Registration opens on November 1, 2026.

• 2027 MSU NIRSA Regional Basketball Tournament IMLeagues Registration
• All required forms must be emailed to Sebastian Prado prior to February 16, 2027.
• See NIRSA Tournament Guidelines and Eligibility Guidelines for details on player eligibility.

Divisions 

• Men's
• Women's
• Unified

Registration Fee 

• November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027: $350 per team
• February 1, 2027 to February 10, 2027: $400 per team

Payments

• Payments are accepted via Credit Card on IMLeagues.
• If you need to submit a check and/or need an invoice for payment, please reach out to Justin Paluch.

Refund Policy

• A full refund for teams that drop prior to January 15, 2027.
• A partial refund of $175 will occur should a team drop between January 16, 2027 and January 31, 2027.
• No refund will be issued for team drops occurring after January 31, 2027.

Tournament Dates: February 19-21, 2027

Tournament Format 

• Teams are guaranteed to receive 3 games. These games may be played as a part of pool play and/or bracket play.
• Please note, the format, number of guaranteed games, and tournament schedule may change due to a team dropping out of the tournament or circumstances beyond our control.

Tournament Schedule

• Friday 2/19: Pool play games in the evening.
• Saturday 2/20: Pool play games in the morning with bracket play starting in the afternoon.
• Sunday 2/21: Bracket play and championship games.

Tournament Facility

• Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC)
• Address: 810 Birch Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

Michigan State University Information

Driving Directions

• East Lansing is easily accessible from I-96, I-69, and US-127. For directions, please download the MSU Driving Directions Map.

Campus Map

• Please download the MSU Campus Map for directions, facility locations, and visitor parking locations.

Parking

• Please visit the MSU Parking Services website for Visitor Parking information. MSU Rec Sports is not responsible for any parking violations/tickets incurred while at the tournament.

Hotel Accommodations

• We are pleased to share that special discounted hotel rates have been secured for participants and attendees through our partnership with the Lansing Sports Commission. These negotiated rates are available at select hotels within the area and are intended to provide convenient, affordable lodging options throughout the event.
• For participating hotels, discounted rates, locations, and reservation information, please visit: https://www.lansingsports.org/nirsa/.

Local Airports

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) – Lansing, MI

• 20 minutes/8 miles from the SRWC
• Rental Cars: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National
• Bus: Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) provides fixed-route bus service to the Lansing airport seven days a week on Route #14.
• Taxi: MSU Express Taxi Service (on-demand service available)
• CATA Rydz – Service between LAN and MSU: CATA Rydz provides transportation to and from the Capital Region International Airport and Michigan State University via nine convenient campus. Service is available seven days a week, 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. All rides must be PREBOOKED at least two hours prior to your desired pickup/arrival time and may be booked up to three days in advance.  Learn more at the CATA Rydz website.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – Grand Rapids, MI

• 1 hour/64 miles from the SRWC
• Rental Cars: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) – Detroit, MI

• 1 hour and 20 minutes/87 miles from the SRWC
• Rental Cars: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty
• Bus: Michigan Flyer provides 14 daily round trips between DTW and the East Lansing Marriott. Learn more at the Michigan Flyer Website.

Apply today!

• Be part of the team that helps make the NIRSA National Basketball Championships a premier student development and championship experience. Whether you're a recreation sports professional looking to serve in a leadership role or a student official seeking high-level officiating experience, there is a place for you at the tournament.
• Join us and become part of the team that makes the NIRSA National Basketball Championships possible. 

Professional Staff Volunteers

• Help create an outstanding championship experience by serving in a volunteer role at the NIRSA National Basketball Championships. Volunteers play an important role in event operations, participant support, and championship success while building connections with professionals from across the country.

Student Officials

• Take your officiating to the next level by applying to work one of the nation's premier collegiate recreation basketball tournaments. Selected officials receive valuable training, feedback, and the opportunity to officiate alongside student officials from across the region and country.