{"product_id":"aau-girls-basketball-world-championships-practice-times","title":"Practice Timeslots - 2026 AAU Girls Basketball World Championships","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_8 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c2496\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"8\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"1\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1-Hour Practice Timeslots \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e2026 AAU Girls Basketball World Championships\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2nd-11th Grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Visit Knoxville Sports Commission is thrilled to welcome back the 2026 AAU Girls Basketball World Championships (2-11 Grade) this June! The event kicks off with opening ceremonies on June 24, followed by tournament play from the morning of June 25 through June 28. Games will be held at the beautiful Knoxville Convention Center and the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, located directly across the street. Both venues are nestled in the heart of Downtown Knoxville, within walking distance of numerous hotels and over 75 restaurants in a one-mile radius. Knoxville is proud to host this prestigious event and welcomes all teams, players, and fans to enjoy everything our vibrant city has to offer. Join us for an unforgettable event and week in Knoxville!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTournament Information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_9 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c2498\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"9\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"2\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRegister Your Team\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_10 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_common_button\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c249a\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"10\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"1\" } }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-button align-center\" data-guid=\"681dae0a-51a3-49e7-a43e-31e3fd39f672\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/basketball.exposureevents.com\/store?storeorganizationid=27034#\/event\/registration?eventid=253297\"\u003eRegister Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_11 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c249c\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"11\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"3\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch4 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHotels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAAU has partnered with Visit Knoxville Housing to offer all teams special hotel rates at official tournament host hotels. This is a stay-to-play tournament, and rooms must be booked using the link below in order to receive the exclusive tournament discounted rates and participate in the tournament (local teams located within 60 miles of the tournament venue are exempt).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_12 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_common_button\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c249e\" data-sv-time=\"17\" data-sv-index=\"12\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"2\" } }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-button align-center\" data-guid=\"6ed1f51d-8271-44ae-8023-005e6c04633b\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mmxreservations.com\/fer\/#\/visitknoxville?pageCode=AAUBasketballWorld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"\u003eHotel Reservations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_13 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24a0\" data-sv-time=\"17\" data-sv-index=\"13\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"4\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAdditional Tournament Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView additional tournament information and the official Exposure Basketball page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_14 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_common_button\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24a2\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"14\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"3\" } }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-button align-center\" data-guid=\"d52e7dc9-571a-4720-b2b6-93b0a81dbe10\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/basketball.exposureevents.com\/253297\/2026-aau-girls-basketball-world-championships\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_15 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24a4\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"15\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"5\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnoxville Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_16 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24a6\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"16\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"6\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eParking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDowntown Knoxville offers several public parking garages in walking distance to the tournament venue. Many garages and lots are free on week nights after 6 PM and all weekend long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_17 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_common_button\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24a8\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"17\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"4\" } }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-button align-center\" data-guid=\"e21d5b63-9e82-4111-983d-f242dc0bf2b2\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownknoxville.org\/explore\/parking\/?t[]=37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_18 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24aa\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"18\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"7\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVisitor Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a timeout and experience Knoxville with convenient visitor information and resources during your stay. From local attractions to top notch dining options, we can’t wait for you to see why #KnoxRocks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_19 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_common_button\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24ac\" data-sv-time=\"18\" data-sv-index=\"19\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"5\" } }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-button align-center\" data-guid=\"d6687da6-8f5f-4047-aaa4-d8ef69fc4333\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitknoxville.com\/knoxsportsvisitorinfo\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentRender contentRender_20 contentRender_type_widget contentRender_name_plugins_core_textbox\" data-civid=\"6745dc1ec48c84a4507c24ae\" data-sv-time=\"17\" data-sv-index=\"20\" data-gtm-vars='{ \"tCore\" : { \"contentNum\" : \"8\" } }'\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKnoxville Savings Pass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the tournament, experience Knoxville like a local! In partnership with our local attractions, shops and restaurants, Visit Knoxville has secured these deals just for you and your fellow attendees. 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