Gatlinburg, TN 37878
Schedules and Waves:
Schedules and waves will be released closer to the event date on Advanced Event Systems.
Roster Submission Deadline: 1/16/26 @ 8:00 PM ET
Rostered team members are not required to have a membership with an organization. All coaches and staff must have accurate contact information. Players must have correct jersey numbers, birthdates, and graduation years to be added to a roster.
Requirements:
- Minimum: 6 Players / 1 coach
- Maximum: 15 players / 4 coaches
REFUND POLICY
- Payment is due on the 1st of the month before the event month. (January 1st)
- The refund policy will be the following:
- Teams must withdraw at least 60 days before the event to receive a full refund.
- Teams that withdraw between 30 and 60 days before the event are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Teams that withdraw less than 30 days before the event are not eligible for a refund.
Refunds will be issued after the event, no later than the end of the 2025-26 event season.
For questions about a refund or to withdraw a team, reach out to info@topcourtevents.com.
Payment due no later than Monday, January 1st, 2026.
Entry Fees can be paid for by mailing a check OR paying through an invoice from PlayerFirst (EMAIL)
Checks made payable to 3STEP Sports, LLC and sent to:
3STEP Sports, LLC
P.O. Box 160
Louisville, TN. 37777
NOTE: Payment does not guarantee acceptance. Teams are accepted based on the order of payment received and room in the event. If the division is full by the payment deadline, the team(s) will be waitlisted until a space opens. If a space does not open, the waitlisted team(s) will be refunded.
Coming soon!
Thank you for signing up for the K2 Sevierville Tournament for 2026. Please see information below for the hotel, Wilderness at the Smokies Resort, for the Sevierville tournaments. This hotel is attached to the convention center. Please pass on this information to your parents.
Use the promo code WILDK2 to reserve your rooms at https://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com/ to get the discounted rate.
Or call 877-325-9453
Need to book a group? Please call Chelsea at 865-868-2174
Parking
If you are staying, off-site parking at the Sevierville Convention Center is $10 per day
Team check-in will be Saturday morning, starting at 7 am at the side door to the left of the Convention Center lobby. Coaches will just need to sign their roster and will be given wristbands. Teams just need to check in before their pool play.
Spectator Details
Venue
Sevierville Convention Center:
202 Gists Creek Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
Rocky Top Sports World
1870 Sports World Blvd,
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
PARKING
If you are staying off-site parking at the Sevierville Convention Center is $10 per day
Venue Rules:
There will be no Outside Food and Drink Allowed in the Convention Center. We are also asking all coaches and players to please clear all benches of trash and drinks after their matches. This helps with the clean up at the end of the night.
No outside chairs are allowed. There is ample seating around each court.
Spectator tickets
Purchase Spectator Tickets Here
Cost will be $25 for the weekend or $15 per day plus tax & fees.
Children 6 & Under are FREE
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- ALL spectators will be required to present a QR code that will be scanned upon entry (children under the age of 10 are free).
- Once tickets are scanned, spectators will receive a wristband that must be worn throughout the day/weekend.
- Security will be checking for wristbands upon entry.
- Please send any ticket refund requests to
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Spectator livestream
Details for College Coaches
Sevierville Convention Center:
202 Gists Creek Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
Rocky Top Sports World
1870 Sports World Blvd,
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
PARKING
If you are staying, off-site parking at the Sevierville Convention Center is $10 per day
Venue Rules:
There will be no Outside Food and Drink Allowed in the Convention Center. We are also asking all coaches and players to please clear all benches of trash and drinks after their matches. This helps with the clean-up at the end of the night.
No outside chairs are allowed. There is ample seating around each court.
Deadlines
Registration
01/12/2026
Roster
1/16/26
Withdraw w/o Penalty
11/17/25
