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  • 2026
  • Softball World Series - Chicagoland
  • Jun 17-21, 2026
  • softball
  • IL
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Chicagoland
June 17-21, 2026

World Series Event highlights

VACATION DESTINATIONS
The Softball World Series is held at family vacation destinations close to water parks, thrill parks, beaches and more, giving your team’s families an extended weekend of games & FUN!
SKILLS COMPETITION
Put your skills to the test on Day 2 with athletes from across the nation in challenges like Pitching Velo, Road Runner, Exit Velo, and the Home Run Derby. Winners receive cool awards and special invitations to  Softball Youth's All-American Games!
5 GAME GUARANTEE
Each team will play 5-7 games (weather permitting) over the course of the 4 day tournament giving you plenty of softball against similar competition!
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
Opposing coaches will nominate players from your team to be named to the Softball World Series All-Tournament Team. All nominees will receive special invitations to the prestigious Softball Youth All-American Games held in July/ August and December/ January!
UNIQUE DOUBLE-SIDED BRACKET
Teams compete in 3 pool play games before being seeded in unique double sided brackets, giving your team a chance for the Gold and Silver championship! Click Here To View The Unique Bracket!

GAME DAY ALERTS

Stay up to date with the latest UPDATES

This page provides real-time updates, important deadlines, venue information, and everything you need to prepare for this event.

 

Important Update: The Softball World Series is a cashless event. Cash will not be accepted for any on-site transactions.


Important Dates

Official Tournament Shirt Pre-Order Deadline: Sunday, May 24

General Itinerary:
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Tournament Schedule Release: Wednesday, June 10

Contact Information

Softball World Series – Questions?
Todd Warf – [email protected] – 502-724-6977

Hotel Assistance:

[email protected]


Event Location

Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex

520 Cedar Crossings Dr,

New Lenox, IL 60451

Coming soon!

Who's Coming

*The following is a preliminary list of teams who have penciled in their interest in participating. It is important to note that this list is tentative and subject to potential revisions.

Register Early to secure your spot OR pencil in to show your interest in coming

10U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • GoPro Fastpitch-Doszak - Minooka, IL
    B
  • Hamlin Park Lions 9U - Chicago, IL
    C
  • Illinois Select - Minoo, Il
    B
  • JR Kobras 10u - Tadych - Plainfield, IL
    C
  • JR Kobras Higgins 10u - Plainfield, Il
    B
  • Mokena Blast - Mokena, IL
    B
  • New Lenox Power 10U - New Lenox, IL
    B
  • Poplar Grove Power - POPLAR GROVE, IL
    C
  • Team Combat - Hamilton, OH
    C

12U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • AHQ Dupage - Wheaton, IL
    C
  • CTW 12u AK - Crystal Lake, IL
    B
  • Carol Stream Storm - Carol Stream, IL
    C
  • Carol Stream Storm (Lowe) - Carol Stream, Il
    C
  • Genuwin Reign - Romeoville, IL
    B
  • Hamlin Park Lions - Chicago, IL
    C
  • Illinois Select KL - Plainfield, IL
    B
  • Impact Caymol MW - Alsip, IL
    B
  • Kalamazoo Klash - Portage, MI
    B
  • McHenry Elite - McHenry, IL
    C
  • New Lenox Power - New Lenox, IL
    B
  • Northstar Softball - Lincoln Park, MI
    C
  • Prime Softball Club 12U - Forest Park, IL
    C
  • Rawlings Tigers 12u (RP) - Schiller Park, IL
    B
  • Rhino Softball - Lockport, IL
    B
  • Starved Rock Bandits - LaSalle, Il
    B

14U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • 14u New Lenox Power HL - Manhattan, IL
    B
  • Anarchy 14U - Munster, IN
    B
  • Blast Fastpitch 14U Dragon - HEBRON, IN
    B
  • Crown Point Bulldogs 14U (Scott) - CROWN POINT, IN
    B
  • Downers Grove Rebels 13U - Downers Grove, IL
    B
  • Finesse Fastpitch 13U-BRW - Downers Grove, IL
    A
  • Finesse Fastpitch 14U-BRW - Willowbrook, IL
    B
  • Hamlin Park Lions 14u - Tischer - Chicago, IL
    B
  • Illinois Impact 14u - Lake Zurich, IL
    B
  • Illinois Select 14u - Shorewood, IL
    A
  • Illinois Select 2030 - New Lenox, IL
    A
  • Indiana Gators 14u Talley - Valparaiso, IN
    B
  • Indiana Gators Premier Swiatkowski - Crown point, In
    B
  • Lemont Lightning 13U - Szabo - Homer Glen, IL
    C
  • Lombard Thunder - Lombard, IL
    C
  • Northstar Softball - Lincoln Park, MI
    B
  • Ohio Emeralds - Newark, Oh
    B
  • Oz Park Tornadoes - Chicago, IL
    C
  • Power Fastpitch CG - Manhattan, IL
    B
  • ProX Phoenix 2030 - Westfield, IN
    B
  • Rhino Softball Lamb 14U - Shorewood, IL
    B
  • Riptide Fastpitch 13U - Cedar Lake, IN
    B

16U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • Evergreen Park Eclipse - Evergreen Park, Ill
    C
  • Impact Caymol Mw 16u Torres - Evergreen Park, IL
    B
  • Indiana Tornados - Carmel, IN
    B
  • Lombard Thunder - Lombard, IL
    B
  • Midland Magic 16u Wardlow - Mazon, Ill
    A
  • NWI Alliance 16U - Crown Point, IN
    B
  • Olentangy Softball Club - Lewis Center, OH
    B
  • USA Prime Missouri - Morris - Bridgeton, MO
    B

The World Series experience

Pricing

  • 10U

    $1095.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

    ONLY $300.00 DEPOSIT!

  • 12U

    $1195.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

    ONLY $300.00 DEPOSIT!

  • 14U

    $1595.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

    ONLY $300.00 DEPOSIT!

  • 16U

    $1595.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

    ONLY $300.00 DEPOSIT!

  • 18U

    $1595.00

    Price Per Team
    (Stay & Save price)

    Alt Lodging Fee - $950.00

    ONLY $300.00 DEPOSIT!

Age Division not available? Click the button below to be added to the wait list.

Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex of New Lenox

The Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex in New Lenox is a premier destination for softball, featuring 22 youth fields and 9 full-size turf fields designed for softball. Built with high-performance turf and advanced drainage systems, the fields remain playable even after heavy rain. The complex also includes batting cages, full concessions, ample parking, and family-friendly amenities—making it ideal for tournaments and youth leagues alike.

FAQs

Important - Stay-To-Play Policy

Our policy states that all teams outside of 90 miles are required to stay with our partnering hotels. This list can be found on the Softball World Series website under the hotels tab in the top right corner. As a Stay-To-Play event provider all teams AND individuals will complete the hotel lodging process through the event website, not directly with the hotel.

This policy requires teams to have at least 32 room nights through our hotels. If this cannot be met, then an alternate lodging fee will be added to the registration. Alternative lodging fees are $950.00 per team and allow teams to stay wherever they want if paid.

Your team is guaranteed to play at least 5 games, weather permitting, but depending on your team’s success, you can play several more!

The official tournament schedule will be sent out and posted on our website one week before the tournament. An idea of what to expect:

Day 1: Pool Play games begin at 10:00 AM. The mandatory Coaches’ Meeting will take place around 8:30 AM for all teams, regardless of their first game time. Pool Play continues throughout the day. 

Day 2: Pool Play games continue until completed. Skills Competitions may also take place on this day, depending on field availability. 

Day 3: Bracket Play begins at the scheduled time. If Skills Competitions were not completed on Day 2, they will be held on Day 3. 

Day 4: Bracket Play concludes. Championship games are typically played on this day.

Day 5 (If Scheduled): This is a rain day. Not all locations have this day built into the schedule, so please check your specific event dates. If weather delays occur, games may be pushed to this day instead of being played late into the night. 

In the event of rain or lightning delays, you will be notified as soon as updates are available from the park and a new schedule is in place. Please be patient–if conditions allow, we will be prepared to play on the fifth day to ensure as many games as possible are completed.

If you need to cancel your registration, please follow the steps below:

  1. Please notify us immediately by emailing Todd Warf at [email protected].
  2. If your team has already booked hotels, please log in to your online lodging portal to complete the necessary cancellation steps. If you’re unsure how to do this, contact [email protected] for assistance.
  3. Per our Terms of Service, if you cancel your registration at any time, Athletx Sports Group will issue you a credit valid through the end of the 2026 season.

This credit can be applied to any Athletx-hosted tournament, which you can find here:

TEAM EVENTS:
Softball World Series – (10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U)
Youth Softball Nationals – (10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U)
Game Day USA – (10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U)

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:
Softball Youth All-American Games – (2023-2032)
Game Day USA All-Star Weekend – (8U-18U)

The event insurance is different from your team’s limited liability policy required to play in the tournament.

For more information on team liability coverage, please visit chappellinsurance.com.

The event insurance offered during registration applies if Athletx Sports Group or the Softball World Series has to cancel your age group or the tournament for covered reasons. If this is the case, then if the event insurance is purchased, you will receive a refund instead of a future credit.

If the event insurance is not purchased, then teams will receive a credit toward a future Athletx Sports Group event that is valid for 24 months.

Teams are welcome to bring pins to exchange with other teams; however, there is no designated time set aside in the schedule specifically for pin trading. We recommend coordinating with other teams during Skills Competitions or downtime between games if you’d like to trade pins.

Every event has a gate fee. The standard gate fee for our events is $750 per team.

Yes! Tournament shirts will be available for pre-order, and you’ll receive both text and email communication when the pre-order process begins in the spring.

We strongly recommend pre-ordering, as shirts always sell out on-site.

  • Pre-Order Price: $30
  • On-Site Price: $35

Please note: All communication will be sent to the email and phone number of the person who registered the team. It is that individual’s responsibility to share pre-order information with parents and players.

Once your registration fee is paid, please note the following:

  • No cash, check, or credit card refunds will be issued for any reason, unless the event is canceled by the host due to low attendance or canceled due to inclement weather. 

  • This policy applies to all registrations, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, here’s what you need to know:

  • We will do everything reasonably possible to complete the event.

  • If an event is completely canceled due to weather or field conditions:

    • You will be given the option to transfer your registration to another Athletx Sports Group event in the upcoming season or the next season. Transfers are subject to event availability and registration deadlines.

    • OR if we cannot find an alternate event then we will issue a refund.

  • We are not responsible for travel, lodging, or any other expenses related to a canceled or relocated event.

Last-Minute Drops:
If you cancel or drop out within 2 weeks of your scheduled event, you will not receive a credit for a future event.

Can I transfer my registration to another event or brand?
Yes! If you’re unable to attend your originally scheduled event, you can transfer your registration to another Athletx Sports Group tournament — even if it’s under a different brand like Baseball Youth or Softball Youth.

We’re happy to help you make the switch. Just reach out to us, and we’ll assist you in finding a suitable event. Our brands work closely together, and we’re flexible when it comes to helping families make the most of their registration.

Explore all upcoming events here: athletx.com/our-events

Email Todd Warf at [email protected], and please allow 1-2 business days for a response.

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