Atlantic City Releases Winter Slate of Sports

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Jan 12, 2026

Atlantic City, New Jersey has released the dates of some upcoming sports events.

 

29th Annual Star Struck Invitational

From Jan. 16 - 18, the 29th Annual Starstruck Invitational will be returning to the Atlantic City Convention Center for a weekend filled with outstanding gymnastic competitions. The event expects 4,000 attendees, 1,080 room nights and $1,487,175 in economic impact.


 

Indoor Auto Racing 

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall will again be home to the NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Indoor Auto Racing Weekend Jan. 30 - 31. This year’s race weekend will showcase the high-speed TQ Midgets, purpose-built race cars powered by 750cc motorcycle engines, competing in main events on both nights on a 1/10th mile oval track set up on the arena floor. In addition to the TQ Midgets, the weekend will also host three support divisions: 600 Sprints, Slingshots, and Champ Karts, promising an action-packed lineup for motorsport enthusiasts. The show expects 4,806 attendees, 369 room nights and $1,424,448 in economic impact.

 

U.S. Futsal Northeast Regional Championship 2026 

The U.S. Futsal Northeast Regional Championship, the largest Futsal Competition in the United States, will return to the Atlantic City Convention Center between Feb. 13 - 16. Futsal is a type of soccer that is played indoors on a court much smaller than a traditional soccer pitch. The smaller field size ensures a game of Futsal is fast-paced and more intense, with more opportunity for goal scoring. The event expects 7,000 attendees, 6,000 room nights and $5,766,771 in economic impact.


 

2026 MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships

The 2026 MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships (MAAC) will take place from March 5 - 10 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. The MAAC basketball tournament determines the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's champion and the winner of the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division I basketball tournament. The event expects 10,000 attendees, 1,928 room nights and $4,023,614 in economic impact.


 

NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships

Returning to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall from March 12 - 14, the 2026 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships will showcase the top high school wrestlers from across the state. The event expects 23,125 attendees, 441 room nights and $4,080,479 in economic impact.


 

Miles Chamley-Watson Cup

Taking place at the Atlantic City Convention Center from March 20 - 22, the Miles Chamley-Watson Cup is a premier fencing event for high-energy competition between young fencers. Started by Olympic champion Miles Chamley-Watson, this event showcases emerging talent within the next generation of the sport and promotes accessibility. This event expects 2,500 attendees, 1,100 room nights and $1,271,114 in economic impact. 


 

Absolute Clash 

Absolute Clash is another youth fencing tournament taking place at the Atlantic City Convention Center from March 27 - 29. Backed by Absolute Fencing Gear, this tournament features multiple age divisions and all three weapons, making the tournament a skill-building environment where young fencers can connect from across the area. This event expects 3,500 attendees, 1,400 room nights and $1,672,463 in economic impact. 

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