EVENT DETAILS
CIS May Madness NIT 5/2-5/3
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Tournament DateMay 02 - May 03 2026 -
Entry Fee$296 - $560
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups7U - 14U -
Event Lodging
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Event DetailsCIS May Madness NIT | USSSA NIT
- 300 points to winner
- Over 245 teams in 2025
- Saturday/Sunday only
10-14(A) | 9-14(AA) | 3GG
- 3 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- Pool play followed by multiple championship brackets
- Multiple champ brackets of division with 10 or more teams
- Combine A & AA if less than 6 teams in either division
- Divisions with over 20-24 teams will be divided into two events
7CP, 9Open, 10-14(AAA) | Turf Wars – 3GG
- CIS Turf Wars – games played on turf
- Grimesplex Turf Complex, Fareway Fields
- Saturday/Sunday
- 3 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- 12 teams max per division
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Entry Fee$296 - $560
Entry Deadline: 4/22/2026
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Additional Note
CIS May Madness NIT Awards
- Gold | 1st and 2nd players | CIS Custom Chains
- Gold | 1st and 2nd teams | CIS Custom Banner
- Silver | 1st and 2nd players | CIS Custom Medal
- Silver | 1st and 2nd teams | CIS Custom Banner
- Bronze | 1st and 2nd players | CIS Custom Medal
- Bronze | 1st and 2nd teams | CIS Custom Banner
May Madness NIT Turf Wars Awards
- Gold | 1st players | CIS Turf Wars custom chains
2026 Iowa All State Showcase Qualifier
2026 CIS MVP Nomination Qualifier
2026 CIS Turf Wars
2026 CIS Dinger Club Event
Tournament Division
| Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
Format |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Open in Maps |
| James Cownie Sports Complex | 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320 | Open in Maps |
| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | Open in Maps |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| Walker Johnston Softball Complex | 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322 | Open in Maps |
| Triumph Park | 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263 | Open in Maps |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Open in Maps |
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Venue Name
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball
Address
1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Venue Name
Walker Johnston Softball Complex
Address
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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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| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| James Cownie Sports Complex | 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| Walker Johnston Softball Complex | 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| Triumph Park | 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
HyVee Multiplex
Address
1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
James Cownie Sports Complex
Address
2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball
Address
1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
Raccoon River Park
Address
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
Walker Johnston Softball Complex
Address
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
Triumph Park
Address
700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263
Dates
May 2-3
Merchandise
Event Updates
In case you missed it!
5/2 CIS May Madness past tournament event merchandise is now available! T-shirts, rings, banners and more! Shipped directly to you. https://centraliowasports.com/product-category/may-madness-baseball-merchandise/
May 06, 2026 - 09:53am
LAST CHANCE!
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April 23, 2026 - 03:40am
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April 22, 2026 - 03:34am
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April 22, 2026 - 03:34am
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April 20, 2026 - 03:55am
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