APBA Regional Tournament Schedule

Last updated 7/14/2026

CALL FOR 2026 TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regional Tournament announcements through 2026 are now being accepted.
Please submit your tournament information to Randy Coryer at apba66nyslp@myyahoo.com.
Please keep the announcement to 150 words or less and include the tournament date, name, location, theme, price, any deadlines or restrictions, and tournament director contact information.
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2026 SCHEDULE

The APBA Regional Tournament 2026 schedule is as follows. Please mark your calendar accordingly and be sure to attend and participate in one of these fine events. You will not regret the experience of face-to-face gaming and tournament play.

Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2, 2026 - The APBA National Convention and Tournament will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4025 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Baseball tournament rules are available at https://www.apbagames.com/s/APBA-2026-TOURNAMENT-RULES.pdf.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - The 11th Annual Toledo Glass City APBA Baseball Tournament (GCABT-XI) will be held at the Maumee-Bowling Green Elks Lodge #1850, 137 W Wayne St, Maumee, Ohio 43537 starting at 9:00 am.  The theme is "Division Winners from 1964 to Present” and you may select teams accordingly.  The teams from the 1981, 1994, and 2020 seasons are excluded. The DH will be used along with a 3-man rotation.  The cost is $20 and tournament rules are similar to previous years and can be viewed on Delphi Forum’s Between the Lines/Regional Tournaments.  On June 1, 2026, a randomized draw will establish the draft order for tournament team selection.  Please email Ron Emch at emcher@gmail.com with your name and cell phone number if you wish to participate. You can also email Norm Zavela at drzacu@yahoo.com or Zach Zavela at zzavela@gmail.com.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - The second annual Sioux Falls APBA Baseball Tournament will be held at the Scheels IcePlex in Sioux Falls, SD.  The tournament is open to all MLB teams 1920 to present, except 2020.  Also, every team used last year in the tournament is ineligible.  There will be a pre-tournament dinner Friday night at The Blue Rock Bar and Grill.  Rooms can be reserved at the Fairfield Inn & Suites for $169 per night.  There is no cost, but if you could donate an item or cash for the Sioux Falls Fight Like A Ninja/Suicide Awareness it would be appreciated.  Please contact Dave Druk at 763-242-9575 for more information or to register.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - The Old Dominion APBA Baseball Tournament will be held at The Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, 1201 Blackstone Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia. Any regular APBA season team (except 1981, 1994, and 2020) that has at least one player who was born in the state of Virginia or went to school in Virginia is eligible. Previous ODT champions (1930 Cardinals, 1969 Orioles, 1978 Red Sox, 1912 Indians, 1971 Pirates, and 1951 Dodgers) are also ineligible. The cost is $25 and includes registration, hall rental, lunch, beverages, and prizes. The tournament fee must be paid prior to August 31 via PayPal, Venmo, or check in order to participate. No refunds will be given after August 31. If interested, please contact Jim Saska at jamessaska@gmail.com and identify your team/honored player. There will also be a pre-tournament dinner on Friday, September 18, but arrangements are not yet finalized.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 - The Twin Cities APBA Baseball Tournament (TCABT) XXVI will be held at The Youth Building at Lion's Park, 1099 Adams Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379. The entry fee is $25. This covers site rental for the day, and the money collected above the site fee is given back as APBA Gift Certificates for the top finishers. Please contact tournament director Jim Fraasch and at jwfraasch@gmail.com for additional information on payment, team selection, and tournament rules.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - The Linda B. Schulz Memorial APBA Baseball Tournament will be held at The Slippery Rock Township Building, Branchton Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.  The tournament theme is The Golden Era of Baseball.  Any MLB team from 1940 - 1969 who did not make the World Series is eligible, except the 1963 Pirates and 1968 Giants (previous champions).  The tournament begins at 9 am and costs $25 to cover the venue fee, prizes, and food.  You can register your team with Ken at schulzka02@yahoo.com or Darren at dcs1700@yahoo.com.  You can also text Ken at 412-780-4131.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - The Florida APBA Baseball Tournament will be held at Beef O’ Brady’s Restaurant, 8810 N Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida.  The tournament will run from 11 am to 7 pm.  The tournament is basic format and team selection is first come first served.  Eligible teams are 1970-1979 teams with an under .500 record.  The tournament is free to attend but is limited to the first 30 players.  For information, questions, or to register please contact Mark at markaproffitt@gmail.com.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - The 6th annual DVAL Tournament will be held at The Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Team selection is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.  Teams available are any season from 1946 - present, except 1981, 1994, and 2020.  No GTOP's.  Previous winners no longer eligible are the 1968 Tigers, 1984 Tigers, 1969 Orioles, 2017 Nationals, and 1952 Dodgers. To register or for questions contact Dick Moore at moore315@comcast.net.