MLK Seattle Kickoff
January 17-19, 2026
**The Open level division (13s – 17s) winners of MLK Seattle Kickoff will receive a bid to Summer NIT in Mesa, AZ on June 5-7, 2026!
DETAILS FOR CLUB DIRECTORS & COACHES
LOCATIONS:
Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building AND Summit Building
Arch Building: Courts 1 – 24
705 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Arch Building Ground Level map (how to best get to courts)
Arch Building 4th Floor tournament map (spectator entrance, team check-in location, team camping, court layout, and more)
Parking: On 8th Avenue between Pike & Seneca Streets; 1400 8th Avenue
Summit Building: Courts 25 – 29
900 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
Summit Building 1st Floor map (how to best get to courts)
Summit Building EX Hall tournament map (Escalator access points, team camping, court layout, and more)
WAVES COMING SOON!
**The Open level division (13s – 17s) winners of MLK Seattle Kickoff will receive a bid to Summer NIT in Mesa, AZ on June 5-7, 2026!
REFUND POLICY
- Teams must withdraw on or before 11/29/25 for a full refund.
- Teams that withdraw after 11/29/25, but on or before 12/20/25 will receive a 50% refund.
- Teams that withdraw after 12/20/25 will not be eligible for a refund.
For questions about a refund or to withdraw a team, reach out to pnwps@threestep.com. Withdrawal requests must be in writing via email to the PNWPS Director.
Refunds will be issued after the event, no later than the end of the 2026 event season.
PAYMENT
- Entry fees may be paid online via credit card or ACH.
- Registered teams will receive a confirmation e-mail from AES and Player First. The player’s first e-mail will be received within two hours of registration.
Stay-to-Save Housing
In 2026, we are partnering with Team Travel Source for team hotel accommodations.
Pacific Northwest Power Series booking links are available here.
Program participation enables us to secure the highest-quality rooms at the best possible group pricing.
Need to contact TTS?
Email them at: info@teamtravelsource.com or give them a call at: 502-354-9103
DISCOUNT CAR RENTAL PROGRAM
Make sure you save on your rental car with our 3STEP Sports Discount Program for Enterprise and National bookings. As an example, see how you can save over $200 on a rental car.
Roster submission deadline: 1/15/26
Rosters must be submitted on AES and tournament entry fees paid prior to acceptance.
Roster Disclaimer
The undersigned Coach or Club Director signing this roster warrants that the roster is accurate.
Spectator Details
Venue
LOCATIONS:
Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building AND Summit Building
Arch Building: Courts 1 – 24
705 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Arch Building Ground Level map (how to best get to courts)
Arch Building 4th Floor tournament map (spectator entrance, team check-in location, team camping, court layout, and more)
Parking: On 8th Avenue between Pike & Seneca Streets; 1400 8th Avenue
Summit Building: Courts 25 – 29
900 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
Summit Building 1st Floor map (how to best get to courts)
Summit Building EX Hall tournament map (Escalator access points, team camping, court layout, and more)
Spectator Tickets
Purchase spectator tickets here
Make sure to purchase by Friday 1/17, as that’s the last day for discounted, pre-sold tickets! Prices will rise $5 on Saturday.
- Tickets are needed for anyone over 10 years old.
- ALL spectators will be required to present a QR code that will be scanned upon entry.
- Once tickets are scanned, spectators will receive a wristband that must be worn throughout the day/weekend.
- Please send any ticket refund requests to Tickets@topcourtevents.com.
- Tickets that have been scanned onsite are not eligible for refunds.
Livestream
Details for College Coaches
LOCATIONS:
Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building AND Summit Building
Arch Building: Courts 1 – 24
705 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Arch Building Ground Level map (how to best get to courts)
Arch Building 4th Floor tournament map (spectator entrance, team check-in location, team camping, court layout, and more)
Parking: On 8th Avenue between Pike & Seneca Streets; 1400 8th Avenue
Summit Building: Courts 25 – 29
900 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
Summit Building 1st Floor map (how to best get to courts)
Summit Building EX Hall tournament map (Escalator access points, team camping, court layout, and more)
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Deadlines
Registration
01/03/2026
Roster
1/14/26
Withdraw w/o Penalty
11/29/25
VISIT SEATTLE
Find restaurants, things to do, transportation, and tournament-specific deals in the area at https://visitseattle.org/site/mlkseattlekickoff2025
