St John's College is proud to present the 20th St John's College Basketball Tournament, brought to you by Standard Bank from 20 to 23 February in 2025.

The St John’s College Basketball Tournament is the biggest boys’ school tournament in Southern Africa, an unmissable opportunity for brands looking to connect with this vibrant youth market and their families.

With a rapidly growing audience—spectator numbers were up by 36% from 2023 to 2024—this event has become a key fixture in the boys’ school basketball calendar. The tournament attracted over 5 800 spectators in 2024, excluding the players, offering brands access to a lucrative market. The U19 and U15 competitions feature intense round-robin matches followed by knockout stages, while the U13 category presents a festival-style format, creating an exciting atmosphere over four action-packed days.

In addition to the thrilling court-side action from local schools, interprovincial teams from the Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal, and international teams from Botswana, Eswatini and Zimbabwe, the tournament offers a perfect environment for brands to engage meaningfully with this dynamic audience.

With food vendors, a daily bar service, and chill-out lounges, the event provides ample touchpoints for sponsors to make a lasting impression.

This tournament is a unique opportunity for brands to reach and engage with these young athletes and their families. The sponsorship opportunities outlined in this pack allow for strategic visibility and meaningful interaction, ensuring your brand is front and centre at one of Southern Africa’s most exciting youth sports events.