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USSSA Eastern National Championships

Open and B Divisions

2026 USSSA Eastern National Championships

Thank you for your interest in the USSSA Eastern National Championships! This year’s tournament will take place in Salisbury/Ocean City, Maryland. Games will be held at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and nearby facilities. The championships will feature a six-game format starting with four-pool games leading into a double elimination bracket for all age divisions.

For all available details, please review the team packet! It contains important information for participating teams and families and is updated regularly.

2026 USSSA Team Information Packet

The packet includes the following information and more:

  • Manager’s Checklist
  • Online Entry
  • Stay to Play (Link Coming Soon)
  • Housing Opt-Out (Link Coming Soon)
  • Program Book, Advanced Attractions
  • Tournament Information
  • Tentative Schedule of Events
    • 10U Open, 11U Open, 12U Open – July 14-19, 2026 – Event Page
    • 13U Open, 14U Open, 14U B – July 21-26, 2026 – Event Page
    • 15U Open, 16U Open, 16U B, 18U Open, 18U B – July 27 – Aug 1, 2026 – Event Page

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this "pay at the plate"?

No, all tournament fees are included in your registration.

Where will my age division play?

There’s really no pre-determined formula for where each division will be played on each day.  It depends on so many factors – the proportion of teams we get in each, how the double elimination portion must flow to optimize the schedule, how many fields we have at each park, etc.  Plus we want to spread the divisions around to different parks a bit so that teams are not at one park the whole week.

That said, all the parks that we use are a reasonable drive distance from each other.  With so much to do in the area and softball being just one piece of a team’s experience, we recommend that teams stay where their families will have the best experience.  Henry Parker is the hub facility for the event.  If your preference is to stay closer to where we’re playing more of the games as opposed to closer to the beach then choose any hotel in Salisbury that offers the amenities that your team is looking for.  If you wish to be closer to beach attractions, stay in or around Ocean City.

Is this "stay to play"?

Yes. HBC Event Services is our housing partner and they will be able to help you find the perfect accommodations for your families. We recommend that you arrange housing as soon as possible, as this is peak vacation season in Ocean City, MD. Housing options can be found here- https://usssa1hotels.com/softball-events/.  If you have specific needs or questions regarding housing accommodation, please reach out to HBC Event Services directly at [email protected]

Is there a gate fee to get into the games?

No. All spectators will get in free at all parks.

How can I purchase official tournament merchandise?

Tournament merchandise will be available for purchase at all parks throughout the week.

Why are there 2 registration options for the same division on your website?

We offer 2 options for teams for payments. You can pay a deposit now to hold your spot and pay the remaining balance closer to the tournament OR you can pay the entire amount now. Regardless of which way your team pays, everyone in that age/class division will be combined.

How can I stay up to date on important information?

We encourage everyone to sign up for our Nationals newsletter, so that they can receive important updates. That can be done by scrolling to the bottom of this page. Visit the team information packet often as important information will be updated there as it becomes available.

Stay informed by signing up for our USSSA Eastern Nationals Newsletter.

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