Straight answers for coaches and parents on both 2027 USSSA Southern Nationals. Nothing here differs from the event pages - it is just all in one place.
Texas 8U-14U · July 7-11, 2027 · full event page
Seven games across Thursday through Sunday: four pool games, then seeded double-elimination bracket play Saturday and Gold or Silver bracket play Sunday. All teams play all four days.
Use the Register on USSSA button above. It takes you straight to the USSSA entry page for this event, where you pick your division and enter your team. Registration closes Monday, July 5, 2027.
In the USSSA app first. Download it (iPhone · Android), find Southern Nationals and follow your team to get game times and field changes on your phone.
Yes. Opening Ceremonies are Wednesday, July 7. Only team managers need to attend check-in, but players are encouraged to come, and teams are encouraged to dress up for the parade. The venue and times are still TBA and post here as soon as they are confirmed.
Entry is $699–$899 by division (8U $699 · 9U–14U $899) and covers your team's games, umpires, USSSA sanction and the awards package. It does not include gate admission for spectators.
The gate is cashless: card at the gate or buy passes online ahead of time. Buying online before the weekend costs less than the walk-up gate price. Kids 17 and under are free. Each team's manager receives coach passes by text before the event. 2027 gate prices post when tickets go on sale.
100% refund if you drop by Wednesday, June 23, 2027 at 5:00 PM CT. Email info@DFWSoftball.com to drop. After that deadline, entry fees are non-refundable.
USSSA Fastpitch rules apply, with DFW Fastpitch tournament rules layered on top. Bats must carry the USSSA fastpitch mark. Format, time limits, run rules, seeding and tiebreakers are all on the Rules & Format page for this event.
Heritage Yards in Plano is the main complex; games also run at our other Plano, Frisco and McKinney parks listed above. Each park's address, map link and park rules are in the Venues section above. Field assignments post with the schedule the week of the event.
Three team competitions for 8U–14U: Infield Around the Horn, Team Base Running and Team Home Run Derby, run during pool play Thursday. They are optional and free. Full rules are in the Skills competitions section above. A sign-up sheet goes out to coaches about 5 days before the event.
Every division's team list is public on USSSA and updates as teams register. Tap any class chip in Quick Facts above, or see the full Who's Coming list.
Yes on both. Player trading cards are back for 2027 - the order link posts on this page later. MVP medals are awarded in pool games only.
Hats go to the Gold bracket only. Divisions with 20 or more teams award Elite 8 hats; divisions with 12 to 19 teams award Final 4 hats. A division gets one or the other, never both, and divisions under 12 teams do not award hats. Details: Championship hats.
No stay-to-play requirement. The lodging link in the Hotels section goes live once 2027 blocks are set.
The pre-order link in the Shirts section goes live once the 2027 store opens.
Use the USSSA age calculator. Age is based on the player's age as of January 1, 2027.
Oklahoma 14U-18U · July 23-25, 2027 · full event page
Five games: two pool games Friday (80-minute limit), then double-elimination brackets Saturday and Elite 8, Gold and Silver brackets Sunday. Bracket size depends on your division's team count.
Use the Register on USSSA button above. It takes you straight to the USSSA entry page for this event, where you pick your division and enter your team. Registration closes Monday, July 19, 2027.
In the USSSA app first. Download it (iPhone · Android), find Southern Nationals and follow your team to get game times and field changes on your phone.
No. There are no Opening Ceremonies at the 14U–18U event. Check in at the park before your first game Friday.
Entry is $999 all divisions and covers your team's games, umpires, USSSA sanction and the awards package. It does not include gate admission for spectators.
The gate is cashless: card at the gate or buy passes online ahead of time. Buying online before the weekend costs less than the walk-up gate price. Kids 17 and under are free. Each team's manager receives coach passes by text before the event. 2027 gate prices post when tickets go on sale.
100% refund if you drop by Friday, July 9, 2027 at 5:00 PM CT. Email info@DFWSoftball.com to drop. After that deadline, entry fees are non-refundable.
USSSA Fastpitch rules apply, with DFW Fastpitch tournament rules layered on top. Bats must carry the USSSA fastpitch mark. Format, time limits, run rules, seeding and tiebreakers are all on the Rules & Format page for this event.
All games at FireLake Ballfields in Shawnee, an all-turf complex. Field assignments post with the schedule. Each park's address, map link and park rules are in the Venues section above. Field assignments post with the schedule the week of the event.
Every division's team list is public on USSSA and updates as teams register. Tap any class chip in Quick Facts above, or see the full Who's Coming list.
Yes. A Home Run Contest is held Friday. Format, times, field and sign-up are still being set and post on this page once confirmed.
Hats go to the Gold bracket only. Divisions with 20 or more teams award Elite 8 hats; divisions with 12 to 19 teams award Final 4 hats. A division gets one or the other, never both, and divisions under 12 teams do not award hats. Details: Championship hats.
No stay-to-play requirement. The lodging link in the Hotels section goes live once 2027 blocks are set.
The pre-order link in the Shirts section goes live once the 2027 store opens.
Use the USSSA age calculator. Age is based on the player's age as of January 1, 2027.
Email info@DFWSoftball.com or call (817) 999-9440. During event week the fastest answer is the USSSA app - schedules, field changes and scores go there first.
