WELCOME TO THE FORT WALTON  BEACH WORLD SERIES WEEK JULY 1-5 , 2026

With over 20 years experience running USSSA events, our staff provides the experience you have been looking for.

Tucked on the Emerald Coast right next to Destin , FL is Ft Walton Beach.  The beaches are gorgeous, and the baseball is not far behind.  

  Have you seen last years World Series Video? 

check it out here:  https://www.facebook.com/61554020105159/videos/699200096259802?__so__=permalin

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – PRESTON HOOD COMPLEX

We start with skills competition and opening ceremonies on Wednesday  July 1st.  Players can sign up individually for any of the skills comps they want, and compete for a NEW Easton bat, or Rawlings glove.  These links for signup will be added to the tournament event page prior to the event.

Once skills competition wraps up, we begin the parade of teams, and opening ceremonies party!  Live DJ,  catered food, and a party that will knock your socks off to get this event started is included for all players and coaches.  Family and friends are more than welcome to rock the night away!  

Thursday morning starts pool play at 8am.  Teams will play 2  pool play games before moving into true double elimination bracket play on Friday. 

Brackets are split based on pool play results, allowing teams of all classifications to land in the appropriate bracket to compete for a World Series title.   As an example a 24 team division will be split into 3 sets of 8 team brackets.  typically each 8 team bracket will all have a similar pool play record, which creates like skilled bracket play for a chance to win a  World Series title.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each bracket, receive World Series rings, and custom World Series banner.   Additionally each team receives 3 MVP coins that we award to the 3 players  that are the MVP for that team during the event, regardless of finish. 

FAQ:

Whats included? – Umpire fees, baseballs, commemorative player swag, and tickets for players and coaches to the Wahoos game, which includes a meal. 

Do we have to stay at a certain property or pay a fee to opt out?  NO, you may stay wherever you like, and highly suggest looking into VRBO or Air bnb, as there are a ton of houses and properties within a close distance to the park. 

Where can I find the playing rules? – Right here https://dev-newsfeed.usssa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/usssa-baseball-playing-rules-national-by-laws.pdf

Can we bring tents , and coolers? – Yes absolutely

Can we register now, and  pay later? – Yes. You can register here  https://wsbaseball.usssa.com/event-details/?event_id=30238&sid=20 

When is payment due? – Full payment or a $300 non refundable deposit is due by Feb 28th, 2026.  the balance is due 60 days prior to the event (May 1st, 2026)  

Will there be World Series gear for sale? –  Yes we do make a commemorative World Series Dri Fit every year. We will post this info with the design, and team names on the back about 30-45 days prior to the event.  Parents, and teams can pre purchase them for pickup at the event. 

Will there be someone selling new bats or gloves at a discount? – Yes,  Easton/Rawlings, will be on site with heir mobile hit lab, passing their USSSA World Series discount to all teams in attendance 

Can you help us with lodging, entertainment, practice facility etc….? –  Yes, we absolutely can. We have a ton of partnerships in the area, and can get you everything from lodging deals, to facilities to practice or prepare at.  just let us know what you need, and we will do what we can to make it happen. We want Pensacola to be your new summer World Series location year over year! 

Question please email [email protected], or give us a call at the office 813-569-7767 ( land line cannot accept texts). Texting please us 727-612-6019