2026 Dates:
14U is July 10-12th, 2026
16U is July 9-12th, 2026
18U is July 8-13th, 2026
Registration will open in 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 9-12, 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 $56 fee for using PayPal Total $1881
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)
DEADLINE
Paperwork NO LATER than dates below.
1. APPLICATION submitted and payment submitted by 5/15/26 or until full.
2. COMPETITION FORM Signed that you agree to all terms and conditions to play in the Champions Cup Elite by 5/15/26
3. HOTEL APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT is online for the out-of-area teams to complete. Please submit by May 1st, 2026 – or as soon as you make reservations. If room numbers are not met, you will not be placed in the tournament. This is a stay-to-play tournament allowing us to keep the registration fees lower
4. BUYOUT – submit an additional fee of $750 by 5/1/26 with the online application form if your team chooses alternative housing. You will not be allowed in the tournament if you are not signed and paid. This is a stay-to-play tournament, allowing us to keep the registration fees lower.
5. ROSTER FORM – is online. Print, fill in the (Excel format ONLY) CHAMPIONS CUP ROSTER FORMAT by May 15, 2026 and email to Deb to be included in the College Coaches Booklet.
Register HERE
Registration will open in 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.)
