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ESPN+ will live stream Bass Pro Tournament of Champions

The Bass Pro Tournament of Champions presented by The Chevy Dealers of Ozarks is proud to announce a new partnership between Springfield Public Schools and Paragon Marketing Group, resulting in ESPN+ livestreaming the semi-final, third place and championship games.  

“We are thrilled that the number one attended high school basketball tournament in the country will now be showcased on ESPN+ and SportsCenter NEXT.  Our field this year is outstanding and we are thrilled to bring the TOC back better than ever live on ESPN+,'' said Josh Scott, SPS Athletic Director.

Fans can subscribe to ESPN+ via ESPN.com, ESPNPlus.com and on the ESPN App.  

Games will be played Jan. 13, Jan. 14 and Jan. 15 at JQH Arena. Tickets may be purchased at the JQH Arena box office.  

Teams to be featured in the 2022 tournament include:

  • Central New Madrid County HS, New Madrid MO
  • Milton High School, Alpharetta, GA
  • Nixa High School, Nixa, MO
  • Parkview High School, Springfield, MO
  • Paul VI Catholic High School, Fairfax, VA
  • Springfield Catholic High School, Springfield, MO
  • Sierra Canyon School, Chatsworth, CA
  • Whitney Young Magnet High School, Chicago, IL

About the Tournament

  • 37 years of great teams and players
  • Tournament has had over 350 Division I players & 65 NBA players
  • This year’s field has 4 top 50 teams in various polls
  • This year's field has top 10 top100 players in various polls
  • Total attendance for the 2020 event was 22,553

Springfield Public Schools and JQH Arena are working together to ensure appropriate measures are in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 during Tournament of Champions:

  • Participants are encouraged to wear masks during the event. Signage and regular announcements during each night’s activities will remind attendees to wear their masks.
  • Masks have been provided to teams, and players will be encouraged to wear them except while on the court.
  • Hand sanitation stations will be placed throughout JQH Arena.
  • High-touch areas will be disinfected more frequently than normal.
  • HEPA 13 filters are installed in the facility and will be operating during the event.
  • The event is in compliance with all COVID-related requirements of the City of Springfield and Greene County. For more information about COVID-19, click here.

  

Visit the Tournament of Champions website for more information.