FAQs

When is the Orange & Black Tournament?

The Orange & Black Tournament is typically held the third weekend of January, with play starting on Thursday and ending on Saturday.  

In 2025, the tournament begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 23rd, with the last game being the Boys Championship at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 25th.

Which teams compete in the tournament?

While this changes from year to year, we always have 16 teams and a waiting list to get in. 

The 2025 Tournament includes Beloit (Boys & Girls), Colby (Boys & Girls), Concordia (Boys & Girls), Goodland (Boys & Girls), Hays High (Boys & Girls), Olathe East (Girls), Olathe North (Boys), Pine Creek (Boys), Ulysses (Boys & Girls), and Wellington (Girls).

If you are interested, have your school's athletic director contact Travis Betz at (785) 460-5300 or tbetz@colbyeagles.org 

What does it cost to get in?

Daily Admissions are 

• • • Students (K-12) $10.00

    • Adults $15.00

Tournament Passes

• Students (K-12) $15.00

• Adults $25.00

Programs $3.00

Are passes accepted for this tournament?

We do not accept Punch Passes, All Sports Passes, or GWAC Passes during the Orange & Black Tournament.  The only passes that are accepted are the Tournament Passes.

Do you take debit or credit cards?

Unfortunately, we aren't set up for debit or credit cards, and no ATM is onsite.  Please plan accordingly.

Are all games live-streamed?

At this point, only the Main Gym games are live-streamed by Open Spaces Sports. The Orange & Black Committee is working to have all games live-streamed for the 2026 tournament.  You can find the Colby Games here.

How can we find out who won?

Brackets are updated by the end of play each night and can be found here.

How can I get in free?

The only way to get in free is to help man the tournament by volunteering or sponsoring the tournament in our program.  Volunteer spots fill up quickly, so if you would like to help, please contact the high school to get on the list for next year.  

We'd love to have your help!

How much does the school district pay for this tournament?

This tournament is run entirely by the sponsorship of our community - whether it is financial or volunteer.  Please buy a program and check out all of the local businesses that give generously so that our students have the opportunity to play and perform.  Please help us continue this tradition by supporting the businesses that support our students.