EVENT DETAILS
26 IA vs NE Battle of the Borders – Major
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Tournament DateApr 04 2026 -
Entry Fee$500 - $530
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups8U - 14U -
Event Details- 20th Annual Battle of the Borders – Major
- Iowa vs Nebraska
- 8KP, 9-13 (Major) | HyVee Multisport Turf Complex
- 14 (Major) | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
- One day event
- USSSA NIT
- 3 game guarantee
- 3 Iowa Teams vs 3 Nebraska Teams
- Round Robin
- USSSA NIT
- All players receive a commemorative 2026 Battle of the Borders Ring
- Invite Only
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Entry Fee$500 - $530
Entry Fee:
8KP | 9-13 (Major): $530
14 (Major): $500
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AdmissionGate Fee:
8KP | 9M – 14M: $130
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Additional NoteRules
IA vs NE Major Battle of the Border will follow Central Iowa Sports rules
Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | Open in Maps |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Open in Maps |
Event Lodging
Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.
| Venue Name | Address | Dates | Details |
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| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | Apr 4 | Find Hotels |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Apr 4 | Find Hotels |
Format
FORMAT: The format consist of Major teams with age groups 8 – 14. Each age group will include 3 Iowa Teams and 3 Nebraska Teams . Each Iowa team will play a round robin against the three Nebraska teams thus giving each team a 3 game guarantee. Each team will play three games on Saturday.
USSSA NIT POINTS: Each team will earn USSSA NIT points based on team’s record. (USSSA tie-breaking criteria will be used in case of tie). The Battle of the Border NIT will be divided into age groups (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14). The State with the most team wins will win the age group. States can win up to 7 age groups. The State that wins the majority of the age groups will be awarded the Battle of the Border NIT traveling trophy.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS: The Iowa USSSA State Office will invite the 2025 top teams from each AAA age groups to represent TEAM IOWA. Iowa and Nebraska will offer invitations to teams using the end of the 2025 season classifications for each team. Teams will not be penalized for being moved to a higher classification to start the 2026 season. Team selections were based on the team’s dedication with playing USSSA Baseball and finish at the 2025 USSSA State Tournament.
AWARDS: Each player will receive a 2026 Battle of the Border Ring for representing TEAM IOWA. The traveling trophy will be awarded to the State that wins the most age groups.
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