2026 Dates:
14U is July 10-12th, 2026
16U is July 9-13th, 2026
18U is July 8-13th, 2026
Registration will open end of October, 2025

The Champions Cup is an elite fast pitch softball showcase held annually in Irvine, California. The best of the best are accepted by requests to participate from teams who are with top national or local rankings, past successes in tournaments, and/or are often referred and recommended by college coaches to attend.

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2026 TOURNAMENT DATES

14U July 10-12, 2026 14th Annual

16U July 9-13, 2026 17th Annual

18U July 8-13, 2026 23rd Annual

LOCATION
Irvine, California
SITES
The Great Park, Harvard Park, Bill Barber Park

ENTRY FEE
Your USA SOFTBALL team insurance is included.

$1825 payable to: USA Softball So Cal
Paypal @championscupelite – Add $60 fee for using PayPal Total $1885
4 Games of pool play – seeding into bracket play – single elimination

TOURNAMENT OFFICE

925 Eucalyptus Dr.
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-466-0324

DIRECTORS

Deb Hartwig— Email: deb@just-softball.com (cell 310-466-0324)
Sherell Vance — Email: sherell@just-softball.com (cell 562-537-7012)

DEADLINES

Paperwork NO LATER than dates below.

DEADLINES: Paperwork is due no later than the dates listed below

ROSTER FORM: Print, fill in the CHAMPIONS CUP ROSTER FORMAT by May 15, 2026. Email in EXCEL format to be included in the College Coaches Booklet.

APPLICATION submitted, and payment submitted by 5/15/26

COMPETITION FORM SIGNED – You agree to all terms and conditions to play in the Champions Cup Elite by 5/15/26

HOTEL APPLICATION & AGREEMENT – Please submit it by May 15, 2026, or as soon as you make reservations. This form is available online for the out-of-area teams to complete. If the requirement of 10 rooms per night is not met, you will not be placed in the tournament.  75-mile radius. This is a stay-to-play tournament to help keep the registration fees lower.

HOTEL BUYOUT – submit an additional fee of $750 by 5/15/26 with the application fee if your team chooses alternative housing.  If the buyout or the requirement of 10 rooms per night is not met, you will not be placed in the tournament.  75-mile radius. This is a stay-to-play tournament to help keep the registration fees lower.

Register HERE
Registration will open end of October, 2025

HOST HOTELS – Click on Host Hotel page above
(This is a Stay to Play Tournament
allowing us to keep the registration fees lower.)