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GAINESVILLE, Fla. \u2013\u00a0In partnership with\u00a0Lee County Sports Development<\/a>, the 2026 Florida High School Baseball State Championships return to\u00a0Lee Health Sports Complex\u2019s \u2013 Hammond Stadium<\/a>\u00a0in Fort Myers. This will mark the ninth year the Spring Training site of Major League Baseball\u2019s\u00a0Minnesota Twins<\/a>, and the summer home of the Florida State League’s\u00a0Fort Myers Mighty Mussels<\/a>, will host the best high school baseball teams in Florida.<\/p>\n Built within a final four style format, this multiple day championship event will consist of both semifinal and championship title games in each\u00a0classification<\/a>. To qualify for their respective state championship games, teams will compete in their classification\u2019s semifinal matchup in the days prior. All play at the state championship event will be single elimination.<\/p>\n Tickets are currently on sale via\u00a0GoFan<\/a>\u00a0at advanced purchase rate of $11.00 per day, and a day of price of $14.00. For a complete event schedule, playoff brackets, and any additional event and venue information, please see below or visit the\u00a0baseball sport page<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2026 Baseball State Championships Thursday, May 14
Saturday, May 16<\/p>\n
Tuesday, May 19<\/p>\n
Wednesday, May 20<\/p>\n
*Schedule and times\u00a0at the State Championship Event\u00a0are subject to change\u00a0as deemed necessary by Tournament Administration Brackets:\u00a0Class 7A<\/a> |\u00a0Class 6A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class 5A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class 4A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class 3A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class 2A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class 1A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class Rural<\/a>
\n(Wednesday, May 13 \u2013 Saturday, May 16 & Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20)
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\n\tClass Rural State Championship,\u00a04 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Holmes County (Bonifay)
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\n\tClass 3A State Championship,\u00a07 p.m.
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\n\tClass 1A State Championship,\u00a011 a.m.
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\n\tClass 6A State Championship,\u00a02 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion: St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale)
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\n\tClass 7A State Championship,\u00a05 p.m.
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\n\tClass 2A State Championship,\u00a04 p.m.
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\n\tClass 5A State Championship,\u00a011 a.m.
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\n\tClass 4A State Championship,\u00a02 p.m.
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\nKnow Before You Go:
\nWhere:Lee Health Sports Complex\u2019s \u2013 Hammond Stadium<\/a>\u00a0(Fort Myers)
\nWhen: Wednesday-Saturday, May 13th\u00a0\u2013 16th\u00a0& Monday-Wednesday, May 18th\u00a0\u2013 20th \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nHost:\u00a0Lee County Sports Development<\/a>
\nVenue Information:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nEvent Schedule & Results:\u00a0click here<\/a>
\nAdmission: $11.00 general admission per day with advanced purchase & $14.00 day of (via\u00a0GoFan<\/a>)
\nParking: $10 for cars\/$50 for busses (no cash sales)
\nWebcast:\u00a0NFHS Network<\/a>
\nOfficial Merchandise:\u00a0Team IP<\/a>
\nChampionship Lodging:\u00a0Lee County Sports Housing<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\tThe FHSAA & Lee County Sports Development have teamed up with the non-profit, Lee County Sports Housing, to offer discounted hotel accommodations for this event.\u00a0 A team of local reservation specialists will share their knowledge of each property\u2019s amenities; also the best beaches, attractions, shopping, and restaurants. Reservation specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9AM \u2013 5PM Eastern Time by calling 239-541-1800.\u00a0 Family and friends are also encouraged to use this link to take advantage of these discounted rates!\u00a0Discounted rates are only available by calling the above number or\u00a0reserving DIRECTLY through\u00a0the event\u2019s housing website link listed above.
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