2026 USA Baseball National Team Championships
The primary identification events for players to be selected to Team USA
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The USA Baseball National Team Championships are
elite championship events which serve as the primary identification vehicle for
players to be considered for the 15U National Team, as well as the 13U/14U
Athlete Development Program (ADP), the 16U and 17U National Team Development
Programs (NTDP), and the 18U National Team. Through these events, USA Baseball provides an opportunity for
more than 300 teams the chance to showcase their talents against teams from all
across the nation and players an opportunity to be selected to represent their
country.
The USA Baseball National Team Championships will be held in both Cary, North Carolina, at the USA Baseball National Training Complex and in Arizona at the following Spring Training venues in the Greater
Phoenix area: Peoria Sports Complex, home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners; and
Surprise Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers.
13U National Team Championships
When:
North Carolina: June 16-20, 2026
14U
National Team Championships
When:
North Carolina: July 6-10, 2026
Arizona: July 2-7, 2026
Eligibility: To be eligible to participate in the 14U National Team Championships North Carolina, players must be born on or after May 1, 2011, OR have an expected graduation date of 2030. PLEASE NOTE: Players born in 2012 will be eligible to be selected to the 13U/14U Athlete Development Program (ADP). Players born in 2011 will be eligible to be selected to 15U National Team Training Camp.
15U
National Team Championships
When:
North Carolina: June 29-July 3, 2026
Arizona: June 17-22, 2026
Eligibility: To be eligible to participate in the 15U National Team Championships North Carolina, players must be born on or after May 1, 2010, OR have an expected graduation date of 2029. PLEASE NOTE: Players born in 2011 will be eligible to be selected to 15U National Team Training Camp. Players born in 2010 will be eligible to be selected to the 16U/17U National Team Development Program (NTDP).
16U
National Team Championships
When:
North Carolina: June 23-26, 2026
Arizona: June 25-30, 2026
Eligibility: To be eligible to participate in the 16U National Team Championships North Carolina, players must be born on or after May 1, 2009, OR have an expected graduation date of 2028. PLEASE NOTE: Players born in 2010 or 2009 will be eligible to be selected to the 16U/17U National Team Development Program (NTDP).
17U
National Team Championships
When:
North Carolina: June 10-13, 2026
Arizona: June 10-15, 2026
Eligibility: To be eligible to participate in the 17U National Team Championships North Carolina, players must be born on or after May 1, 2008, OR have an expected graduation date of 2027. PLEASE NOTE: Players born in 2009 will be eligible to be selected to the 16U/17U National Team Development Program (NTDP). In addition, players born in 2008, or later, will be eligible to be selected to 18U National Team Training Camp.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The
National Team Championships North Carolina will be held at the USA Baseball
National Training Complex in Cary, NC. In Arizona, the events will be held in Peoria and Surprise at the Spring Training homes of the Mariners, Padres, Rangers, and Royals.
Roster
Limits:
Rosters
should include a minimum of 15 players.
Schedule:
Teams
are guaranteed five (5) games at the National Team Championships Arizona & North Carolina (weather permitting).
Cost:
A $750
deposit is due upon registration and the remaining team registration fee is due
by May 1. Deposits and fees not submitted by the aforementioned due dates will
have their tournament invites rescinded.
Hotel Information:
USA Baseball has partnered with Team Travel Source (TTS) for all your hotel needs! When booking through TTS, you are guaranteed best rate and room type along with having dedicated support when setting up blocks.
All non-local teams (defined below) are eligible to receive a $500 hotel rebate from their registration of $3,450. Non-local teams are encouraged to use one of the hotels provided and book through TTS for USA Baseball events.
USA Baseball will attain hotel rebates from TTS for teams that meet the minimum number of room nights. Earned rebates will be received approximately one month following the conclusion of the event (mid-August 2026).
How can my team qualify to earn the $500 rebate?
All below criterions must be fulfilled to qualify:
Your team must be registered as a non-local team
A non-local team is a team registered via LeagueApps with an address over 100 miles from the tournament facility
For each event/age group, each individual team must actualize a minimum of 35 room nights booked through TTS
The team name must be used when booking the reservation in order to count
The team must stay at one of the official event hotels provided by TTS
All bookings must be made directly through TTS or through TTS designated reservation portal. Player/parent/coach reservations that are booked though the hotel directly will not be considered in the final room night report. Any reservations booked through a third-party provider (i.e. hotels.com, expedia, hotwire, etc), booked directly with hotel brand app, or through any method other than through Team Travel Source, will NOT fulfill lodging requirement.
For questions or assistance with booking, please reach out to Team Travel Source at sports@teamtravelsource.com or 502.354.9103 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET or Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. You can also click HERE to chat with a Guest Experience Specialist during normal business hours. TTS is looking forward to working with you!