Queen City Classic
CABL's annual preseason tournament in the Charlotte area. A competitive, fun way back into baseball season.
Event info and dates
The 2027 Queen City Classic is March 12-14, 2027 (Friday to Sunday). Entry fee and deadline: coming soon.
- Pool play on Friday and Saturday (usually 1 game Friday and 2 on Saturday), then elimination bracket play on Sunday.
- Divisions: 18+ and 35+. Games are 7 innings.
2026 recap
- Dates: March 13 to 15, 2026
- Teams: 22 (12 in 18+, 10 in 35+), from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
- Games: 43
- Hometowns: Charlotte, Durham, Winston-Salem and Sanford NC; Columbia SC; Virginia Beach, Roanoke and Huddleston VA
Past champions
2026: Charlotte Sea Dogs (18+) and Colt 45's (35+), per GameChanger results.
How to enter
Out-of-town spots are limited each year. Email treasurer@cabl-usa.org to hold your team's spot.
What's included
Umpire and field pricing is set each year and confirmed with every team that enters.
Fields and maps
2026 venues. 2027 fields to be confirmed.
- Pleasant Knoll Middle School, Fort Mill SC (18+)
- Southview Recreation Center, Charlotte NC (18+)
- Stick Williams Dream Fields, Charlotte NC (18+)
- Colonel Francis Beatty Park, Matthews NC (18+)
- Garinger High School, Charlotte NC (18+)
- Field Day Park at Lake Wylie, Clover SC (35+)
Where to stay
Hotel info for visiting teams is coming soon.
Rules
The Queen City Classic follows CABL Playing Rules. Games are 7 innings.
FAQs
Can out-of-town teams enter? Yes, but spots are limited. In 2026, teams came from three states.
What divisions are there? 18+ and 35+.
When is it? March 12-14, 2027 (Friday to Sunday).