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  • 2026
  • Youth World Series - Cincinnati
  • Jul 15-19, 2026
  • baseball
  • OH
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Cincinnati, OH
July 15-19, 2026

World Series Event highlights

VACATION DESTINATIONS
The Youth World Series is held at family vacation destinations close to water parks, thrill parks, beaches and more, giving your team’s families an extended weekend of games & FUN!
5 GAME GUARANTEE
Each team will play 5-9 games (weather permitting) over the course of the 4 day tournament giving you plenty of Baseball against similar competition!
SKILLS
Following check-in, teams will compete in a skills competition that will consist of Road Runner, Around the Horn, Home Run Derby, and Golden Arm.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
Opposing coaches will nominate players from your team to be named to the Youth World Series All-Tournament Team. All nominees will receive special invitations to the prestigious Baseball Youth All-American Games held in August and late December / early January!
D2 / D3 ONLY
Finally, a World Series made for your team! ONLY D2 (Lower level AAA, AA, Silver, intermediate) or D3 (A, Bronze, beginner) level teams are allowed to participate. No D1 (Elite, Major, Gold, advanced) teams allowed. We use the popular Baseball Youth DivLevel classification system and moderate entries to ensure like competition!
UNIQUE DOUBLE-SIDED BRACKET
Teams compete in 3 pool play games before being seeded in unique double sided brackets, giving your team a chance for the Gold or Silver championship! Click Here To View The Unique Bracket!

GAME DAY ALERTS

Stay up to date with the latest UPDATES

This page provides real-time updates, important deadlines, venue information, and everything you need to prepare for this event.

 

Important Update: The Youth World Series is a cashless event. Cash will not be accepted for any on-site transactions.


Important Dates

Official Tournament Shirt Pre-Order Deadline: Sunday, June 21

General Itinerary: Click Here
Tournament Schedule Release: July 1st


Contact Information

Youth World Series – Questions?
Tyler Fitch – [email protected] – 502-338-2450

Hotel Assistance:

[email protected]


Event Location

Warren County Sports Park

3021 Greentree Rd

Lebanon, OH 45036

2024 TOURNAMENT SHIRT

SAVE MONEY & ENSURE EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY GETS A SHIRT BY PRE-ORDERING TODAY!

$30.00

$35.00 ON SITE!

DEADLINE: June 19, 2026

Who's Coming

*The following is a preliminary list of teams who have penciled in their interest in participating. It is important to note that this list is tentative and subject to potential revisions.

Register Early to secure your spot OR pencil in to show your interest in coming

10U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • Aces Baseball - Cheektowaga, NY
    D3
  • Centerville Elks Gold - Dayton, OH
    D2
  • Kc kryptonite - Independence, KY
    D3
  • Legacy Baseball Club - Independence, KY
    D3
  • Nike reds rbi - Cincinnati, OH
    D1
  • Testing Again - RANTOUL, IL
    D2

11U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • Battle Boys - Mount Victory, OH
    D3
  • CL Cyclones 11U - Cedar Lake, IN
    D3
  • Cincy Rawlings Tigers - Amelia, OH
    D3
  • Durham Mavericks - Bowmanville, ON
    D2
  • Markham Mariners - Markham, ON
    D2
  • Mars Eagles - Mars, PA
    D3

12U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • 12u Lakeside Devils - Grosse Pointe Park, MI
    D3
  • Blue Bombers - Fort Wayne, IN
    D2
  • Durham Mavericks - Bowmanville, ON
    D3
  • Great Lakes Renegades 12U Snyder - Jackson, MI
    D3
  • IVL GAULT - Brunswick, OH
    D2
  • Indiana Bulls 12U Cream - BLOOMINGTON, IN
    D2
  • Lakeside Devils - Grosse Pointe Park, MI
    D3
  • Midland Warriors 12U Premier - Dayton, OH
    D2
  • Mon River Mudcats - Morgantown, WV
    D3
  • Napoleon Wildcats - Napoleon, OH
    D2
  • PYBA Pioneers 12U - GLENVILLE, WV
    D3
  • Southern Indiana Heat - New Albany, IN
    D2

13U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • 1% Better Baseball - CINCINNATI, OH
    D2
  • Clarington Orioles - Bowmanville, MI
    D2
  • Colt 45's - El Monte, Ca
    D2
  • Fayette Fury - Lemont Furnace, PA
    D3
  • Five Tool - Romeo, MI
    D2
  • Homer Heat - Homer Glen, IL
    D3
  • IVL Baseball - Wadsworth, OH
    D2
  • Indiana Astros - GREENWOOD, IN
    D3
  • Indiana Mustangs 13U - Palacios - Carmel, IN
    D2
  • KBC 13U KOALAS - Nicholasville, KY
    D2
  • LCB Legends Gold 13U - West Bloomfield, MI
    D3
  • London Tincaps - London, ON
    D3
  • Mon River Mudcats - FAIRMONT, WV
    D3
  • Motor City Hit Dogs - 13u Barta - petersburg, MI
    D3
  • Newmarket Hawks - Newmarket, OH
    D3
  • Oak Creek Zone - Oak Creek, WI
    D3
  • Ohio Elite Baseball-Duncan - Streetsboro, Oh
    D2
  • Ohio Premier 113U - Waverly, OH
    D2
  • Olentangy Baseball Club - Weaver - Lewis Center, OH
    D3
  • Pittsburgh Premiere - Elizabeth, PA
    D2
  • Pittsburgh Premiere - South Park, PA
    D2
  • Sparks 13U Owens - Lockport, IL
    D2
  • Tigers HPP - Mississauga, OH
    D2
  • Toronto Mets 13u - Toronto, ON
    D2
  • Trenton Travelers - Trenton, MI
    D2

14U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • 14U Willoughby Wildcats - Willoughby, OH
    D3
  • 1:9 Legacy - Bloomington, IL
    D2
  • Alpha Baseball Club OHV - Burlington, KY
    D2
  • Brampton Royals - Brampton, On
    D3
  • Canes PA 14u - Black - Pittsburgh, PA
    D2
  • Canes PA 14u Black - Export, PA, PA
    D2
  • Cincinnati Raiders - Cincinnati, OH
    D3
  • DC Panthers - SPRINGBORO, OH
    D2
  • Elite Storm - Grand Rapids, MI
    D3
  • Fayette Fury - Lemont Furnace, PA
    D3
  • Fayette Fury 14U - Uniontown, PA
    D3
  • Gem City Bandits - Dayton, OH
    D3
  • Grimsby Coyotes - Grimsby, Ontario Canada, WV
    D2
  • HITZ Baseball 14U - Chesterfield, MI
    D3
  • Illinois Premier - 14U White - Woodridge, IL
    D2
  • Illinois Premier White - Woodridge, IL
    D2
  • Lefty Grove Legends - Norwalk, OH
    D3
  • Legacy Select - Brighton, Mi
    D2
  • Manitowoc Ships - Manitowoc, WI
    D3
  • Midland Warriors - Miamisburg, OH
    D3
  • Midwest Militia - Lexington, IL
    D3
  • Mon River Mudcats - Morgantown, WV
    D3
  • Toronto Mets 14u Minor - Keswick, ON
    D2
  • Yukon Miners - Irwin, PA
    D3

15U/16U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • Ann Arbor A's - ann arbor, MI
    D2
  • Big Time Baseball - Blue - Cedarburg, WI
    D3
  • Brampton Royals - Brampton, OH
    D3
  • Burlington Bulls - Burlington, IL
    D3
  • DipStiggy Force - Miamitown, OH
    D3
  • Hornets - Indianaplis, IN
    D2
  • Indiana Hitmen - Danville, IN
    D2
  • Indiana Tigers - Alexandria, IN
    D2
  • KC Kryptonite - Independence, KY
    D3
  • LZ360 Bison 15/16u DiMen - West Dundee, IL
    D3
  • Lyndon Lightning - Louisville, KY
    D2
  • MID MICHIGAN HITMEN - Almont, MI
    D3
  • Mid Michigan Hitmen - Almont, MI
    D3
  • Midland Warriors North - Dayton, OH
    D2
  • Mississauga North Tigers - CALEDON, ON
    D3
  • Outsiders - Warrens, WI
    D2
  • South Lyon Thunder Blue - South Lyon, MI
    D3
  • Titans 15U Elite - Westfield, IN
    D2
  • Trenton Travelers - Trenton, Mi
    D3
  • USA 5 Star BLACK OPS - Louisville, KY
    D2
  • USA 5 Star BLACK OPS - Louisville, KY
    D2
  • USA PRIME 15U NAVY - Columbus, OH
    D2
  • USA PRIME Central Ohio - NAVY - Hilliard, OH
    D2
  • Upper Arlington Bears U16 - Columbus, OH
    D2
  • West Michigan Broncos (Pant) - KALAMAZOO, MI
    D3

The World Series experience

Pricing

  • 10U

    $1295.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

     

  • 11U

    $1495.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

     

  • 12U

    $1695.00

    $1595.00

    SPECIAL PRICING ENDS
    2/28/26

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

     

  • 13U

    $1895.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

     

  • 14U

    $1995.00

    $1895.00

    SPECIAL PRICING ENDS
    2/28/26

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

     

  • 15U/16U

    $1995.00

    $1695.00

    SPECIAL PRICING ENDS
    2/28/26

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

Age Division Not Available?

Warren County Sports Park at Union Village
1408 OH-741, Lebanon, OH 45036

The Warren County Sports Park at Union Village is operated by the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) and has been established and developed for the primary purpose of hosting championships and events by visiting athletes and their families which have a positive economic impact on Warren County (these events are held generally, but not limited to, Thursday-Sunday). The Park is also used for practices, games, leagues, camps and clinics by local/regional entities (such events are generally held, but not limited to, Monday through Thursday).

Our secondary facility is the beautiful Mason Sports Park, less than a 10 minute drive from the Warren County Sports Park, and home to 5 more pristine diamonds. Practically just a stone’s throw away from the amazing Kings Island theme park and Soak City water park, your kids will love playing ball in this area of the country at the nation’s best week-long baseball tournament!

FAQs

Important - Stay-To-Play Policy

Our policy states that all teams outside of 90 miles are required to stay with our partnering hotels. This list can be found on the Youth World Series website under the hotels tab in the top right corner. As a Stay-To-Play event provider all teams AND individuals will complete the hotel lodging process through the event website, not directly with the hotel.

This policy requires teams to have at least 32 room nights through our hotels. If this cannot be met, then an alternate lodging fee will be added to the registration. Alternative lodging fees are $950.00 per team and allow teams to stay wherever they want if paid.

Your team is guaranteed to play at least 5 games, weather permitting, but depending on your team’s success, you can play several more!

Every team can include up to 2 players who meet the grade eligibility criteria on their roster. If a team exceeds this limit, they must participate in the age group above their current one. Failure to comply with this rule, resulting in more than 2 players above the specified requirements, will lead to immediate disqualification from the tournament.

Our rules state that one player must be born after January 1st of the calendar year of the event they participate in, and another player must be born within 30 days of the age cutoff.

If you need to cancel your registration, please follow the steps below:

  1. Please notify us immediately by emailing Tyler Fitch at [email protected]
  2. If your team has already booked hotels, please log in to your online lodging portal to complete the necessary cancellation steps. If you’re unsure how to do this, contact [email protected] for assistance.
  3. Per our Terms of Service, if you cancel your registration at any time, Athletx Sports Group will issue you a credit valid through the end of the 2026 season.

This credit can be applied to any Athletx-hosted tournament, which you can find here:

TEAM EVENTS:
Youth World Series – (9U-16U)
Youth Baseball Nationals – (9U-16U)
Game Day USA – (8U-18U)

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:
Baseball Youth All-American Games – (3rd-9th Grade)
Game Day USA Junior All-American Games – (2nd-10th Grade)
Game Day USA All-Star Weekend – (8U-16U)

The event insurance is different from your team’s limited liability policy required to play in the tournament.

For more information on team liability coverage, please visit chappellinsurance.com.

The event insurance offered during registration applies if Athletx Sports Group or the Youth World Series has to cancel your age group or the tournament for covered reasons. If this is the case, then if the event insurance is purchased, you will receive a refund instead of a future credit.

If the event insurance is not purchased, then teams will receive a credit toward a future Athletx Sports Group event that is valid for 24 months.

Teams are welcome to bring pins to exchange with other teams; however, there is no designated time set aside in the schedule specifically for pin trading. We recommend coordinating with other teams during Skills Competitions or downtime between games if you’d like to trade pins.

To better serve our teams and spectators, we will no longer collect gate fees from individuals on site. Instead, we will be auto-drafting your $750.00 per team (covers your athlete and all spectators in your party) gate fee pass on 6/8/26. This will also allow free flow of passage in and out of the complexes without having to worry about gate pass lines, cumbersome on site payments, and other inconveniences. This gate fee is required for all teams, regardless of the number of games played. All gate fees must be paid prior to the start of the event.

Yes! Tournament shirts will be available for pre-order, and you’ll receive both text and email communication when the pre-order process begins in the spring.

We strongly recommend pre-ordering, as shirts always sell out on-site.

  • Pre-Order Price: $30
  • On-Site Price: $35

Please note: All communication will be sent to the email and phone number of the person who registered the team. It is that individual’s responsibility to share pre-order information with parents and players.

Once your registration fee is paid, please note the following:

  • No cash, check, or credit card refunds will be issued for any reason, unless the event is canceled by the host due to low attendance or canceled due to inclement weather. 

  • This policy applies to all registrations, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, here’s what you need to know:

  • We will do everything reasonably possible to complete the event.

  • If an event is completely canceled due to weather or field conditions:

    • You will be given the option to transfer your registration to another Athletx Sports Group event in the upcoming season or the next season. Transfers are subject to event availability and registration deadlines.

    • OR if we cannot find an alternate event then we will issue a refund.

  • We are not responsible for travel, lodging, or any other expenses related to a canceled or relocated event.

Last-Minute Drops:
If you cancel or drop out within 2 weeks of your scheduled event, you will not receive a credit for a future event.

Can I transfer my registration to another event or brand?
Yes! If you’re unable to attend your originally scheduled event, you can transfer your registration to another Athletx Sports Group tournament — even if it’s under a different brand like Baseball Youth or Softball Youth.

We’re happy to help you make the switch. Just reach out to us, and we’ll assist you in finding a suitable event. Our brands work closely together, and we’re flexible when it comes to helping families make the most of their registration.

Explore all upcoming events here: athletx.com/our-events

Email Tyler Fitch at [email protected], and please allow 1-2 business days for a response.

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