Host of the Babe Ruth League Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series since 2017. National qualifier teams compete on the same five fields where every BPoA week begins.
The Cal Ripken World Series is Babe Ruth League, Inc.'s premier youth tournament — a national championship for 12U teams playing on the Major/70 (70-foot bases, 50-foot mound) format. Regional and state champions from across the United States qualify through Babe Ruth League's tournament tree to reach Branson.
Ballparks of America has been the official host venue for the Major/70 World Series since 2017. Teams sleep in our Team Suites, eat on our campus, and play under the lights of the same five replica MLB fields that summer-tournament teams play on.
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Hosting the World Series shaped the campus that hosts it. Every year teaches us something — and every year sends a national champion home.
Babe Ruth League selected Ballparks of America as the home of the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series — the first permanent destination venue for the event.
State and regional qualifiers travel from across the country. Some years bring international qualifiers as well.
Hosting Cal Ripken is the cornerstone of BPoA's long-term vision — to build out additional fields and lodging that match the demand the World Series attracts.
Cal Ripken World Series teams qualify by winning their state and regional tournaments inside the Babe Ruth League tournament tree. Ballparks of America does not register teams directly for the World Series — qualification happens through your local Babe Ruth League charter.
Ballparks of America is the experience every young player dreams about. They walk in as kids and walk out feeling like big-leaguers.
Some qualifying teams can't afford the trip. Adopt-A-Team sponsorships pay for travel, lodging and tournament fees so every regional champion gets to play.
Cover one player's tournament fee, lodging and meals for the World Series week. Every dollar goes to the team.
Become a SponsorAdopt one of the qualifying teams. Tournament fees, lodging, custom jerseys, opening ceremony — the full Ballparks experience.
Sponsor a TeamSponsor the World Series itself — signage, ceremonies, hospitality. Past partners include Great Southern Bank, Silver Dollar City and Rawlings.
Partnership InquiryIf your team has qualified — congratulations. Here's how to make the most of the World Series week.
Players and coaches stay in our Team Suites. Family lodging is booked through our partner network — coordinated by Babe Ruth League and BPoA Guest Services.
Lodging
Silver Dollar City, White Water, Table Rock Lake, Titanic Branson. The off-day Thursday is built into the schedule for a reason.
Branson Guide
Pro action photos, custom team posters, decorate-the-park banners, pin-trading meetups. The keepsakes that outlast the trophy.
PhotographyIf your team has qualified — or is on the path — get the full host venue Info Pack: facility map, lodging, photography, family planning, Branson off-day guide.
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