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Buckeye Softball Classic

2025 Buckeye Softball Classic

The 2025 Buckeye Classic will be May 3-4!

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 2025 Buckeye Softball Classic

You're Invited to the 2025 Buckeye Softball Classic Tournament

Buckeye is back for 2025! Join us as our annual tournament returns May 3-4 at Berliner Sports Park.

 

This year, we're excited to welcome amateur teams from across the U.S. and Canada and from three divisions: B, C, D, and E.

  • 5-Game Guarantee (3 Pool and 2 Bracket)
  • All turf fields
  • Opening Registration Party
  • Concessions at each quad
  • Tourney Machine for Scheduling/Brackets
  • IPS 2025 Ratings

REGISTRATION

$450

Team Rosters

This year, we will be using Google Sheets for all rosters. Once registered, the coach will get a link to enter all in your roster.

Rosters are due by April 21st!


Hotels

 

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

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

Gay Things To Do

FOOD

Sponsored by Pat and Gracie's - Downtown

Pat and Gracie's - Downtown

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Gay owned and operated

5% off each person with the CLGSA Buckeye Softball Classic wristband.

121 S High St Columbus, Ohio 43215

Sponsored by Slammers

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202 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215

BARS

Sponsored by AWOL Bar

AWOL Bar

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Free entry on Saturday night with your Buckeye Softball Classic Wristband. 

49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Sponsored by Slammers

Slammers

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202 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215

Events

Friday

Sponsored by Slammers

Slammers

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Registration Party 6PM - 9PM

202 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215

Saturday

Sponsored by AWOL Bar

AWOL Bar

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Free entry on Saturday night with your Buckeye Softball Classic Wristband. 

49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Tournament Info