Get ready to hit the pavement—and the court—each summer when the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament rolls into Midland, Michigan on August 8 & 9, 2026! Teams of all ages and skill levels will battle it on the beautiful campus of Northwood University!
Each year, The Legacy Center hosts the Great Lakes Bay Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, drawing over 7,000 visitors each day from the Great Lakes Bay Region and around Michigan. With over 300 teams, our Gus Macker tournament is one of the largest in Michigan. Players aged six and up can play. More than 70% of players at this tournament are youth.
The event boosts the local economy and promotes physical activity and family togetherness. The Gus Macker staff create an upbeat and positive environment for kids to build Developmental Assets. Want to play? Register here!
The Gus Macker Tournament is a major fundraiser for The Legacy Center. Sponsors help make the event possible and proceeds from the event support The Legacy Center’s literacy, youth development, and substance use prevention programs.
Gus Macker 2025 Information!
August 7th, 6pm: Heroes Tournament
Watch the competition heat up when our local heroes take the court! Local veterans, EMS, firefighters, and law enforcement officers will compete in our 2nd annual Heroes tournament. Come cheer them on and see their police cars and firetrucks while you’re at it!
August 8th-9th: Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
All ages, all skill levels, all FUN! Register to play by July 24 to secure your spot!
Special Hotel Rates Available!
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Questions about the event? Contact us at tlc4cs@tlc4cs.org or 989-496-1425.