USSSA Great Lakes National Championship

The USSSA Great Lakes National Championship kicks off in Columbus with a downtown block party on Monday, July 6, 2026, on 5th Street. Teams, families, fans, and community members are invited to celebrate the start of the tournament with an evening of food trucks, games, rides, vendors, and more in the heart of downtown Columbus.

The block party will follow the tournament’s opening activities, including skills competitions at Lincoln Park, coaches and umpires meetings at The Commons, and a parade march downtown. A welcome program will feature remarks from Mayor Mary Ferdon and Parks Director Tim Foster before the celebration continues into the evening.

The tournament runs July 6–11, 2026, bringing 8U–18U teams to venues across Columbus, including Lincoln Park, Ceraland Sports Complex, Clifty Park, and Dunn Stadium. Local residents and visitors are encouraged to come downtown, welcome the athletes and their families, and enjoy a lively community celebration as Columbus hosts Indiana USSSA’s 25th Nationals.

Age Groups - 8U - 18U

Locations:

• Columbus Lincoln Park2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus, IN, 47201
• Ceraland Sports Complex 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, IN, 47203
• Clifty Park - FP South Marr Rd. and Indiana Ave., Columbus, IN, 47201
• Dunn Stadium 876 Spears Street, Columbus, IN, 47201

Indiana USSSA is proud be the host of the USSSA Great Lakes Nationals in Columbus, Indiana July 6-11, 2026. This will be the 25th Nationals that Indiana has held and has been regarded as one of the best national event in the country.

Monday

10:00AM-1:00PM Skills competitions Lincoln park
3:00PM- 4:00 PM Coaches meeting Commons Downtown
4:00PM-4:30PM Umpires meeting Commons downtown
5:15PM-5:30PM Welcome Mayor Mary Ferdon & Parks Director Tim Foster
5:30-8:30PM Block party. Food Trucks, Games, Rides, Vendors & more

Tuesday:

9:00AM-8:00PM Pool play

Wednesday

8:00AM-8:00PM Pool play

Thursday

8:00AM-8:00PM Bracket play

Friday

8:00AM-8:00PM Bracket (some championship games) TBA

Saturday

8:00AM- 4:00PM bracket championship day.

Tournament rules:
All rules will be under USSSA Rules (rules can be found on line) Any rule not covered we will refer to the national federation rulebook.