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Coaches & Directors
Here is a general layout of the schedule for the 2026 Boys' World Championship for 14u/8th - 19u/12th.
Please refer to these dates and times to plan your travel accordingly. Best advice is to arrive July 1st and depart late night July 5th or early July 6th.
EVERY TEAM PLAYS 1st GAME ON JULY 2ND
4 Game Guarantee
- Wednesday (7/1) - 4pm - 8pm EST. - Early Registration (OPTIONAL) but suggested
- Thursday (7/2) - 6am EST. - Registration (MANDATORY) arrive two hours before your scheduled gametime
ALL COACHES (REQUIRED) TO COME
PLAYERS (NOT REQUIRED) TO COME
- Thursday (7/2) - 8am - 8:50pm EST. - ALL Game Play Starts Everyone plays first pool play game
- Friday (7/3) - 8am - 8:50pm EST - Pool Play
- Saturday (7/4) - 8am - 8:50pm EST. - Pool / Bracket Play
- Sunday (7/5) - 8am - 6:30pm EST. - Bracket Play / Awards Games
ALL games and awards should conclude by 7pm.
Game times are subjective to slightly change but very accurate
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Coaches and Directors,
Thank you for registering for the 2026 AAU Boys' World Championships
Payment deadline is Monday, June 8th, 2026 (06/8/2026) at 11:59pm est.
Payment reminder has been sent to the primary contact of your team. Please click to open the email and follow the prompts to complete payment.
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AAU has provided all the best hotels near the Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports and the Gamepoint Event Center. Please visit the link below to book all necessary reservations for your team, family, and friends.
Optional early registration will held Sunday (7/5) 4pm-8pm est. at Disney ESPN Complex. All game-play will start Monday (7/6) as early as 8:00am est. and end as late as 6:00pm est. on Thursday (7/9).
THIS IS NOT A STAY TO PLAY EVENT!
AAU SPORTS HOTEL CLICK HERE
https://aausports.org/boys-basketball/2026-world-championship/
Any questions or concerns about finding the best place to stay for your team, please contact:
AAU Sports Hotels
(866) 587- 4922
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Description
- Tournament
- All teams
- Boys: 12th-8th
- Ability: Elite/Competitive
- $595.00-$695.00 entry fee
- 4 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
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Registration
Registration will be closed after 6/18/2026 11:55 PM (EDT).
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- Boys (D1) 14U/8th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys (D2) 14U/8th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys (D1) 15U/9th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys (D2) 15U/9th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys (D1) 16U/10th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys (D2) 16U/10th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys (D1) 17U/11th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys (D2) 17U/11th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
- Boys 19U/12th Grade - Team Entry Fee (Late Registration Fee) ($695.00)
AAU Licensed 
- AAU Licensed #: ELB24SXH32
- This event is licensed by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U. S., Inc.
- All participants must have a current AAU membership.
- AAU membership may not be included as part of the entry fee to the event.
- AAU membership must be obtained before the competition begins except where the event operator has a laptop available with an internet connect. Participants are encouraged to visit the AAU web site to obtain their membership.
- Boys: AAU Boys Basketball Handbook
- Girls: AAU Girls Basketball Handbook
All event related questions should be directed to AAU Basketball at aaubasketball@aausports.org or call 407-934-7200.
