All tournament will have Gold and Siver Divisions at all ages if there are enough teams!

3rd Annual

MSC Play-off classic

DeKalb, IL

November 1 & 2, 2025

Did you not make it to your league play-offs, or did you make it to the play-offs and they didn't go as planned? This is your second chance. The tournament is open to all age groups with no weight limit. It is played at NIU Sports and Rec facility, 3 Patched officials, and two game guarantee. We have MVP awards for each team after every game, and have awards for Champions and Runners-up in each age. We hear every year, our tournaments are the highlights of their team's year.

6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, & 13U/14U Open

16th Annual

Midwest Gridiron Classic

DeKalb, IL

November 8 & 9, 2025

This is a great way to either end a season or prepare for National events. The tournament is open to all age groups with no weight limit. It is played at NIU Sports and Rec facility, 3 Patched officials, and two game guarantee. We have MVP awards for each team after every game, and have awards for Champions and Runners-up in each age. We hear every year, our tournaments are the highlights of their team's year.

6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, & 13U/14U Open

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12 Annual

Monster of the midwest

New Lenox, IL

November 15 & 16, 2025

This border war tournament always hosts some great competition from all the surrounding states. This tournament offers 3 Patched officials, and two game guarantee. We have MVP awards for each team after every game and have awards for Champions and Runners up in each age. We hear every year, our tournaments are the highlights of their teams year.

6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, & (8th Grade) /14U

**** Early Bird Promo use code "MOM2025" Save $100 ***

Testimonial

My name is Ryan Lewellen, and I coach at Pioneer High School, a small school in Royal Center, IN. I brought my youth team up to Crown Point in 2013 to play in your tournament. We had a blast. We were way outclassed as we are just a small school from the cornfields. We played the Elgin Royals in our first game and lost in the last seconds of the game. Then got beat badly by a team with Ravens as their mascot. The Royals offered us another game, and we ended up beating them in a close game. The players that I brought to that tournament are now seniors. They have won two state titles, have never lost a conference game, and they have only lost 6 games since 3rd grade. Two of those coming at your tournament. Just last week, our 1A team (school enrollment of 288) beat 6A Chesterton (enrollment of over 2000). When asked what their best memories in football, are almost everyone pointed back to 2013 when we got our butts kicked up in Crown Point. Your tournament trumped two state titles! And taught them to never fear losing but to play with everything they have. The boys have asked if you have any of the rosters from that year's tournament. They would like to know which boys they played against are going on to play at the next level. I was wondering if you could help me find information on the Elgin Royals and the Ravens from that year. Thank you for what you do.

About US

Midwest Sports Classics is the premier host of athletic events. The company was founded by Michael Albert and Jamie Macdonald in 2009. We have emerged as one of the leaders in creating innovative tournaments in football, flag football, 7on 7, basketball, lacrosse, and baseball.

Tournaments are where the most significant memories are created in youth athletics. We are constantly working to develop new & fresh tournaments. Midwest Sports Classics is always looking for additional locations to host events. We partner with sports facilities, park districts, youth sports programs, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) groups, sports commissions, and sponsors from the business community. Our mission emphasizes recruiting and managing events that positively impact the local community and economy.

Midwest Sports Classics will offer multiple competition levels at all events, providing teams of all abilities a chance to compete for a championship. Whether you are a recreational league team or a complete travel team, we have a division of play for you. We host events in multiple states and have welcomed thousands of teams, athletes, and spectators from 15 states. Our events are professionally managed and delivered with excellence, as lasting relationships with partners, venues, and participants are crucial. Our tournament directors have been involved with athletic tournaments for over 52 years and bring their experience to every event.

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