Bound by Hoops 2027 supporting Band of Parents
Bound by Hoops 2027 supporting Band of Parents
About Bound by Hoops 2027
Join the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer. Fund the Future.
Hoop Like a Legend.
January 20, 2027
Live at Madison Square Garden
Last year, Bound By Hoops burst onto the court and raised an incredible $160,000 in its inaugural year. Now, the 2nd annual tournament is back—and we’re aiming even higher. Let’s beat it this year and push the mission forward for every child and family fighting neuroblastoma.
Proudly presented by Band of Parents and the Garden of Dreams Foundation, Bound By Hoops is where game day meets giving back! This charity basketball tournament takes place at Madison Square Garden on the Knicks' own championship court, bringing together fans, families, players, and former Knicks in the fight against neuroblastoma.
The 4-on-4 half-court tournament kicks off at noon, giving participants the rare chance to compete on the iconic MSG floor. A champion will be chosen in each bracket, as well as an MVP. In addition, you can choose to join us as we return to MSG at 5 PM for exclusive VIP courtside access to watch the Knicks and Raptors warm up, soaking in the energy just steps from the pros. The night culminates in Band of Parents’ private lounge on the Hyundai Bridge, where guests will enjoy the game together with complimentary food and soft drinks—making it a full-circle experience of purpose, play, and community. Please note that evening activities require an additional ticket.
To register, click the button below. All players agree to raise a minimum of $1,500, and we hope, as in past years, each player will raise even more. During the registration process, we will ask you for your skill level, as well as if you have friends that you would like to play with. If you are part of a sponsored group, we will place you on that sponsor team. If not, we will place you on a team as a free agent, or if you would like to play together with your friends.
You also have the option to purchase tickets to the evening Knicks game, as well as to the private courtside shootaround, and enter the Garden an hour before it opens to the public. Players who raise double the minimum will be given the tickets to the evening program for free, as long as the tickets last.
Whether you're rallying coworkers for a corporate team, gathering friends for a family squad, or stepping up as a sponsor, Bound By Hoops offers a powerful way to get in the game. Sign up to compete, support, or simply enjoy the thrill of being on the legendary Madison Square Garden court—where every dribble drives change. Spots are limited, so lace up, step onto the court and join the movement today.
Click here to purchase your Knicks lounge tickets or spectator tickets to the charity game.
Date
Starts at: January 20, 2027 11:00 AM
Ends at: January 20, 2027 1:00 PM
Location
Madison Square Garden
New York,NY 10121 USA
Contact
Kim Roginski
718-809-0235
kim@bandofparents.org
Community, Competition & Purpose on the Court!
With more than a decade of success behind it, Bound By Hoops is inspired by the proven model of Band of Parents’ Play Like a Pro charity hockey game at Madison Square Garden.
In proud partnership with MSG and the New York Rangers, BOP’s Play Like a Pro has raised over $1.7 million for pediatric cancer research and the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
Now, Bound By Hoops aims to bring that same energy to the court—creating unforgettable moments and funding meaningful change for kids battling neuroblastoma.
Proceeds from this event will fund research and clinical trials for Band of Parents and also benefit Garden of Dreams Foundation.
For participants, the excitement is unmatched: the chance to step onto the legendary court at Madison Square Garden, where basketball dreams come alive and every shot echoes with purpose.
From the first tip-off to the final buzzer, Bound By Hoops transforms game day into a celebration of hope—making it a win for sponsors, families, and the future of pediatric cancer research.
How Your Support of BOP Makes a Difference
Together, we are bound by hope
- Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children in the U.S.
- Neuroblastoma, the most common solid tumor cancer in children, predominantly affects those under the age of six.
- Every year, 700 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
- Although cure rates have finally surpassed 50% at major medical centers like MSKCC, far too many children are still dying.
The Funding Gap
- The National Cancer Institute allocates less than 4% of its annual budget for all childhood cancer research.
- Private research dollars for neuroblastoma are limited; pharmaceutical companies do not see research efforts as profitable.
Who We Are
- Band of Parents is a grassroots nonprofit led by families determined to fast-track a cure.
- We fund innovative research and clinical trials focused on less toxic, targeted therapies.
- We provide a support network for newly diagnosed families—offering hope, connection, and resources when they need it most.
- Band of Parents is the top independent sponsor of neuroblastoma research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Having committed over $17 million to research since it’s inception, BOP has helped change the clinical landscape for this devastating form of pediatric cancer.
Driving Breakthroughs in Neuroblastoma Research
- Band of Parents is a major funder of the bivalent neuroblastoma vaccine at MSKCC, a groundbreaking treatment that has improved survival rates for hundreds of children.
- We are the largest funder of the Hu3F8 phase 1 clinical trial—a neuroblastoma-specific antibody that received FDA approval in 2020