40th Anniversary
National Summit
& National Basketball Tournament
"Knowledge of the Past is the Key to the Future"
Four days of leadership, legacy, and competition — honoring 40 years of transforming lives through basketball, mentorship, and community empowerment. Hosted by the Atlanta MBL Chapter.
Event At a Glance
3 days of programming
Host: Atlanta MBL Chapter
Chapter teams compete nationally
Training, workshops & keynotes
Formal evening celebration
Directors, staff, partners & alumni
Welcome to Atlanta
August 26, 2026
Dear Colleagues, Chapter Directors, Partners, and Friends of Midnight Basketball,
Allow me this time to personally welcome you to Atlanta on behalf of the national Association of Midnight Basketball. It is a profound honor to gather with all of you in this vibrant city as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary National Program Summit & National Basketball Tournament.
This year marks a momentous milestone — four decades since Dr. G. Van Standifer launched the first Midnight Basketball League Program™ on June 18, 1986 in Glenarden, Maryland. What began as a bold community experiment has grown into a proven national movement that has transformed hundreds of thousands of lives through basketball, mentorship, and life skills programming.
Over these four days, we will celebrate our legacy, strengthen our network, equip our chapter directors with the tools and training to lead the next decade of AMB's expansion, and compete on the court in our National Basketball Tournament. Atlanta — a city of resilience, culture, and community — is the perfect backdrop for this historic gathering.
Our theme, "Knowledge of the Past is the Key to the Future," reminds us that we stand on the shoulders of giants. The work done before us is our foundation — and the work ahead of us is our charge. I look forward to learning with you, celebrating with you, and most importantly, being inspired by you.
Welcome to Atlanta. Welcome home.
Full Schedule
Three days of programming, competition, and celebration. Click each day to expand. View the full official Run of Show →
Venue & Travel
Everything you need to plan your trip to Atlanta for the 40th Anniversary Summit.
Host City
Atlanta, Georgia
Host Chapter: Atlanta MBL
Venue details TBA — check back for hotel block information.
Fly Into Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — the world's busiest airport, with direct flights from most U.S. cities.
Hotel Block
AMB courtesy group rooms are available Aug 26–30. Use Group Code G-LFAF when booking. Cut-off: August 1, 2026. Includes hot buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi & parking. See details below ↓
Tournament Venue
National Basketball Tournament games hosted at a local Atlanta recreation facility. Tournament bracket and gym address provided at check-in.
Dress Code
Summit sessions: Business casual.
Welcome reception: Smart casual.
Anniversary Gala (Aug 28): Black tie optional.
Registration
Opens at 12:00 PM on August 26 at the host hotel. All attendees must be pre-registered. Registration link coming soon via chapter portal.
| Arrival | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Departure | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | 12:00 Noon |
| Rooms Available | 15 Guestrooms (Run of House) |
| Business Type | SMERF / Non-Profit |
- Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Individual Pays Own Charges
3415 Norman Berry Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344
404-419-3351 | Fax: 404-768-2277
Register for the 2026 Summit
Open to chapter directors, staff, national partners, alumni, and community guests. Registration takes less than 2 minutes.