🎯 The National Marbles Tournament is coming to Wildwood Boardwalk June 22–25, 2026 — 103 years of marble history, and this year Gerald the seagull has opinions about the prize marbles. Sandy can’t believe it. Biscuit has a juice box and no notes. Looking for a hotel in Wildwood NJ steps from the action? Sea Chest Motel is one block from the beach in Wildwood Crest — the perfect hotel near the beach in Wildwood NJ for tournament week.

National Marbles Tournament 2026: What to Know

🏆 June 22–25, 2026 — Wildwood Boardwalk
103 years old and still running. The National Marbles Tournament (a.k.a. “Nationals” in the marble world) has been held in Wildwood nearly every year since 1922. Kids from across the country compete on the boardwalk for the title. Free to watch. 100% worth stopping by.

What Gerald the Seagull Thinks: A marble that shiny was never safe. Zero impulse control. Zero regrets.

Stay Steps from the Tournament

Sea Chest Motel is on Atlantic Ave. in Wildwood Crest — a short walk or bike ride from the boardwalk where the tournament runs. Wake up, grab breakfast, walk over, and watch 103 years of marble tradition do its thing. Book at seachestmotel.com — rooms fill up fast for tournament week.

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