MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC YOUTH BASEBALL TOURNAMENT PAYSON, ARIZONA

Memorial Day weekend baseball returns to the cool mountain air of Payson, Arizona for the Memorial Day Classic. This exciting youth baseball tournament brings travel teams together for a competitive 4-game-guarantee event in the beautiful Rim Country of northern Arizona.

Teams from across Arizona and neighboring states travel to Payson each year to compete while enjoying the cooler temperatures, scenic mountain views, and outstanding tournament atmosphere.

With quality fields, competitive divisions, and a championship environment, the Memorial Day Classic has quickly become one of the most anticipated Arizona youth baseball tournaments of the summer.

Tournament Information

Dates
May 23–25, 2026

Location
Payson, Arizona

Ages
Youth divisions 9U-14U

Game Guarantee
4 Games - No gate fee

Format
Pool play followed by championship brackets.

Payson Arizona youth baseball tournament at Rumsey Park during the Memorial Day Classic

Why Teams Love the Memorial Day Classic

• Beautiful mountain setting in Payson
• Cooler temperatures than Phoenix area
• Competitive travel teams
• 4 game guarantee
• Championship Sunday games
• Family friendly baseball environment

Programs from across the region return each year because the Memorial Day Classic combines competitive baseball with a memorable tournament experience.

Payson Arizona Baseball Tournament Location

The Memorial Day Classic is played in Payson, Arizona, located in the scenic Mogollon Rim region just north of Phoenix.

Payson offers a unique tournament setting where players and families can enjoy:
• Mountain scenery
• Cooler summer temperatures
• Outdoor recreation
• Great restaurants and local shops

Many teams turn the Memorial Day Classic into a full tournament weekend trip.

Teams That Travel to This Tournament

The Memorial Day Classic attracts travel teams from across the Southwest and western United States including:

• Arizona
• California
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• Utah

Strong competition and a great location make this one of the most popular Arizona Memorial Day baseball tournaments.

Travel baseball teams competing in an Arizona youth baseball tournament

More Arizona Youth Baseball Tournaments

Looking for more competitive events this season?

View additional tournaments hosted by NCS Cafarelli across Arizona.

Links:

Spring Fling Tournament
Cinco De Mayo Classic
Mother’s Day Classic
White Mountain Summer Slam
All Arizona Youth Baseball Tournaments
NCS Cafarelli World Series
All Tournaments Calendar by Date

Arizona Youth Baseball Tournaments

NCS Cafarelli hosts competitive Arizona youth baseball tournaments throughout the year for travel teams across multiple age divisions. Programs from around the western United States compete in events featuring great venues, organized scheduling, and championship environments.

Teams looking for Arizona travel baseball tournaments can explore upcoming events across the state including Phoenix, Tucson, and Payson.

Scenic Payson Arizona mountains near Memorial Day youth baseball tournament

Recent Tournament Results

2025 Champions:
9U - AZ Rattlesnakes
10U - AZ Adrenaline
12U - Legends
13U - EV Bandits Black
14U - AZ Wildfire

2025 Finalists:
9U - Bambinos Elite
10U - PDP Athletics
12U - Arizona Legends
13U - AZ Neptune
14U - Sahuarita Miners

Championship team celebrating at Memorial Day Classic baseball tournament in Payson Arizona

NCS Cafarelli is a proud affiliate of National Championship Sports. NCS is a network of the best tournament organizations across the country that provide the best tournament events there is to offer for your baseball and fastpitch teams. To view the other great organizations with NCS you can go to www.playncs.com and view what other NCS partners have to offer. NCS not only provides great events for your teams to play in, but also has team and player rankings.

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