Teams from around the globe are already signing up for the 2026 Pinto 8U International Baseball Classic. The tournament is being played in Marion, Illinois at Mtn. Dew Park, The Oasis Sports Complex, and Ray Fosse Park. This year’s tournament runs from Friday, July 10th until Sunday, July 12th. Teams will report to southern Illinois on July 9th with events lined up for the day! Tournament play will start Friday, July 10th with games running from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm, and the tournament will conclude with three championship games on Sunday, July 12th.

Tournament events will be kicked off with a managers and coaches meeting on Thursday July 9th starting at 4:00 pm at TJ’s Diamond Club inside Mtn. Dew Park. After the manager and coaches meeting, there will be a pre-tournament picnic starting at 5:00pm at Mtn. Dew Park. The picnic will be followed by the Home Run Hitting Contest and Fastest Runner Contest that starts at 6:00 pm, gates for the contests will open at 5:00pm. Concessions will be open for the fans. 

There will be a $10.00 daily fee charged at Mtn. Dew Park for all games and events held at the stadium, 2 and under are free. Players 15 and under wearing their 2026 season team uniform top will be allowed to enter all games and events free this year.

For more information and to stay up to date with the latest news, follow our Facebook page @Pony8U International Baseball Classic and our Instagram @pinto8Ubaseball

We hope to see you at the 2026 Pinto 8U International Baseball Classic!
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Tournament participation cost and other details can be found on the links listed above or by contacting:

North Zone Vice President Steve Miller at [email protected] or 618-967-4073
North Zone Division Director Randy Crompton at [email protected]
North Zone Division Director Matt Miller at [email protected]
North Zone Softball Director Stephanie Allen at [email protected]