2025 SUMMER SHOWDOWN

5th - 8th February 2025

Tauranga  -  Tauranga City Baseball Club , Carlton Park, Otumoetai, Tauranga

The Summer Showdown Tournament replaces the National Baseball Festival and includes an adjustment on age grades competing, to align closer with Sport NZ’s Sport Pathways Framework and Balance is Better.


A National, club-based youth tournament for age grades 14U and 16U club teams to compete for a National Title in each grade.


  • 6th – 8th February 2025 – Waitangi Weekend
  • Tauranga City Baseball Club, Carlton Park, Otumoetai, Tauranga
  • 50% participation rule and Pitch Smart rules in play

Note: Wed 5th February 2025 included as a travel day/afternoon, with gameplay starting early on Thurs 6th February 2025.


The Summer Showdown will be proudly supported by Visit Anaheim again for 2025, with an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience to be won at the 2025 Summer Showdown.  A huge thank you to Visit Anaheim for their ongoing support of youth baseball in NZ.


Team Registrations NOW OPEN!  See your Club for more details.

2025 Summer Showdown Team Registration Information

Clubs registering for the 2025 Summer Showdown  -  All information and tournament handbook available soon

 Clubs ensure you are familiar with the National Tournament Regulations & Requirements as soon as possible to ensure eligibility to attend tournaments.