Buckeye Softball Classic
2026 Buckeye Softball Classic
The 2026 Buckeye Classic will be May 2-3!
The tournament will benefit the 2026 Gay Softball World Series!! Come play at Berliner Sports Park, the site of the GSWS for 2026.
Register your Team
Don't have a team? Sign up as a free agent, and the Tournament Committee will work to get you added to a team. The Tournament Director will reach out to you for additional details once you register.
for more information:
Contact buckeyeclassic@clgsa.org
Welcome to the 2026 Buckeye Softball Classic
You're Invited to the 2026 Buckeye Softball Classic Tournament
Buckeye is back for 2026! Join us as our annual tournament returns May 2-3 at Berliner Sports Park.
This year, we're excited to welcome amateur teams from across the U.S. and Canada and for all divisions: A, B, C, D, E, Legends, and Women’s+.
- 5-Game Guarantee (3 Pool and 2 Bracket)
- All turf fields
- Opening Registration Party
- Concessions at each quad
- Tourney Machine for Scheduling/Brackets
- iPride Softball Ratings
Don't forget that the 2026 GSWS will be held in Columbus, and this is a perfect chance to play on the field before GSWS in Aug!
REGISTRATION
$425 Early Registration (Ends February 28th) , $475 Regular
Early Registration must be paid in full by the end date.
Team Rosters
Rosters are due by April 18th!
Hotels
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, 43215
3.1 miles from Lou Berliner Sports Park
WHERE WE PLAY
Lou Berliner Sports Park
1300 Deckenbach Rd Columbus, OH 43223 Lou Berliner Sports Park is currently the nation’s largest ball diamond complex. The facility proudly offers 31 permanently fenced, turf infield baseball and softball diamonds. From March through November, Berliner is filled with thousands of athletes and spectators participating in local, state and national events.
FAQ
- Featuring 31 permanently fenced, turf infield diamonds. 15 of the diamonds have lights and the park also offers 5 concession hubs with a full-service concession stand and restrooms.
- Pets are allowed in the park. They must be on a leash or under the direct control of their owner and you must clean up after them. We ask that pets are kept off of all playing areas.
- Smoking and tobacco products are prohibited within the spectator and playing areas and in all fenced complexes within the park. Designated smoking areas are available outside of the fenced complexes. For more information please see the Columbus Recreation and Parks Tobacco Free Zone Policy.
- Parking Fees are charged during all tournaments and events. All vehicles entering the park must pay a daily parking fee. Vehicles are given a pass that allows in-and-out privileges all day. Parking fees are non-refundable. All vehicles must pay, including but not limited to, players, spectators and coaches. No discounts or free entry.
Passenger Vehicles – $5
Vehicles with Trailers – $10
Bus/RV – $15
