Softball Opening Round

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Event Name:

NAIA Softball World Series Opening Round Tournaments

Sites:

Seeking 10 Sites

Bid Deadline:

Opening Round Bid Form by April 15, 2026

Site Selection Date:

May 1, 2026

Bid Fee:

$10,000 (Mimimum)

Facility Requirements:

Facility must have submitted, and been approved as an NAIA softball “certified” facility by the January 15, 2026 deadline.

Additionally, priority is then given to sites who have a host site within close proximity to a school who is highly ranked in the coaches pool at the time of selection.

Contact:

Bruce Tate, Championship Sport Manager
(816) 595-8196
btate@naia.org