2026 Winter League Dates & Schedules
The 2026 Winter League is currently underway. Below are this season’s league dates. Schedules will be posted and updated weekly as they are finalized.
Schedules are typically posted Monday nights the week leading into each weekend. Teams should check back regularly for updates and changes.
- January 4th - Schedule
- January 11th - Schedule
- January 18th - Schedule
- February 1st - Schedule
- February 8th - Schedule
- February 15th - Schedule
Schedules are typically posted Monday nights the week leading into each weekend. Teams should check back regularly for updates and changes.
League Information
Winter Season: January - February (6 weeks)
Location: Roosevelt Middle School and other Dubuque-area facilities
Divisions: Boys & Girls, 3rd–8th Grade
Game Days: Sundays
Format: Structured league play with standings; two games per weekend
The DCBA Winter League is built to provide players meaningful game experience in a competitive, organized environment. The league maintains high standards for organization, sportsmanship, and development while giving teams consistent opportunities to compete and improve throughout the season. Just as important, the Winter League helps foster a strong basketball community - bringing together players, coaches, and families from across the area to share in a positive, competitive, and supportive environment.
Location: Roosevelt Middle School and other Dubuque-area facilities
Divisions: Boys & Girls, 3rd–8th Grade
Game Days: Sundays
Format: Structured league play with standings; two games per weekend
The DCBA Winter League is built to provide players meaningful game experience in a competitive, organized environment. The league maintains high standards for organization, sportsmanship, and development while giving teams consistent opportunities to compete and improve throughout the season. Just as important, the Winter League helps foster a strong basketball community - bringing together players, coaches, and families from across the area to share in a positive, competitive, and supportive environment.
Full League & Drop-In Teams
To keep competition fresh and games competitive throughout the season, the DCBA Winter League accepts both full-league teams and drop-in teams.
Full-league teams participate consistently throughout the season and form the foundation of each division. Drop-in teams allow programs to participate on specific weekends when availability allows.
This flexibility helps:
We value team participation at all levels and welcome teams whenever they are able to compete, even if a full-season commitment is not possible.
Full-league teams participate consistently throughout the season and form the foundation of each division. Drop-in teams allow programs to participate on specific weekends when availability allows.
This flexibility helps:
- Maintain strong competition across divisions
- Account for teams with conflicting schedules
- Accommodate teams playing in tournaments on select weekends
- Ensure games remain fresh and competitive throughout the season
We value team participation at all levels and welcome teams whenever they are able to compete, even if a full-season commitment is not possible.
About The Dubuque Winter League Extravaganza
The Dubuque Winter League Extravaganza has been a long-standing part of the local basketball landscape for over six years. What began as an opportunity to give players consistent winter competition has grown into a trusted league experience for programs and families throughout the Dubuque area.
Over the years, the league has helped foster a strong basketball community by bringing together players from different schools, teams, and backgrounds to compete in a shared, supportive environment. Many teams return season after season, contributing to a culture built on respect, development, and a genuine love for the game.
The Winter League continues to serve as a place where players can gain confidence, learn how to compete the right way, and stay connected to the game during the winter months.
Over the years, the league has helped foster a strong basketball community by bringing together players from different schools, teams, and backgrounds to compete in a shared, supportive environment. Many teams return season after season, contributing to a culture built on respect, development, and a genuine love for the game.
The Winter League continues to serve as a place where players can gain confidence, learn how to compete the right way, and stay connected to the game during the winter months.
The Winter Finale
The Winter Finale is a one-day, end-of-season tournament designed as a thank you to teams who commit to the full DCBA Winter League season. Teams that participate in all six weeks of league play are invited to compete in this event at no additional cost as a show of appreciation for their support and commitment.
Winter Finale (One-Day Tournament)
February 22nd
3-game guarantee • Tournament-style format
Non-league school and club teams are also welcome to participate. Entry for non-league teams is $150. Last year’s event featured a strong mix of league and non-league teams and was a great way to cap the season.
Winter Finale (One-Day Tournament)
February 22nd
3-game guarantee • Tournament-style format
Non-league school and club teams are also welcome to participate. Entry for non-league teams is $150. Last year’s event featured a strong mix of league and non-league teams and was a great way to cap the season.
Questions or Interesting in Joining?
If you’re interested in registering a team, participating as a drop-in team, or have questions about the Winter League schedule or format, we’re happy to help.
