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2027 ISSA/WBSC World Tournament of Champions
February 2-7
Tampa Bay Region , Florida

Teams qualify to participate in this event. Berths were awarded from each ISSA tournament in 2026 (see tournament brackets). Additionally the National Champions (and other major tournament champions) from all major softball associations are invited. WBSC member countries are invited to send their champions as well. (The 1st and 2nd Place teams at each 2026 ISSA tournament received berths, fill-ins will be accepted to increase geographic representation and create desirable divisions for the highest quality playing experience at the WTOC.)

FACT SHEET

Tournament:

15th Annual ISSA/WBSC World Tournament of Champions (www.seniorsoftball.org)

Date:

February 2-7, 2027 (Tuesday - Sunday); The 65, 70, 75, 80 & 85 Mens & Womens Divisons will play Tuesday - Thursday, All other Divisions will play Friday - Sunday

Location:

Larson Softball Complex, William Owen Pass Softball Complex, New Tampa Community Park, Grecco Softball Complex, Radice Sports Complex and Woodlawn Park (see Addresses of Venues Page for which Divisions are at which Complex when assigned).

Hotels:

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Teams:

It is estimated that over 210 teams from around the World will be attending to compete for the ISSA/WBSC World Tournament of Champions in their division this year.

Ticket Prices:

Admission to all venues is FREE.

Parking

Team Check-in:	All players must have a government photo ID (drivers license) with them at the ball park at all times. All Managers should submit a copy of their ISSA Roster Wavier Form duly signed by all players to the ISSA Field Director before leaving the park on there first day of play.
Tournament Seeding:	The tournament staff will place the teams in brackets and prepare the pool play schedule which will be posted on the website shortly after the entry closure. The pool play game record will be used to seed your team into the double elimination finals. The exact format will depend on the number of teams in each division.
First Game:	February 2 and Friday, February 5 the games may begin at 8:30 AM. Most divisions will end on Thursday & Sunday and the Awards Ceremony will immediately follow the final game.
Tournament Director:	Greg Thomas, 9114 I-Beam Lane, Manassas, VA 20110 (571-220-0158 cell) Email: [email protected]
Payment Deadline:	Complete Entry Form online and then deliver the Entry Fee by online credit card payment or mail to the ISSA Office for receipt by December 7, 2026 (No Exceptions) NOTE: Most ISSA senior tournaments close early when the field capacity is reached. Managers should inform their players when the entry is finalized (PAID) so they can make their travel arrangements.
Rosters Due:	The Online ISSA Roster Form should be submitted for this event when the tournament game schedules are posted. Managers must bring their online Roster Waiver Form copy with players orginial signature and turn in at the Manager Check-in. Players arriving late can sign in with ISSA Director prior to their first game but must be on the roster when turned in.
Divisions of Play:	Teams will be placed in skill level divisions based on their ISSA Rating and verified by the tournament staff.
Fees:	The entry fee for all classifications is $650.00.
Souvenirs:	T-shirts and other apparel may be for sale at the park.