Summer Jam is returning for a 14th year this month, and it’s embarking on a national expansion ahead of this year’s Championship.
While the Championship will take place in St Kilda, Melbourne, from 20–22 February 2026, the Summer Jam Tour will warm up audiences, offering a blend of high-energy streetball, music, fashion, and community to outdoor courts across the country.
Taking place in Brisbane on 18 January, the tour, supported by Foot Locker, continues in Perth (24 January), Melbourne (26 January), and Sydney (31 January). Completely free and open to anyone, the Summer Jam Tour will go beyond a sporting tournament by featuring battles between DJs and MCs, slam dunk showcases, food trucks, prizes, and surprise guests.
The winning teams from each city will gain automatic entry to the Summer Jam Championship, which heads to St Kilda’s Peanut Farm Reserve next month.
Summer Jam Tour’s headliner is global streetball star Cam Wilder. Leading the RWE Park Takeover, community courts will become showgrounds for Aussie streetball champions. If you think you have what it takes, open tryouts are taking place in each city, allowing streetball players to play in front of packed crowds and represent their cities.
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“Last year, when we hit Australia, it was wild, and I will never forget it,” Wilder explained in a statement. “The people showed love, and I just had to make it a point to come back.”
“Partnering with Summer Jam is a natural fit. They’ve been doing this for 14 years in Australia, and I’ve been doing my thing (in the USA), together we can build bridges and inspire a new generation of hoopers.”
The Summer Jam Tour coincides with the launch of Pass The Mic, Summer Jam’s nationwide search for the next wave of underground music talent. Like previous editions, “the Tour reflects a movement where sport, culture and opportunity collide.”
Player and artist registrations will open soon – keep an eye on Summer Jam’s social media accounts for more updates.
“Summer Jam has always been more than the game,” Daniel Ella, Summer Jam Co-Founder, said. “It’s a platform for community and culture. By taking the Tour national this year, we’re opening up new pathways for streetball and creating opportunities for people to step up, be seen, and be recognised across basketball, music, and media.”
