Saskatoon, SK — Nine months before the first pitch, the field for the 2027 ISC World Tournament, August 14–21 at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, is taking shape. Three World Tournament teams already stand out, and there is still room for yours.
Hill United Chiefs: the champions are back
The Hill United Chiefs return to defend their title. In 2026 they won their third straight ISC World Championship, beating their rivals the Bear Creek Gremlins, and in 2027 they bring another very strong roster back to the ISC circuit. As (3 time) defending champions, they have qualified directly for the 2027 World Tournament.
Saskatoon Jacks: the home team
The Saskatoon Jacks are the host team for the 2027 World Tournament. Built mostly on homegrown Saskatoon talent, they are poised for a great 2027 in front of their own fans.
Want to follow their road to the World Tournament? The Saskatoon Jacks team page shows which tournaments they will play this season to get ready, including the Saskatoon Jacks ISC World Qualifier, June 18–20 at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex.
Blue Sox United: from Sydney to Saskatoon
Blue Sox United from Sydney, Australia, will come to Saskatoon with some of Australia’s finest ball players. The last Australian team at the World Tournament was not long ago: the Southside Stingers played in North Mankato, MN, in 2025 and in 2024 the Sydney Tropics won the ISC II tournament in Surrey, BC.
The ISC is currently in talks with other international teams about joining the 2027 World Tournament. Is your international team interested? Reach out to Tournament Director Rich Haldane.
Legends 50+ (Aug 18–21)
For the 2027 Legends tournament, we already have 11 teams confirmed. Tournament Director Keith Erkenbrack is happy to announce that the following teams will participate in Saskatoon: All Season Patriots (Allentown, PA) · Bear Creek Storm (St. Thomas, ON) · Canada Maccabi Legends (Vancouver, BC) · Cobourg Force (Scarborough, ON) · Highroad Excavating Northstars (Vancouver, BC) · LaCroix Sport Orleans (Orleans, ON) · NW Braves (Newberg, OR) · Onanole Sporty’s Originals (Onanole, MB) · Parksville Red Sox (Parksville, BC; 2026 Legends Champions) · Tavistock Legends (Tavistock, ON) · Waterdown Hammer Legends (Burlington, ON)
Masters 60+ (Aug 14–16)
The newly ISC Masters tournament already has 7 teams confirmed for its inaugural tournament. Keith Erkenbrack: “We are happy with the amount of interest we got from teams all over North America, and are looking to lock up a couple more teams in the coming weeks”. The confirmed list includes: Bay Area Merchants (San Francisco, CA) · Can-Am (Cornwall, ON) · Cobourg Force (Scarborough, ON) · Ladner Masters (Ladner, BC) · Ohio Battery (Ashland, OH) · Onanole Sporty’s Originals (Onanole, MB) · Texas Stars/Si Senor (Houston, TX)
Is your team in?
Want to play in Saskatoon? Contact World Tournament Director Rich Haldane to confirm your team’s spot in the 2027 ISC World Tournament, or contact Keith Erkenbrack for participating in the 2027 Legends and Masters tournament:
- Email: richhaldane@gmail.com / keithe39@centurylink.net
- Phone: (250) 212-7665 / (360) 303-1629
Teams that lose twice in the World Tournament move into ISC II, August 16–20. Both the World Tournament and ISC II are double elimination. Legends and Masters play pool play followed by playoffs, where every team will play in the playoffs.
Key details
- Qualifying: Each ISC team is required to participate in invitational (or Qualifier) tournaments in both May/June and July. Check out the rules for more information.
- Venue: Gordie Howe Sports Complex (Event Centre), Saskatoon, SK. Game times are Central Standard Time.
- Entry fee: $750 USD, due July 1.
- Tournament directors: Rich Haldane (World Tournament), Joe Todd (ISC II), Keith Erkenbrack (Legends and Masters). Contact details are on the tournament page.
- Hotels: See the Saskatoon hotel guide linked on the 2027 World Tournament page, or contact Accommodations Manager Vanessa Kosteroski.
