The race to the World Tournament heats up this weekend as the 2026 ISC Canada East Qualifier takes over the diamonds. Boasting an incredibly deep field, this weekend’s tournament is highlighted by a powerhouse White Division that features the top six ranked teams in the sport going head-to-head.
With action spanning three highly competitive divisions—White, Red, and Legends—fans are in for a weekend of elite fastpitch softball.
The Divisions & Pools
⚪ White Division
The premier division showcases the absolute best of the best, split into two heavy-hitting pools:
- Pool A: Hill United Chiefs (1), JDT First Energy (5), NorthEast Drillers (4)
- Pool B: Bear Creek Express (3), Bear Creek Gremlins (2), Toronto Batmen (6)
🔴 Red Division
A massive field of contenders ready to make their mark across three distinct pools:
- Pool A: GB Giants (14), New Hamburg Mustangs (23), Puslinch Kodiaks (unranked), Townsend Tide (21)
- Pool B: Kingston Axemen (16), Sebringville Sting (18), St. Thomas Elgins (24), Toronto Batmen U23 (20)
- Pool C: Highgate Rock (unranked), Ohsweken Redmen (15), Walton Brewers (22), Waterdown Hammer (12)
🏆 Legends Division
The legends of the game face off in what promises to be a highly competitive division:
- Pool A: Cobourg Force, Huron County Angels, New Brunswick Refrigeration Plus
- Pool B: Bear Creek Storm, Tavistock Legends, Waterdown Hammer Legends
Weekend Schedule Highlights
Games kick off this Friday, June 19, and run through the championship matchups on Sunday, June 21. Complete tournament bracket structures can be found on the 2026 ISC Canada East Qualifier Page
Friday, June 19 (Opening Night)
The White Division schedule gets started on Friday afternoon at Keterson Park (Front Diamond A):
- 4:00 PM EDT: Hill United Chiefs vs. Toronto Batmen
- 6:30 PM EDT: NorthEast Drillers vs. Bear Creek Gremlins
- 9:00 PM EDT: JDT First Energy vs. Bear Creek Express
Saturday, June 20 (Pool Play & Bracket Seeding)
A full day of back-to-back fastpitch action defines Saturday. Key matchups to keep an eye on at Keterson Park (Front Diamond A) include:
- 8:30 AM EDT: NorthEast Drillers vs. Toronto Batmen
- 10:30 AM EDT: Hill United Chiefs vs. Bear Creek Gremlins
- 12:30 PM EDT: JDT First Energy vs. Toronto Batmen
- 3:30 PM EDT: NorthEast Drillers vs. Bear Creek Express
- 5:30 PM EDT: JDT First Energy vs. Bear Creek Gremlins
- 7:30 PM EDT: Hill United Chiefs vs. Bear Creek Express
Sunday, June 21 (Championship Sunday)
The single-elimination brackets will determine our 2026 Canada East Qualifier Champions.
- White Division Semifinals begin at 8:30 AM EDT across Keterson Park’s Front and Back diamonds.
- The White Division Championship game is scheduled for 1:30 PM EDT on Keterson Park Front Diamond A.
Full Schedule Of This Weekend’s Action in Mitchell, Ontario
How to Watch Live!
Can’t make it to the ballpark? We have you covered. All games scheduled at Keterson A (Front Diamond) will be broadcast live all weekend long.
Tune in to catch the elite White Division matchups and select playoff games via ISC’s official streaming partner, Softball Premier. Subscribe and set your notifications so you don’t miss a single pitch:
