Play NBA 2K26.
Win $2,000.
A bracket tournament on NBA 2K26 (PS5) at Tailgate Beach Club. Bring your handles to the sticks and settle it on the hardwood — the last player standing walks away with two grand in cash.
From signup to lifting the trophy.
Submit your name, email, phone, and signed eligibility affidavit. Spots are first-come, first-locked.
Arrive between 1 and 2 PM on July 16 to confirm your bracket spot and grab a controller.
Tip-off is around 2 PM. Bracket-style matchups on NBA 2K26, played on PS5.
Win the Final on the main screen and walk away with $2,000 cash. Winner take all.
Single elimination. One bracket.
It's win or go home. Every matchup is bracket-style on NBA 2K26 (PS5), from the opening round to the Finals. We supply the consoles and controllers — you supply the handles. The last player standing takes home the $2,000.
Register for the Courtside Clash
Free entry. 21+ only. Eligibility affidavit required to receive the prize. We'll send you a confirmation and bracket details by email.
Confirmation email coming shortly with bracket details and arrival info. See you July 16 between 1 and 2 PM for check-in.
Everything you'd ask.
When is the Courtside Clash?
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay. Doors open at 11 AM. Check-in for registered players is between 1 and 2 PM. The tournament tips off around 2 PM.
What's the format?
A single-elimination bracket tournament on NBA 2K26, played on PS5. Win and advance — lose and you're out.
What's the entry fee?
Free. Spots are first-come, first-locked through online registration on this page.
What's the grand prize?
$2,000 in cash, winner take all. The prize is awarded on-site after completion of an eligibility affidavit, liability release, and publicity release. Management reserves all rights.
Why do I have to sign an affidavit?
Standard procedure for prize giveaways of this value. The affidavit confirms that you're 21 or older, eligible to receive the prize, and have provided accurate information. You'll sign the full document on-site before any prize is awarded — the checkbox on this form is your initial agreement.
Do I need to bring my own controller?
No. We provide PS5 consoles and controllers for every match. Just show up ready to play.
What if I don't check in on time?
Check-in closes at 2 PM sharp. Players who miss the window may forfeit their bracket spot. Plan to arrive early.
Is the event 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ venue. Valid government-issued ID required for entry and for prize eligibility.
Where is Tailgate Beach Club?
Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd — south end of the Strip. Self-parking and rideshare drop-off on-site.
Register for the Courtside Clash
Free entry. 21+ only. Eligibility affidavit required to receive the prize.