Get your lawn chairs ready and your favorite team jerseys on! The 2026 International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament kicks off this Saturday, August 8, bringing world-class men’s fastpitch action to Melbourne, Ontario.
With 34 top-tier teams vying for the coveted world title, Saturday’s opening slate is loaded with high-stakes games right out of the gate. Here is a look ahead at the feature matchups launching the tournament at 12:00 PM.
Key Moments Day 1
– Team Registration and meeting will be held in the boardroom at JDT First Energy Veterans Memorial Fields starting 8:30 AM.
– At noon we will start the ISC World Tournament on 3 diamonds. The winner of Game 1 and 2 will play in the evening against Hill United Chiefs and Bear Creek Gremlins
– Teams can do their bat testing at both parks starting at 11:00 AM.
Are you looking to attend the World Tournament, buy your tickets here.
Day 1 Schedule
| Time | Location | Game # | Team 1 | Team 2 | Livestream link |
| 12:00 PM | B1 | 1 | Puslinch Kodiaks | Walton Brewers | Softball Premier TV |
| 12:00 PM | B2 | 2 | Seattle Dirt Dogs | Highgate Rock | Bear Creek Sports |
| 12:00 PM | G1 | 3 | PG River Kings | Georgian Bay Giants | – |
| 2:00 PM | B1 | 12 | Mastodons Fastpitch | Chippewa Chiefs | Softball Premier TV |
| 2:00 PM | B2 | 5 | JB | Townsend Tide | Bear Creek Sports |
| 2:00 PM | G1 | 6 | Waterdown Hammer | STK Fastball | – |
| 4:00 PM | B1 | 14 | Toronto Batmen U23 | The Sandlot Merchants | Softball Premier TV |
| 4:00 PM | B2 | 15 | Bear Creek Express | BrokenBow Blazers | Bear Creek Sports |
| 4:00 PM | G1 | 9 | Ohsweken Redmen | PA Storm | – |
| 6:00 PM | B1 | 7 | JDT First Energy | CanWest Thunder | Softball Premier TV |
| 6:00 PM | B2 | 3 | Hill United Chiefs | W1 | Bear Creek Sports |
| 6:00 PM | G1 | 13 | Saskatoon Jacks | Midland Explorers | – |
| 8:00 PM | B1 | 11 | Bear Creek Gremlins | W2 | Softball Premier TV |
| 8:00 PM | B2 | 10 | Sebringville Sting | NorthEast Drillers | Bear Creek Sports |
| 8:00 PM | G1 | 8 | Peguis Redmen | Kegel Black Knights | – |
Are you looking for the full schedule, want to check out the bracket or are you interested in the stats of this tournament? Go check out the 2026 ISC World Tournament page.
