{"id":275552,"date":"2026-05-18T19:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/275552\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T19:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:53:13","slug":"2026-softball-state-championships-know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/275552\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Softball State Championships: Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. \u2013\u00a0In partnership with\u00a0Seminole County<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Greater Orlando Sports Commission<\/a>, the 2026 Florida High School Softball State Championships will take place this week at\u00a0Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park<\/a>\u00a0in Longwood. The softball specific complex just North of Orlando will host the state championships for the second straight year.<\/p>\n

Built within a final four style format, this multiple day championship event will consist of both semifinal and championship title games in their respective classification. To qualify for their state championship game, teams will compete in a semifinal matchup in the days prior.<\/p>\n

Tickets are currently on sale via\u00a0GoFan<\/a>\u00a0at an advanced purchase rate of $14.00 per day, and a day of price of $17.00. There is no charge for parking onsite, as the $3.00 cost is already built into each ticket of admission. For a complete event schedule, playoff brackets, and any additional event and venue information, please see below or visit the\u00a0softball sport page<\/a>.

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\n2026 Softball State Championships

\nTuesday, May 29 \u2013 Saturday, May 23
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\nState Championship Game Schedule by Classification<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 20
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\n\tClass 7A State Championship,\u00a01 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Wellington
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\n\tClass Rural State Championship,\u00a04 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Trenton
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\n\tClass 1A State Championship,\u00a07 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Evangelical Christian (Fort Myers)
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Thursday, May 21<\/p>\n


\n\tClass 2A State Championship,\u00a05 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Calvary Christian (Clearwater)
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Friday, May 22<\/p>\n


\n\tClass 3A State Championship,\u00a05 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Somerset Charter (Silver Palms)
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Saturday, May 23<\/p>\n


\n\tClass 4A State Championship,\u00a010 a.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Fort Walton Beach
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\n\tClass 5A State Championship,\u00a01 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Winter Springs
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\n\tClass 6A State Championship,\u00a04 p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Doral Academy
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*Schedule, time and field usage\u00a0are subject to change\u00a0as deemed necessary by Tournament Administration<\/p>\n

Know Before You Go:

\nWhere:\u00a0Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park<\/a>\u00a0(Longwood)

\nWhen: Tuesday-Saturday, May 19th \u2013 23rd \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0

\nHost:\u00a0Greater Orlando Sports Commission<\/a>

\nFacility:\u00a0Field Layout and Map<\/a>

\nBrackets:\u00a0Class 7A<\/a>\u00a0|\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>

\nEvent Schedule & Results:\u00a0click here<\/a>

\nAdmission: $14.00 per day general admission with advance purchase, and $17.00 the day of
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\n\tAll tickets available via\u00a0GoFan<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0NO\u00a0onsite ticket sales taking place\u00a0
\n\t$3.00 cost of parking already included in each ticket of admission\u00a0
\n\tGates to open approx. 60 minutes prior first pitch each day <\/p>\n

Parking:\u00a0no charge for parking onsite, $3.00 cost of parking already included in each ticket of admission
\nChampionship lodging:\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0(provided by the host organization)
\nOfficial Merchandise:\u00a0Team IP<\/a>
\nWebcast:\u00a0NFHS Network<\/a>
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