The rules say
Book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay
Exemptions the rules list: Teams traveling 90 miles or less are outside the distance rule; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies.
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Brawl at the Palms 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotel required35
Prep Girls Hoops says all teams must book lodging through SaveAndPlay for Brawl at the Palms, May 21 to 23, 2027, and teams from more than 90 miles must reserve at least 8 rooms (checked 2026-10-29).
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by car to Wellington Sports AcademyThese hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt.
- Hampton Inn 7 min by carCheck rates
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Wellington-West Palm Beach 8 min by carCheck rates
- Hampton Inn West Palm Beach-Lake Worth-Turnpike 10 min by carCheck rates
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Stay-to-play status: Hotel required. Teams traveling more than 90 miles must reserve rooms through Prep Network SaveAndPlay for Brawl at the Palms. It runs May 21 to 23, 2027 at Wellington Sports Academy in Wellington, FL. The closest hotel is Hampton Inn, 7 minutes by car from Wellington Sports Academy. TourneyTrip checked the host's page on Oct 29, 2026.
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The housing rule
All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform using the links provided above. Reservations made outside of SaveAndPlay (including third-party sites, direct hotel bookings, or reward points) do not meet the event lodging requirement and will require an opt-out form. Teams traveling more than 90 miles must book through SaveAndPlay and reserve a minimum of 8 rooms for all event dates.
Exemptions the rules list
- Teams traveling 90 miles or less are outside the distance rule
- Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies
Penalty the rules list
If denied, your team will be required to secure your lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay.
Housing partner
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What to know
Brawl at the Palms runs May 21 to 23, 2027, Friday to Sunday, at Wellington Sports Academy, 3400 120th Ave S in Wellington, FL 33414. Entry is $600 per team with 4 games guaranteed for girls 10U-17U.
Housing is required. The host page says "All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform" and that teams traveling more than 90 miles must reserve a minimum of 8 rooms for all event dates. Reservations made through third-party sites, directly with a hotel or with reward points do not meet the requirement and need an opt-out form.
Prep Network's policy says it reviews opt-out forms and approves or denies them. If denied, the team must book through SaveAndPlay, which also collects a booking fee of $10 per night, typically $20 total.
Eight rooms for Friday and Saturday nights is 16 room-nights, our calculation. The closest hotel in our list is a Hampton Inn, 7 minutes by car from the academy.
All 11 hotels near the venue
Closest hotel: Hampton Inn, 7 min by car from Wellington Sports Academy. 11 hotels within 21 min are listed below.
Hotels near Wellington Sports Academy: every hotel we list, with any dates.
The rules say you must book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay. These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn | 7 min | See rates |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Wellington-West Palm Beach | 8 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn West Palm Beach-Lake Worth-Turnpike | 10 min | See rates |
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
The rules say teams book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay. Use the official housing link for your team rooms. We cannot arrange a separate group rate for this event.
Open the official housing page| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lazy Palms | 14 min | See rates |
| Royal Inn | 14 min | See rates |
| Paul's Motel | 15 min | See rates |
| Southern Palm Bed & Breakfast | 20 min | See rates |
| Southern Pines Motel | 20 min | See rates |
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Housing Fairness score: 35
How the score was built
35Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel requiredTeams must book through the housing partner-40
- Local exemption of 30 miles or moreLocal exemption radius: 90 miles0
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Warning or loss of standing for booking elsewherePenalty: If denied, your team will be required to secure your lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay.-10
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the eventNo booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policyNot stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosedRules do not disclose rebates-5
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| Girls 10U-17U (10U-13U bracketed, 14U-17U showcase) | May 21 to 23, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: 4. Source
True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $600 per team, divided by this number
May 21 to 23, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$40
- Hotel: 2 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 3 days x $15$180
$220
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Do we have to book through Brawl at the Palms?
- Our verdict as of Oct 29, 2026: Hotel required for teams traveling more than 90 miles. The host's rule says: "All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform using the links provided above. Reservations made outside of SaveAndPlay (including third-party sites, direct hotel bookings, or reward points) do not meet the event lodging requirement and will require an opt-out form. Teams traveling more than 90 miles must book through SaveAndPlay and reserve a minimum of 8 rooms for all event dates." Source: host housing page, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- What are the exemptions to the Brawl at the Palms hotel rule?
- The rules list 2 exemptions: Teams traveling 90 miles or less are outside the distance rule; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- What happens if we don't book through Brawl at the Palms?
- The rules list this penalty: If denied, your team will be required to secure your lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- When are the Brawl at the Palms 2027 dates?
- Brawl at the Palms runs May 21 to 23, 2027. Source: official tournament site, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- Which hotels are closest to Wellington Sports Academy?
- By car, the closest are Hampton Inn (7 minutes), Fairfield Inn & Suites Wellington-West Palm Beach (8 minutes) and Hampton Inn West Palm Beach-Lake Worth-Turnpike (10 minutes). Source: TourneyTrip hotel list, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- Who is the housing partner for Brawl at the Palms?
- The host's page names Prep Network SaveAndPlay as the housing partner. Our verdict for Brawl at the Palms is Hotel required. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 29, 2026.
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