Want To Host An ISC World Tournament?
Explore the basic requirements and get a clear picture of how a typical ISC World Tournament week progresses.
What to Expect as a Host, Participant, or Fan
The International Softball Congress World Tournament is a week-long celebration of elite men’s fastpitch, community, and tradition. This blueprint outlines how the tournament operates, what is required to host it, and what players, teams, and spectators can expect throughout the week.
Requirements for the Host Organization
(Host City / Local Organizing Committee)
To ensure the ISC World Tournament meets international standards, host organizations must provide:
Facilities & Infrastructure
- 4 regulation men’s fastpitch diamonds with maximum 275-foot permanent fencing or minimum 250-foot temporary fences with high-grade lighting and bullpen space
- Championship-caliber main diamond with seating around the infield for a minimum of 750 spectators and additional bleachers seating in the outfield
- Scoreboards, PA systems, and two-storey press box facilities with dedicated broadband internet capacity
- Dedicated practice facilities
- On-site video capabilities (sponsorship opportunity)
- On-site medical and/or athletic therapy support
- On-site concessions (sell your own concessions AND license outside food trucks or vendors for revenue generation)
- On-site permanent bathroom facilities (and portable bathrooms)
- Ability to provide an enclosed beer garden for revenue generation (or ability to license the entire park)
- Event parking (on-site or immediately adjacent)
- Proximity to airport with rental car facilities
Operations & Staffing
- Tournament operations staff and volunteers
- Field maintenance crews with ability to service multiple fields at once
- Security and crowd management
- Ticketing and gate operations
- Create, print and sell a tournament program to generate revenue via sponsorships and advertising
Community & City Support
- Local and state/provincial government and tourism backing
- Hotel partnerships and travel support
- Local sponsorship and activation opportunities
Contact Us Today For More Info
Reach out to the ISC President if you are looking to host the ISC World Tournament
ISC and Host Responsibilities
ISC Responsibilities
- Tournament sanctioning and governance; games control and operation including scores-posting and bracket board-updates
- Official rules, eligibility, and compliance
- Tournament format, draws, and scheduling oversight
- Umpire assignment and evaluation standards
- Media direction, branding, and historical records
- World Tournament awards, recognition, and ceremonies
- Live-streaming of games
- Arranging a core group of scorekeepers
Host Responsibilities
- Venue operations and readiness
- Local logistics and volunteer management
- Ticketing execution and on-site services
- Community engagement and promotion
- Local sponsorship execution
- Event hospitality and fan experience
- Hotel availability
- Printing and posting a large bracket board schedule
- Scheduling PA announcers and helping to arrange local scorekeepers
World Tournament Calendar
A Typical Week at the ISC World Tournament (Times and dates could change)
Pre-Tournament (Weekend / Early Week)
- Team arrivals and registration at park or host hotel
- Opportunity to create and host a revenue-generating event on Friday evening
- Coaches and managers meeting for ISC World Tournament teams (Opening Saturday morning before the tournament games begin)
- Meeting room for 40/50 coaches/managers/ISC representatives
- Practice sessions and field access
- Bat testing directly after C&M Meeting
Saturday - First Day of Tournament
- 12:30PM Bat testing at fields
- 2:00PM Bracket play ISC WT
- 6:00/8:00PM Daily featured games at the main diamond
- Beginning of Sponsor activations and fan engagement
- Opportunity to create Youth and community outreach events
Sunday
- 8:00AM Hall Of Fame Breakfast – Off premise
- Hall of Fame Facility needs to accommodate for breakfast for 225-250 people as well as professional grade audio/video capabilities
- 1:00PM Bracket play ISC WT
- 5PM Opening Ceremonies on main diamond – 30-40 minutes in length
- 6:00/8:00PM Daily featured games at the main diamond
Monday
- 9:00AM Bracket play ISC WT
- 6:00PM Daily featured games at the main diamond
Tuesday
- 9:00AM Bracket play ISC WT
- 12:00PM Start of ISC II Tournament bracket
- 5:00PM Coaches and managers meeting ISC Legends
- 6:00/8:00PM Daily featured games at the main diamond
Wednesday
- 9:00AM Bracket play ISC WT + II
- 9:00AM Start of ISC Legends Tournament
- Opportunity to host Special Olympics game that will include ISC athletes and umpires
- 6:00/8:00PM Daily featured games at the main diamond
Thursday
- 9:00AM Bracket play ISC WT + II, plus pool play ISC Legends
- 6:00/8:00PM Daily featured games at the main diamond
Friday
- 9:00AM Bracket play ISC WT + II, pool play and start playoffs ISC Legends
- 3:00PM ISC II Finals
- 5:00PM ISC II Awards
- 6:00/8:00PM Daily featured games at the main diamond
Championship Saturday
- 9:00AM Semi Final ISC Legends
- 9:30AM Semi Final ISC World Tournament (Losers Bracket)
- 12:00PM Semi Final ISC World Tournament (Winners Bracket)
- 2:30PM Legends Final
- 5:00PM Legends Awards
- 5:30PM ISC World Tournament Final
- 8:00PM ISC World Tournament Awards + Closing ceremony
What Spectators Can Expect
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of fastpitch excellence. We are proud to host a world-class men’s competition, bringing together elite talent for a packed schedule of multiple games per day across four diamonds.
Designed with fans in mind, the event features a vibrant family-friendly atmosphere complete with a variety of food and beverage options, official merchandise, and unique opportunities to meet the athletes and teams. Beyond the current action, fans can take a journey through the sport’s rich history with curated historical displays and a look back at defining ISC legacy moments.
Economic & Community Impact
- Visiting teams, officials, and fans staying a full week
- Hotel, restaurant, and tourism boosts
- Approximately 4,500 hotel room nights = ~$500,000 in economic benefit
- Apx 50 teams with 850 players + coaches = ~$1 million in ancillary spending
- Media exposure for the host city
- Long-term legacy for local softball programs
Legacy, History & Tradition
Another powerful addition.
- 80+ years of ISC World Tournament history
- Hall of Fame recognition
- Legends teams and alumni involvement
- Passing the game to future generations
Contact Us Today For More Info
Reach out to the ISC President if you are looking to host the ISC World Tournament