IOWA HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
STATE TOURNAMENT CENTRAL

2026 IHSAA STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

Presented by Iowa Farm Bureau

July 20-24, 2026

Cedar Rapids (4A, 3A) & Carroll (2A, 1A)

STATE TOURNAMENT
CENTRAL

The IHSAA State Baseball Tournament has been held at two separate sites since 2021.

The 2026 tournament hosts will be: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids (4A, 3A) and Merchants Park in Carroll (2A, 1A).

CEDAR RAPIDS: 4A & 3A

CARROLL: 2A & 1A

2026 STATE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

CEDAR RAPIDS: 4A & 3A

Monday, July 20

Class 3A Quarterfinals

11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21

Class 4A Quarterfinals

11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22

Class 3A Semifinals

4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 23

Class 4A Semifinals

4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 24

Class 3A Championship

5:00 p.m.

Class 4A Championship

7:30 p.m.

Carroll: 2A & 1A

Monday, July 20

Class 1A Quarterfinals

11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21

Class 2A Quarterfinals

11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22

Class 1A Semifinals

4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 23

Class 2A Semifinals

4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 24

Class 1A Championship

12:00 p.m.

Class 2A Championship

2:30 p.m.

WATCH THE ACTION

Free IHSAA broadcast and livestream available for all rounds.

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State BASEBALL Spectator Information

Admission

Tickets will be available through the IHSAA Tickets page.

Tickets are good all day at each site.

All seating is general admission, with ADA space available upon request.

Tickets are not required for children under school age at IHSAA state tournament events.

Gates open to spectators one hour prior to the first game start time in each session.

Prohibited Items

Alcoholic beverages
Banners and signs
Coolers, kegs, camel backs, glass containers, backpack-style hydration systems, and canned or bottled beverages (other than factory-sealed water bottles)
Drones
Large lens cameras (6″ or more) or tripods
Noisemakers, horns, bugles or any disruptive devices
Pets (service animals allowed)
Strollers
Tobacco of any kind (including e-cigarettes)
Umbrellas
Video cameras
Weapons of any kind

Host sites and IHSAA reserve the right to prohibit any item deemed dangerous or inhibiting the overall fan experience.

Parking

BOTH SITES

FREE and first-come, first-serve at public spots around the respective stadium.

Hotels

Carroll (1A, 2A)

Hotel & Visit Guide via Carroll Chamber of Commerce

Cedar Rapids (3A, 4A)

Hotel & Visit Guide via Cedar Rapids Tourism

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Media Information

Apply for State Baseball Media Credentials

IHSAA is managing or assisting with all media credentialing for the 2026 tournament.

PROFESSIONAL MEDIA: Newspapers, TV, web-based publications should register through the “Professional Media” button below. Entry will be allowed with display of the IHSAA 2025-26 credential.
SCHOOL MEDIA: Each participating school may select individuals to attend on behalf of a school media outlet (newspaper, yearbook, district website, etc.). For baseball, this may be either one adult OR up to two students. School administrators should register through the “School Media” button below.
RADIO/AUDIO: Click on our Radio Registration page. Select your game through the purchase function. Rights are provided by Iowa High School Sports Network.

IHSAA does NOT credential freelance or independent photographers, videographers, or reporters.

PROFESSIONAL MEDIA

SCHOOL MEDIA

RADIO REGISTRATION