Key facts
- Main venue
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX
- Size
- 2,500+ teams in 2025, its 38th year; the largest of 12 USAV Junior National Qualifiers
- 2025 format
- Four weekends, April 5-27, by age group (11s-12s first, 17s last)
- 2026
- Listed by Visit Dallas for April 10-19, 2026, with North Texas hosting select age groups on weekends two and three
- Official site
- asc.events/lonestarclassic (divisions, schedules and housing rules)
How the weekends split (2025 layout)
| Weekend | Age groups |
|---|---|
| April 5-7 | 11s and 12s, all divisions |
| April 11-13 | 13s and 14s, all divisions |
| April 18-20 | 15s (American, Club, Liberty, Premier, Select, USA) and 16s (American, Club) |
| April 25-27 | 15s Open; 16s Liberty, Open, Premier, USA; 17s, all divisions |
The layout changes from year to year. Check the official schedule before you book, because your club only needs rooms for its own weekend.
Dates and 5 rooms prefilled. Change them in the booking card.
Check the housing policy first
Many large club volleyball events have a housing policy that requires teams to book through approved hotels, often called "stay to play". Read the housing page on the event site before anyone books. A room booked outside the policy can cost the club a fee or its entry, so the club director should confirm the rule in writing and share it with families.
If there is no housing requirement for your weekend, compare rates on the regular booking sites and book refundable rooms early.
Where clubs stay
- Downtown Dallas. Several hotels are walkable to the convention center, which saves on parking and makes early wave times easier.
- DART light rail. The Convention Center station sits on the light rail line, so a hotel near a DART station further out can work for families who do not want to drive downtown.
- Uptown, Las Colinas and suburbs. More space and lower rates for families who want a pool and a quieter night, with a drive or train ride each morning.
Tips for a long tournament day
- Pool play can start early and run late, so a hotel within a short walk or train ride makes breaks between matches usable.
- Bring a rolling cooler only if the event allows outside food. Check the venue rules.
- Put one parent in charge of a shared itinerary with wave times, court numbers and hotel details. The GroupVoy planner can send it to the whole team on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Lone Star Classic volleyball tournament?
Mostly at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. Some age groups may play at other North Texas sites.
When is the Lone Star Classic?
It runs over several April weekends split by age group. In 2025 it ran April 5-27; Visit Dallas listed April 10-19 for 2026. Check the official site for the current year.
Is there a stay-to-play hotel requirement?
Check the event's housing page. Many qualifiers require teams to book approved hotels, and the rules can differ by year.
Can you take the train to the convention center?
Yes. DART light rail has a Convention Center station.
Sources
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: adidas Lone Star Classic 2025
- Visit Dallas: Lone Star Classic 2026
- Dallas Sports Commission: Lone Star Classic
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