About The League
The MYBA 3rd Grade Travel Basketball League is dedicated to providing a high quality youth basketball experience to families as they begin their travel basketball journey.
Highlights
- No 4th Grade Teams!
The league will ensure that your opponent will be a 3rd grade team. No more signing up for a 3rd grade tournament and then get combined with 4th grade teams. - Great Introduction to Travel Basketball
Allows families to ease their way into the travel basketball experience. - Limited Travel
The goal is to create leagues/playing locations in multiple pockets around the twin cities metro area and beyond. - Flexible Scheduling
Pick the dates that work best for your team. Provides the ability to play in tournaments on off weeks. - Save Time
Play two games in one day and get the rest of your weekend back. - Save Money
Less money per game compared to tournaments.
League Info
Grades
3rd Grade
Play Dates (2026-27 Season)
Pick 5 of the 7, or 6 of the 7 play dates listed below.
| Date | Format |
|---|---|
| November 21 | 2 Game Play Date |
| December 5 | 2 Game Play Date |
| December 12 | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 9 | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 23 | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 30 | 2 Game Play Date |
| February 13 | 3 Game Tournament |
Games
10-13 total games (depending on which option you choose above). Each team will play 2 games per play date. League Playoffs will consist of a 3 game tournament.
League Playoffs Clarification
- The League Playoffs are held on Feb 13.
- February 14 is one of the six play dates.
- Teams can choose to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Teams can choose not to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Awards will be provided at the League Playoffs for the teams that place 1st or 2nd in their tournament.
Genders
Boys and Girls. Boys must play on boys teams and girls must play on girls teams.
Divisions
A (strongest), B, C
Commitment
Teams must commit to five dates.
Deadline
Register by 11:59pm on November 2nd , 2026
Admission Fee
Daily admission will not be charged when attending the games
Teams
Teams must meet the MYBA Team Eligibility Guidelines
Additional Details
- Ball Size: 27.5
- Basket Height: 10 feet
- Free Throw Distance: 12 feet
Confirmed Playing Locations
We have Hosting opportunities available, if interested, please click the link.
Entry Fee
- $1575 per team for 6 of 7 Play Dates (includes admission fees)
- $1375 per team for 5 of 7 Play Dates ( includes admission fees)
Games
10-13 total games (depending on which option you choose above). Each team will play 2 games per play date. League Playoffs will consist of a 3 game tournament.
League Playoffs Clarification
- The League Playoffs are held on Feb 13.
- Feb 14 is one of the six play dates.
- Teams can choose to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Teams can choose not to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Awards will be provided at the League Playoffs for the teams that place 1st or 2nd in their tournament.
Team Eligibility
Playing Rules
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Schedule
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