We created the National Free Throw Championship to answer one simple question: Who is the best free-throw shooter in the country?
Winning takes more than finding a rhythm. It takes focus, consistency, and the ability to deliver under pressure, when every shot counts.The NFTC is an open competition where anyone can step to the line, test their nerve, and compete for a national title. This year’s champion will be crowned by the NBA's #1 free-throw shooter in 2026, Cam Spencer.
Do you have what it takes?
Sign up in-person to get in the NFTC Free Throw Line. Players will attempt to achieve a streak of consecutive made free throws. If the player misses, their turn is over. Players may enter again by going to back of the queue.
Top streaks will be added to the running live leaderboard until Saturday at 8pm ET. At that time, the top 16 players will be selected to advance to the Bracket Finals on Sunday!
The Championship Finals (Sunday)
The Top 16 Players from qualifying will face-off in a single-elimination bracket on Sunday in our "NFTC Duel" format. The bracket will be seeded based on their Leaderboard score from qualifying.
The Top 4 will compete on the Main Stage at 2pm ET, in front of thousands of fans, and livestreamed on Twitch and YouTube to thousands more!
How many attempts do I get?
During Open Qualifying Hours, you may attempt your Free Throw Streak as many times as you'd like! Simply re-join the queue after your last shot.
Competitors must be at least 10 years old to enter. Participants under 18 may be required to have a parent or guardian complete a waiver.
Yes! The National Free Throw Championship is open to EVERYONE, from first-time shooters to professional basketball players. There are no restrictions based on playing experience. Our goal is to find the BEST Free Throw shooter in the country.
At Supernova 2026, the NFTC will be open for qualifiers on August 6th, 7th, and 8th. During open qualifying hours - join the line, and check-in when it is your turn. You will shoot free throws until you miss, and your final streak will be added to the leaderboard. The Top 16 longest streaks will advance to the Finals on Sunday.
Entry into the National Free Throw Championship is free with admission to Supernova. Competitors must have a valid Supernova ticket for the day they participate. If you advance to Sunday's Finals, admission to Supernova is provided.
The National Free Throw Championship will award $10,000 in total prizes. The Prize Breakdown is as follows:
1st Place: $7,000
2nd Place: $2,000
T-3rd Place: $500
T-3rd Place: $500
5th-16th Place: Free entry into NFTC 2027
Where is NFTC?
NFTC takes place inside Supernova at the Baltimore Convention Center in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore Convention Center
1 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
When is it?
Open qualifying runs Thursday through Saturday during Supernova, August 6- 8, 2026.
NFTC Qualifying Hours:
Thursday: 3pm-9pm ET
Friday: 11am - 8pm ET
Saturday: 11am - 8pm ET
Championship Bracket begins Sunday at 10am ET
The semifinals and finals will take place on the Main Stage on Sunday, August 9th at 2pm ET.
What is the NFCT Duel format?
Players face off head-to-head as follows:
Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine who picks the Round 1 shooting order.
The RPS winner decides to either shoot first or second.
Both players each shoot one (1) Free Throw, in the order decided.
If both players miss or both players make - both players shoot again, following the same order.
If one player makes while the other misses, the player who makes the shot Wins a Point and Round 1 is over.
The player who does NOT win a point chooses the Round 2 order.
Play proceeds, repeating the steps of Round 1 until someone Wins a Point. The player who does NOT win the point always chooses the next round's order.
First to THREE points wins!