2023 NFA National Tournament

Bradley University — Peoria, IL

April 13-17, 2023
Additional information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Tournament Hotel

The Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center is 6 minutes (2.5 miles) from Bradley’s campus. NFA’s Hotel Block Rooms will be available at $149/night plus tax for two double beds. All rooms feature two-room suites that include a pull out couch, table and chairs, and and either two double beds or a king bed. Rooms come with a complimentary breakfast that includes made-to-order items such as pancakes, waffles, and omelets, plus sausage gravy and biscuits, an assortment of breakfast meats and breads, fresh fruit, oatmeal, cereal, and assorted juices and beverages. The rooms have a maximum capacity of 6 people, however, if there are more than 4 adults in the room, there is an additional $10/person charge. The tournament hotel block pricing is available for April 12-18 and the deadline to book is Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Please book using this dedicated link.

100 Conference Center Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 694-0200

There are 50+ other hotels in the immediate Peoria area.

Closest Airports

  • Peoria International Airport (PIA) – 6 miles from campus
  • O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – 167 Miles
  • Midway International Airport (MDW) – 160 Miles
  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) – 177 Miles

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