Play for a Promise: Matty’s Promise Basketball Tournament

About this event

"PLAY FOR A PROMISE" - Matty’s Promise Basketball Tournament

Join us for a day of competition, community, and purpose.

Play for a Promise brings together eight local high school teams for a single-elimination basketball tournament — all in support of osteosarcoma awareness and research through Matty’s Promise.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

• Time: Doors Open at 9:30 AM; Games start at 10:00 AM and continue to 5:00 PM

• Location: St. John’s Prep - 72 Spring Street, Danvers, MA

• No Entry Fee

About the Event

Now in its second year, the Play for a Promise Basketball Tournament honors the life and legacy of Matt Torgersen, whose courage, compassion, and unwavering spirit continue to inspire our mission.

All proceeds benefit Matty's Promise, helping raise awareness and fund research for osteosarcoma—a rare and aggressive bone cancer that primarily affects children, teens, and young adults.

Concession stands will be open, raffles and more.

Format

8 Teams - Single elimination. Teams: Georgetown, St. John's Prep, Masco, St. Mary's, Chelsea, Greater Lawrence Tech, Beverly, and Everett.

Come Join Us

Come cheer on your favorite team, make a donation, and be part of something bigger - every basket brings us closer to a cure.

Become a Sponsor

Play for a Promise is more than a tournament—it’s an opportunity to rally our community around courage, hope, and progress in the fight against osteosarcoma. By becoming a sponsor, you help fund vital research and extend the impact of Matty’s Promise.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to hear from you. Please use our contact form to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can make a lasting difference. Or you can download our 2026 Play for a Promise Sponsorship form.