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.

Opening Remarks will start at 6 with the block party from 6:30 to 9:00.