The rules say
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Exemptions the rules list: Teams traveling 90 miles or less do not carry the 8-room minimum; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies.
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Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops) 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotel required35
Prep Hoops says all teams must book lodging through SaveAndPlay for Chi-Town Tip Off, April 9 to 11, 2027, and teams from more than 90 miles must reserve at least 8 rooms (checked 2026-10-30).
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by car to Wintrust Sports ComplexThese hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt.
- Holiday Inn Express Chicago Midway Airport 4 min by carCheck rates
- Saratoga Motel 6 min by carCheck rates
- Skylark Motel 6 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 Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops). It runs Apr 9 to 11, 2027 in Bedford Park, IL. The closest hotel is Holiday Inn Express Chicago Midway Airport, 4 minutes by car. TourneyTrip checked the host's page on Oct 30, 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 do not carry the 8-room minimum
- 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
Chi-Town Tip Off runs April 9 to 11, 2027, Friday to Sunday, at Wintrust Sports Complex, 5499 W 65th St in Bedford Park, IL 60638. Entry is $650 per team with 4 games guaranteed for boys 10U-17U. The host page also lists Romeoville Athletic & Event Center and West Suburban Sports Complex in Lisle; we have a venue page for Romeoville but not for West Suburban.
The page says teams are "required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform." Teams traveling more than 90 miles also have to hold 8 rooms on each event date, which here means two nights.
Anything booked on a third-party site, directly with the hotel or on points does not meet the requirement, and the page says such bookings "will require an opt-out form." Prep Network approves or denies the form. A denial means booking through SaveAndPlay. Its booking fee is $10 per night, typically $20 total.
For Bedford Park, IL, 8 rooms over 2 nights comes to 16 room-nights, our calculation. Of the 12 hotels in our list, the nearest is Holiday Inn Express Chicago Midway Airport, 4 minutes by car from Wintrust Sports Complex.
All 12 hotels near the venue
Closest hotel: Holiday Inn Express Chicago Midway Airport, 4 min by car from Wintrust Sports Complex. 12 hotels within 12 min are listed below.
Hotels near Wintrust Sports Complex: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express Chicago Midway Airport | 4 min | See rates |
| Saratoga Motel | 6 min | See rates |
| Skylark Motel | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Inn | 7 min | See rates |
| Cicero Motel | 7 min | See rates |
| Rainbow Motel | 7 min | See rates |
| Aloha Motel | 8 min | See rates |
| Midway Inn | 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Boys 10U-17U (10U-14U bracketed, 15U-17U showcase) | Apr 9 to 11, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: 4. Source
True trip cost per family
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Entry fee $650 per team, divided by this number
Apr 9 to 11, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$43
- 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
$223
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Do we have to book through Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops)?
- Our verdict as of Oct 30, 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 30, 2026.
- What are the exemptions to the Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops) hotel rule?
- The rules list 2 exemptions: Teams traveling 90 miles or less do not carry the 8-room minimum; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- What happens if we don't book through Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops)?
- 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 30, 2026.
- When are the Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops) 2027 dates?
- Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops) runs Apr 9 to 11, 2027. Source: official tournament site, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- Which hotels are closest to Wintrust Sports Complex?
- By car, the closest are Holiday Inn Express Chicago Midway Airport (4 minutes), Saratoga Motel (6 minutes) and Skylark Motel (6 minutes). Source: TourneyTrip hotel list, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- Who is the housing partner for Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops)?
- The host's page names Prep Network SaveAndPlay as the housing partner. Our verdict for Chi-Town Tip Off (Prep Hoops) is Hotel required. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
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