Event Description

We’re excited to roll out plans for the 2026 Showdown in Steel Town Challenge is a 6 game guarantee showcase tournament focused on high competition and meaningful college exposure for 14U–18U teams. This is our largest event of the year and is structured to blend high-level play with recruiting opportunities.

12U will be playing in a competitive tournament to take the Showdown in Steel Town Championship at Three Rivers. Join the best of the best!

We are also introducing the ACS College Showcase Clinic!

Each team (14U-18U) will play one pool play game Thursday (7/16/26)  in the morning or afternoon and each player has the opportunity to participate in the Showcase Clinic from 5:00pm to 9:00pm that evening, for an additional cost. 

    ****Registration and additional information for this clinic will be released with the tournament registration!

Pool play games will begin Thursday and continue through Saturday. 

Top teams will advance to the Championship bracket play which will be played on Sunday. 

Teams in the Consolation Brackets will also play that Sunday.

Umpire fees and softballs are included with registration (2 umpires per game at every age division). 

Please review new tournament rules listed below. 

Please review tournament rules prior to the tournament

Quick Tournament Facts:

• 6 Game Guarantee
• Thursday - Sunday event
• 14U, 16U, and 18U main age divisions and 15U and 17U single age divisions
• Showcase Opportunity
• 12U competitive Tournament at Three Rivers
• Pool play begins Thursday at 8AM
• Umpire Fees and Softballs are included with registration

A gate fee applies to all events, which is standard across youth sports. These fees help us provide a safe, well-organized experience for players and families, while also removing the need for cash at the gate. To thank you for registering early, we’re offering a $100 discount to the gate fee for fully paid registrations between October 1–31. Fully paid registrations from November 1–December 31 will receive a $50 discount, and starting January 1, the gate fee will return to full price.