The rules say
Book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay
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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Madness in the Midwest (Prep Hoops) 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotel required35
Prep Hoops says all teams must book lodging through SaveAndPlay for Madness in the Midwest, April 16 to 18, 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 Community First Champion CenterThese hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt.
- Holiday Inn 3 min by carCheck rates
- Wyndham Garden Appleton 3 min by carCheck rates
- Comfort Suites Appleton Airport 5 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 Madness in the Midwest (Prep Hoops). It runs Apr 16 to 18, 2027 at Community First Champion Center in Appleton, WI. The closest hotel is Holiday Inn, 3 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
Madness in the Midwest runs April 16 to 18, 2027, Friday to Sunday, at Community First Champion Center, 5000 W Champion Dr in Appleton, WI 54913. Entry is $650 per team with 4 games guaranteed for boys 10U-17U. The host page also lists Neenah High School, Neenah Middle School and Fox Valley Lutheran HS; we have no venue pages for those.
The host page says teams are "required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform." The 8-room minimum applies to teams traveling more than 90 miles and to every event date.
Using a third-party site or reward points will not satisfy the rule, per the page. The way out is the opt-out form, which Prep Network may approve or deny. A denied request sends you back to SaveAndPlay and its $10 per night booking fee.
For Appleton, WI, 8 rooms over 2 nights comes to 16 room-nights, our calculation. Of the 12 hotels in our list, the nearest is Wyndham Garden Appleton, 3 minutes by car from Community First Champion Center.
All 12 hotels near the venue
Closest hotel: Holiday Inn, 3 min by car from Community First Champion Center. 12 hotels within 6 min are listed below.
Hotels near Community First Champion Center: 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 | 3 min | See rates |
| Wyndham Garden Appleton | 3 min | See rates |
| Comfort Suites Appleton Airport | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AmericInn Appleton West | 6 min | See rates |
| Candlewood Suites | 6 min | See rates |
| Country Inn & Suites | 6 min | See rates |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton | 6 min | See rates |
| Economy Inn | 6 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 16 to 18, 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 $650 per team, divided by this number
Apr 16 to 18, 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 Madness in the Midwest (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 Madness in the Midwest (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 Madness in the Midwest (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 Madness in the Midwest (Prep Hoops) 2027 dates?
- Madness in the Midwest (Prep Hoops) runs Apr 16 to 18, 2027. Source: official tournament site, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- Which hotels are closest to Community First Champion Center?
- By car, the closest are Holiday Inn (3 minutes), Wyndham Garden Appleton (3 minutes) and Comfort Suites Appleton Airport (5 minutes). Source: TourneyTrip hotel list, checked Oct 16, 2026.
- Who is the housing partner for Madness in the Midwest (Prep Hoops)?
- The host's page names Prep Network SaveAndPlay as the housing partner. Our verdict for Madness in the Midwest (Prep Hoops) is Hotel required. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
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