MIST Knoxville 2026

Muslim Interscholastic Tournament

April 3 to April 5, 2026 tentative

Event Dates

April 3 to April 5, 2026 tentative

Location

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (tentative)

Interest Form

Open now - Express your interest

30+ Competitions

Academic, arts, writing, and sports events

Student Interest Form

Express your interest in MIST Knoxville 2026. Final registration (including fees for hotels, transport, and MIST Nashville registration) will open when MIST Nashville releases their official form.

1 Personal Information

2 Competition Selection

How it works: Click any competition card to select it. You may select one competition per category. The "spots" shown are team-wide limits (total from your school). View full rulebook →

You can change your competition selections when full registration opens, subject to availability.
Category I

Knowledge & Qur'an

(Select max 1) View Rules
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/2 team spots
Category II

Arts

(Select max 1) View Rules
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/4 team spots
Individual 0/4 team spots
Category III

Writing & Oratory

(Select max 1) View Rules
Individual 0/2 team spots
Individual 0/2 team spots
Individual 0/2 team spots
Individual 0/2 team spots
Individual 0/2 team spots
Individual 0/2 team spots
Individual 0/2 team spots
Category IV

Brackets

(Select max 1) View Rules
Team (2) 0/2 team spots
Team (4) 0/2 team spots
Team (4-6) 0/6 team spots
Team (4-6) 0/6 team spots
Category V

Group Projects

(Select max 1) View Rules
Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots
Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots
Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots
Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots
Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots
Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots

3 Sports Selection

Sports Locked: Select at least 3 non-sport competitions above to unlock sports selection.
Sports Tryouts Required: All sports are subject to tryouts. Expressing interest does not guarantee a spot on the team. We have limited roster spots (max 10 players per sport across all schools). Final team selections will be made after tryouts.
Category VI

Sports

(Select max 1 - Gender specific) View Rules

5v5 basketball tournament for boys. Tryouts required.

Team Sport 0/10 roster spots

5v5 basketball tournament for girls. Tryouts required.

Team Sport 0/10 roster spots

Outdoor soccer tournament for boys. Tryouts required.

Team Sport 0/10 roster spots

Indoor volleyball tournament for girls. Tryouts required.

Team Sport 0/10 roster spots
This is an interest form, not final registration. By submitting, you are expressing your interest in MIST Knoxville 2026. Final registration (including fees for hotels, transport, and MIST Nashville registration) will open when MIST Nashville releases their official form. Review the MIST rules and regulations before participating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about MIST Knoxville 2026

Q What is MIST?

MIST (Muslim Interscholastic Tournament) is an annual competition that brings together Muslim high school students to compete in academic, artistic, athletic, and creative events. It's a great opportunity to meet other Muslim youth, showcase your talents, and have fun!

Q Who can participate?

Any Muslim student in grades 8-12 can participate in MIST Knoxville. You don't need to be from a specific school or masjid - all Muslim youth from the Knoxville area and surrounding regions are welcome!

Q How many competitions can I enter?

You can enter up to one competition per category (6 categories total). To participate in sports (Category VI), you must first register for at least 3 non-sport competitions.

Q What if a competition is full?

Each competition has limited spots per team. If a competition shows "full," you can choose a different competition in that category. The counters on this page show real-time availability.

Q Where can I find the competition rules?

All competition rules, guidelines, and judging criteria are available at mistrulebook.com. We highly recommend reviewing the rules for any competition you plan to enter.

Q Is this the final registration?

No, this is an interest form. Final registration (including fees for hotels, transport, and MIST Nashville registration) will open when MIST Nashville releases their official form. This form helps us gauge interest and plan for the event. You will be notified when final registration opens.

Q Is there a registration fee?

Yes, there is a registration fee that covers event costs including venue, meals, t-shirts, and materials. Fee details and payment instructions will be sent when final registration opens.

Q Can I change my competition selections?

Yes, you can update your selections by contacting us at youth@muslimknoxville.org. Final selections will be confirmed during the official registration.

Q How do I prepare for competitions?

Start by reading the rules at mistrulebook.com. For group projects, coordinate with your team members early. Practice your skills and reach out to coaches or previous participants for tips!