2026 marks the Sliver Anniversary of the Battle of Omaha.  We appreciate and thank our local community and partners for all their support over the years in making this event successful!

Here are the session dates for the 2026 Battle of Omaha Tournament.  Look for the registration to open up late August/early September.

Skills Challenge/Pin Trading event for 10U-14U during sessions 1 & 3,  See link for further information!

Session 1: June 11-13 - 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u (17u)

Session 2:  June 15-17 - 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u (15u and 19u)

Session 3:  June 18-20 - 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u / June 18-22 (19u) (Championship)

2026 Battle of Omaha is pleased to offer a non-sanctioning tournament for ages 10 - 14.  We offer 4 games for all ages, weather permitting.  Weather permitting  and the format of the particular age/division you may get more than 4 games at no extra charge!  Games times, (if no inclement weather)  first game starts at 8am and last game of day starts at 2pm. We do our best to ensure everyone is able to attend the CWS each and every night as we do our best to be off the field by 5pm.  Regardless of weather, we do not play into the evening.  This is a Stay and Play event, please review the Hotel 2026 tab for more information.

The tournament cost of $1,200.00 for all age group’s includes your entry fee, gate fee for players, coaches and fans, and Nebraska State Sales Tax.   In regard to tickets to the CWS, please review the ticket FAQ's  document located on this homepage. Battle of Omaha does not control the ticketing process.

As mentioned, you do not need to be sanctioned to any affiliation (CABA, USSSA, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, etc.) to play in the Battle of Omaha.  For each age group, a limited number of teams will be determined to fill out the respective age groups; any where from 12-16 teams for each group; so it is important to register early to hold a spot.  The tournament will aligned with each team playing 2 pool games on day 1 and then being split up by either playing in a Single Elimination Championship Bracket or a Single Elimination Consolation Bracket.  If a team loses its first bracket play game, they will get one more game.  (In some format scenarios, but not all, you may get an additional game at no extra cost.)  Each pool of  4 will have a mix of Gold teams, Silver teams, and Bronze teams, based on what the mix is by age group.  We will do our best with what we have and try to keep states separate as well.  Awards will be given to the 1st and 2nd place teams from the championship bracket and consolation bracket. (the tournament format may be altered due to the number of teams entered in a specific age group) We have sold-out all ages the last four years.  If for some unforeseen reason, we may have to combine (not in all circumstances) the 11U/12U age divisions to make these age groups available for tournament play. Game schedules will be released in the middle of May.

To help you to define the strength of your team, we provide you this example:

• Gold Level: Generally your highest level select teams that travel out of state, play in multiple tournaments, pulls players from different areas, aka your Major Teams.
• Silver Level: Generally your select teams that do travel and play in multiple tournaments, compete in many local tournaments, aka your AAA Teams.
• Bronze Level: Generally your lower level select teams, or challenge teams, some travel, in-house affiliation along with an all-star picked to travel for tournaments,  play mostly local tournaments with certain number of games, aka your A/AA Teams.

Pitching and Base Distance by age group.

• 10U – 46/65
• 11U – 50/70
• 12U – 50/70
• 13U – 54/80
• 14U – 60’ 6”/90

Age Requirement.  Coaches are required to provide photocopies of birth certificates for proof of age and current report card for proof of grade (if applicable).

Check-in for teams will be the time prior to your first game of the tournament.

Below are the dates for the Battle of Omaha tournament and the CWS schedule:

Session #1: June 11-13 -  Battle of Omaha pool games begin Thursday morning.  Thursday evening is the Skills Challenge/Pin Trading event for session 1 teams.  Also, Opening Ceremony of the CWS: team practices and autographs at Charles Schwab, Fanfest presented by Capital One open to the public, and fireworks, concert, free to the public (TBD).  CWS games begin on Friday, June 13.

Session #2: June 15-17  - During the  heart of the CWS, most opportunities to attend CWS games. Battle of Omaha pool games begin Monday morning.

Session #3: June 18-20  - Battle of Omaha pool games begin Thursday morning.  Friday evening is the Skills Challenge/Pin Trading event for session 3 teams.  With the new CWS schedule format, we would need to see what happens with the CWS games on Wednesday. If both undefeated CWS teams win on Wednesday there would be no games Thursday or Friday; if one or both CWS teams with losses win on Wednesday then there would be at least one game on Thursday.  Friday is a day-off for the CWS teams.  The CWS finals will begin that Saturday; teams would generally stay through Saturday night to catch first game of the best of three series.

Check out the link below for further information...

Congratulations to Bennington who defeated Skutt 8-0 in the semi's and our 2024 reigning champion, Lincoln Pius, who defeated Norris Hickman in the other semi final this afternoon.  

The 2025 19u Championship will be at Westview at 9am tomorrow morning

10U

Champion: Bennington Premier Blue (NE)

Runner up: Colorado Roughriders (CO)

11U

Champion: Nebraska Prospects (NE)

Runner up: Slammer's Ignite (CO)

12U

Champion: Suburban Blue Sox (NE)

Runner up: Bellevue Bruins (NE)

13U

Champion: Omaha Pacesetters (NE)

Runner up: O3 Stephens (IL)

14U

Gold Division Champion:  Futures (NE)

Gold Division Runner up: O3 Stephens (IL)

Silver Division Champion: Arlington Cardinals White (IL)

Silver Division Runner up: Moline Blackhawks Black (IL)

Skills Challenge Winners: Cedar Lake Cyclones, Omaha Suburban Stampede Gold, GRB STiKS Black, Moline Blackhawks Black

A BIG thank you to all the participants who played and traveled  to Omaha, we know that both player and fans dealt with very hot conditions this session. We hope you had a positive experience and wish all teams well the rest of the summer.

Also, a huge shout out to our umpiring crew and field crew at all of our complexes dealing with the extreme heat; we appreciate your time and effort in making the Battle of Omaha run so smoothly.

11U/12U

Gold Division Champion: Wow Factor Midwest 2031 Tigers

Gold Division Runner up:  Elite Young Guns

Silver Division Champion: Prestige Baseball Fear

Silver Division Runner up: Gillette Bulldogs

13U

Gold Division Champion: L342CY Outlaws

Gold Division Runner up: STL Warriors

Silver Division Champion: Indy Titans

Silver Division Runner up: PTA South

14U

Gold Division Champion:  Bercovich 35 Honors 

Gold Division Runner up: Flash Baseball Club

Silver Division Champion: Thoroughbred Baseball Navy

Silver Division Runner up: School of Hardball Silverbacks

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all the participants who played and traveled  to Omaha, we hope you had a positive experience and wish all teams well the rest of the summer.

Also, a huge shout out to our umpiring crew and field crew (especially dealing with the inclement weather) at all of our complexes; we appreciate your time and effort in making the Battle of Omaha run so smoothly.

Results of Session 1

10U

Champion: Hitters Club Baseball (MO)

Runner up: Bellevue Bruins (NE)

11U/12U

Gold Division Champion: Muscatine Muskies Gold (IA)

Gold Division Runner up: The NEMO SHOW (MO)

Silver Division Champion: Brew State Baseball Academy (WI)

Silver Division Runner up: Greeley Sky Sox (CO)

13U

Gold Division Champion:  PTA 13u Cardinal (WI)

Gold Division Runner up: GRB Rays Verona (WI)

Silver Division Champion: Premier Sports Academy-Ragan (MO)

Silver Division Runner up: Illinois Savage-DS (IL)

14U

Gold Division Champion:  Force Ohio (OH)

Gold Division Runner up: Dewitt Sabers (IA)

Silver Division Champion: The NEMO SHOW (MO)

Silver Division Runner up: Upper Deck (KS)

A BIG thank you to all the participants who played and traveled  to Omaha, we hope you had a positive experience and wish all teams well the rest of the summer.

Also, a huge shout out to our umpiring crew and field crew at all of our complexes; we appreciate your time and effort in making the Battle of Omaha run so smoothly.

Registration is now open!  See the link below to register.

Update as of 12/12/24

See the FAQs below and familiarize yourself with the  dates for  ticket sales.

We encourage you to sign up to get alerts from the NCAA regarding ticket sales.

https://cwsomaha.com/sports/2023/3/13/single-game-tickets.aspx