2025 Pool Play Schedule Announced

NEW CARLISLE - Saturday's pool play schedule for The Wiffle®Ball Championship 2025, along with the field map, is available now!

Each team will play four games on Saturday (two as the designated home team, two as the designated away team.)

Team check-in will open at 9am ET on Saturday morning. Each team must have a representative check-in at least 30 minutes prior to their first scheduled game. The information/scorer's tent will be located between the concession stand and the Olive Elementary parking lot.

Teams will turn in the Liability Release as their official tournament roster at this time.  Copies of the Release will be available to sign at check-in, however teams are strongly encouraged to print it off and fill it out prior to Saturday morning to expedite the process. The Release can be downloaded here:

Due to the number of teams in the field and the size of the complex, there will be no opening ceremonies.  Following check-in, teams should report to their assigned field, and play should begin promptly at 10 am ET.

On Saturday, score cards will be located at the field.  Teams should arrange to have the score card turned into the scorer's tent immediately following a game. For pool play games, the clipboard and additional score cards should be left at home plate of the field following each game.

The top 48 teams will advance to the Hometown Cup Playoffs, beginning at 8am ET on Sunday morning. (For the Junior Division, 16 teams will qualify for Sunday.) A complete bracket will be sent out and available on hometowncup.com on Saturday evening after Pool Play has concluded.

Teams should review the rules prior to play, as The Championship does have some differences from other tournaments.

Teams are encouraged to bring their own official yellow WIFFLE bats, however some will be available for teams to use.  Four game balls will be provided to each team at check-in to be used for the entire day.

For navigation purposes, the Olive Elementary parking lot is located at 300 W Ben Street, New Carlisle, IN 46552. 

Weather Policy

The Championship will be played rain or shine, with only severe weather/lightning stopping play. in the event of inclement weather, be sure to follow @HometownCup on X and Facebook for the latest updates. Should significant delays occur, the tournament format may be modified to complete the Championship this weekend.