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Perfect Game Unveils Ambitious 2026 Events Schedule

Perfect Game, recognized as the largest youth baseball and softball platform globally, made headlines as it unveiled its impressive schedule for the year 2026. This ambitious plan includes over 7,000 events, marking yet another record-breaking milestone for the organization.

As baseball and softball continue to thrive, Perfect Game's 2026 calendar is set to span over 40 states across the United States, which essentially covers 80% of the country. Texas is projected to lead the charge by hosting over 20,000 participating teams in its scheduled events. Notably, Georgia will showcase premier events such as the World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) National Championship, expected to attract 1,200 teams, alongside the Youth 8U-12U World Series, which will host over 350 competing teams.

The strategic expansion will heavily emphasize regions such as Illinois and Texas, both of which are witnessing rapid growth and robust community involvement in youth baseball. These states are poised to become crucial anchors for the introduction of new facilities and expanded tournament formats, all aimed at enhancing the playing experience for athletes, their families, and coaching staff.

In 2026, several notable venues will host Perfect Game events:

• - Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex in New Lenox, Illinois
• - Scheels Sports Park in Springfield, Illinois
• - Fields at Station 63 in Mansfield, Texas
• - CTX Field of Dreams in Dripping Springs, Texas
• - Black Star Athletic Complex in Kyle, Texas

The organization will also return to several legacy markets known for their long-standing partnerships, including:

• - Fort Myers, Florida: Hosting the BCS and Fall Underclass WWBA World Championship, with over 250 teams expected.
• - Jupiter, Florida: A renowned venue for the WWBA World Championship every October, attracting hundreds of scouts and college recruiters.
• - Houston, Texas: Playing host to the Super Regional in March, which brings together over 1,000 travel baseball teams from around the nation, marking the unofficial start of the travel baseball season.
• - Hoover, Alabama: Home to the High School Showdown and the National Elite and 14U WWBA National Championship.
• - Sanford, Florida: Featuring the High School World Series along with the youth