Evansville, IN – July 3, 2025 – Beginning Monday, July 7 through Saturday, July 12, Deaconess Sports Park, Deaconess Henderson Sportsplex in Henderson, KY, and Jack Fisher Park in Owensboro, KY will host the 2025 USSSA Great Lakes National Championships. This year’s tournament boasts 130 teams of fast-pitch softball players from around the country, ranging in ages from eight to 18, and will attract nearly 5,000 athletes and visitors to the area.
“We’re glad to be back in Evansville for the 2025 Great Lakes Nationals,” said Tim Foster, USSSA Tournament Director. “We’ve got 130 teams this year and we’re looking forward to putting on a great event. Thanks to the Evansville community for welcoming USSSA and being such a strong partner.”
Great Lakes National Championships is the largest tournament hosted at Deaconess Sports Park in 2025. The event is expected to generate over 1,500 hotel room nights and more than $2 million in economic impact for Evansville and the surrounding area.
An opening ceremony will be held Monday, July 7 from 11 AM – 2 PM at Deaconess Sports Park. Teams will gather to be welcomed by local vendors, enjoy hair braiding, inflatables, bracelet making, puppy playtime and much more. Athletes will celebrate the kick-off of the tournament with a parade starting at 10 AM.
For more information, visit the tournament website at: https://infastpitch.usssa.com/event/usssa-great-lakes-nationals-evansville/
What: USSSA Great Lakes Nationals
When: Monday, July 7 – Saturday, July 12, 2025
Where: Deaconess Sports Park (4300 Heckel Road, Evansville)
Deaconess Henderson Sportsplex (5845 Airline Road, Henderson, KY)
Jack C. Fisher Park (3900 W 5th Street, Owensboro)
Tickets: Day passes: $15/adults
Weekly passes: $45/adults and $30/seniors
Ages 10 and under are free
