Carbondale, Illinois
Illinois Get Down
December 11–12, 2026. Presented by One World Strong, Illinois Get Down continues more than 55 years of Southern Illinois holiday basketball tradition.
Date
Dec. 11–12, 2026
Presented By
One World Strong
Format
10+ games · Two days
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
The Carbondale Holiday Showcase
A Southern Illinois Basketball Tradition
The Carbondale holiday tournament returns as Illinois Get Down, bringing a renewed event experience to a tradition that has served the region for more than 55 years.
The showcase connects standout players, programs, local basketball leaders, and fans for two days of high-caliber competition in Carbondale.
Venue
Carbondale Event Venue
The final 2026 gym name and street address are awaiting confirmation.
Hotels
Illinois Hotel Options
Preferred Illinois hotel information and booking links will be added when the 2026 room blocks are confirmed.
2026 Field
2026 PARTICIPATING TEAMS PRESENTED BY “ONE WORLD STRONG”
Meet the confirmed 2026 field. Select a team to view its active MaxPreps boys basketball page.
Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale High School
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East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis High School
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Marion, Illinois
Marion High School
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Murphysboro, Illinois
Murphysboro High School
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Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Mt. Vernon High School
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Waltonville, Illinois
Waltonville High School
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Metamora, Illinois
Metamora High School
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Peoria, Illinois
Peoria High School
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Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah Tilghman High School
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North Little Rock, Arkansas
North Little Rock High School
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Millington, Tennessee
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
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Flossmoor, Illinois
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
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Chicago, Illinois
Lincoln Park High School
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Chicago, Illinois
King College Prep
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Chicago, Illinois
Brother Rice High School
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Piney Woods, Mississippi
Piney Woods High School
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Orlando, Florida
The First Academy
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10+ Games Across Two Days
Final matchups and tip times will be added when the 2026 schedule is approved.
| Date | Time | Matchup | Gym |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 11 | TBD | Team A vs. Team B | TBD |
| Dec. 12 | TBD | Team C vs. Team D | TBD |
Attend and Watch
Event Access
Tickets
The official 2026 ticket link will appear here.
Free Livestream
Illinois Get Down coverage is planned through Swinford Media Group.
Swinford MediaHotels
Preferred Illinois hotel information is being finalized.
Hotel UpdatesMedia & Coaches
Find media access and coach information for the event.
View InformationEvent Partners
Illinois Sponsors
Presenting Partner
One World Strong
Event Leadership
Carbondale Holiday Showcase Committee
Dan Cross, Troy Hudson, Steve Bardo, Joe Cross, Gwen Poore, Tim Bleyer, Mike Curtis, Rick Moss, Terance Henry, Nija Harvey, Todd Bryson, and Jimmy Karayiannis.