Dates
December 19–20
Location
Multiple gyms across Phoenix
Field
48 teams
Format
Double elimination
Grand Prize
$25,000 to the champion
Entry Fee
$2,000 per team
How the Gauntlet Works
A two-day, double-elimination bracket built for 48 teams.
Double Elimination
Every team gets a second life. Lose once and you drop to the losers bracket — win out and you can still take the crown.
Seeded Bracket
Teams are seeded into a 48-team bracket. The last team standing on Sunday night walks away with $25,000.
Two Days of Hoops
Saturday and Sunday. Games run back-to-back with certified refs, scorekeepers, and live bracket updates.
Tournament Bracket
48-team double elimination structure. Teams drop to the losers bracket after their first loss — win out and you can still take the championship.
Winners Bracket
Round 1
16 games · 16 byes
Round 2
32 teams remain
Sweet 16
16 teams remain
Elite 8
8 teams remain
Final 4
4 teams remain
Winners Final
2 teams remain
Losers Bracket
Losers R1
R1 losers
Losers R2
R2 losers drop in
Losers R3
Sweet 16 losers drop in
Losers R4
8 teams remain
Losers R5
4 teams remain
Losers R6
2 teams remain
Losers Final
1 team to Grand Final
Grand Final
Winners bracket champion vs Losers bracket champion · Winner takes $25,000
Bracket shown is a structural preview. Seeding and matchups will be finalized once registration closes.
Tournament Venues
Games will be hosted across multiple Phoenix-area gyms. Specific venues will be announced closer to the tournament.
Venues to be announced
Check back for the full list of gyms and addresses.
Partner With the Christmas Gauntlet
Connect your business with athletes, families, basketball fans, and the Phoenix community during one of Arizona's most exciting holiday basketball events.
Why Partner With BYO5?
The BYO5 Christmas Gauntlet gives businesses an opportunity to build brand awareness, connect with the local basketball community, and promote their products or services before, during, and after the tournament.
Tournament Signage
Your logo on banners, court signage, and throughout the venue.
Website Recognition
Featured placement on the BYO5 League website with a link to your business.
Social Media Promotion
Dedicated posts and mentions across BYO5 social channels.
Livestream Advertising
Commercial placements and logo graphics during game broadcasts.
Commercial Placements
Video commercials played during breaks and featured games.
Vendor Opportunities
On-site booth space to engage directly with attendees.
Announcer Recognition
Live shout-outs and mentions from the PA announcer during games.
Direct Engagement
Connect face-to-face with players, families, and fans all weekend.
Sponsorship Packages
Choose the partnership level that fits your business goals.
Title Sponsor
$10,000
- Tournament naming rights
- Event promoted as "BYO5 Christmas Gauntlet presented by [Sponsor Name]"
- Largest logo placement on tournament signage
- Premium logo placement on the BYO5 website
- Logo featured on livestream graphics
- 30-second commercial during featured livestream games
- Commentator mentions throughout the tournament
- Dedicated social media sponsor spotlight
- Vendor booth space
- Promotional materials included at team check-in
- Recognition during opening and championship ceremonies
- Opportunity to participate in the championship trophy presentation
Platinum Sponsor
$5,000
- Large logo on tournament banners
- Premium website logo placement
- Logo displayed during livestream broadcasts
- 30-second commercial rotations during the tournament
- Announcer recognition during featured games
- Dedicated social media sponsor feature
- Vendor booth space
- Promotional materials distributed to participating teams
- Recognition during the championship game
Gold Sponsor
$2,500
- Logo on the sponsor banner
- Logo and business link on the website
- 15-second livestream commercial
- Announcer recognition during selected games
- Three social media sponsor posts
- Vendor booth space
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials
Silver Sponsor
$1,000
- Logo on the tournament sponsor banner
- Logo and business link on the website
- One social media sponsor feature
- Recognition on the livestream sponsor screen
- Opportunity to provide coupons or promotional materials
Community Sponsor
$500
- Business name or logo on the sponsor webpage
- Social media thank-you recognition
- Community sponsor listing
- Recognition as a supporter of local basketball
Livestream Commercial Opportunities
Businesses may advertise during BYO5 livestream broadcasts without purchasing a full tournament sponsorship.
Starter Commercial
$250
- One 15-second commercial placement
- Business name listed in the livestream description
Standard Commercial
$500
- Three 15-second commercial placements
- Business link in the livestream description
Premium Commercial
$750
- Five 30-second commercial placements
- One commentator shout-out
- Business link in the livestream description
All-Tournament Commercial
$1,500
- Commercial shown during multiple featured games
- Repeated commentator mentions
- Logo included on the broadcast sponsor screen
- Business link in livestream descriptions
Exclusive Broadcast Sponsor
$3,000
- Premium logo displayed throughout livestream coverage
- Commercial placement before featured games
- Commentator mentions throughout the tournament
- Logo included on broadcast graphics
- Category exclusivity when available
Featured Sponsorships
Spotlight sponsorships for specific moments and awards throughout the tournament.
Championship Game Sponsor
Halftime Sponsor
Player of the Game Sponsor
MVP Award Sponsor
Starting Lineup Sponsor
Scoreboard Sponsor
Instant Replay Sponsor
Referee Sponsor
Water Sponsor
Championship Trophy Sponsor
Become a Tournament Vendor
Vendor Booth — $300
- 10x10 booth space
- Direct access to athletes and spectators
- Opportunity to promote or sell approved products and services
- Business listing on the vendor section of the website
In-Kind Partnerships
We also welcome businesses interested in providing products or professional services in exchange for sponsorship recognition.
Become a Sponsor
Fill out the form below and our team will reach out to finalize your partnership.
