American Legion World Series
August 13-18, 2026 – Shelby, North Carolina
Lincoln (Neb.) Post 500 beat Portland (Ore.), 9-6, to win the 2026 American Legion World Series.
Thursday – August 13 – Pool Play
Game 1 Midland (Mich.) 11, Bedford (N.H.) 2
Game 2 Lincoln (Neb.) 4, Fairfield (Calif.) 2
Game 3 Jacksonville (Fla.) 4, Portland (Ore.) 3
Game 4 Tupelo (Miss.) 10, Whitehouse (N.J.) 4
Friday – August 14
Game 5 Portland (Ore.) 8, Bedford (N.H.) 5
Game 6 Midland (Mich.) 5, Jacksonville (Fla.) 4
Saturday – August 15
Game 7 Whitehouse (N.J.) 3, Fairfield (Calif.) 2
Game 8 Tupelo (Miss.) 7, Lincoln (Neb.) 4
Game 9 Bedford (N.H.) 8, Jacksonville (Fla.) 7
Sunday – August 16
Game 10 Lincoln (Neb.) 4, Whitehouse (N.J.) 2
Game 11 Midland (Mich.) 4, Portland (Ore.) 3
Game 12 Tupelo (Miss.) 6, Fairfield (Calif.) 2
Monday – August 17 – SEMIFINALS
Game 13 Portland (Ore.) 3, Tupelo (Miss.) 1
Game 14 Lincoln (Neb.) 10, Midland (Mich.) 0
Tuesday – August 18 – CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Game 15 Lincoln (Neb.) 9, Portland (Ore.) 6
Team Records
Lincoln (Neb.) 4-1
Portland (Ore.) 2-3
Tupelo (Miss.) 3-1
Midland (Mich.) 3-1
Bedford (N.H.) 1-2
Whitehouse (N.J.) 1-2
Jacksonville (Fla.) 1-2
Fairfield (Calif.) 0-3
Regionals
August 5-9, 2026
Region 1: Northeast
Fitton Field – Shrewsbury, Mass.
Bedford (N.H.) beats Essex (Vt.), 12-3.
Region 2: Mid-Atlantic
Tivnan Field – Worcester, Mass.
Whitehouse (N.J.) beats Dover (Del.), 13-8.
Region 3: Southeast
Fraley Field – Cherryville, N.C.
Jacksonville (Fla.) beats Garner (N.C.), 11-7.
Region 4: Mid-South
Sims Park – Gastonia, N.C.
Tupelo (Miss.) beats Bossier City (La.), 16-1.
Region 5: Great Lakes
Kentucky Proud Park – Lexington, Ky.
Midland (Mich.) beats Terre Haute (Ind.), 10-2.
Region 6: Central Plains
BNC National Bank Field – Mandan, N.D.
Lincoln (Neb.) beats Rapid City (S.D.), 5-1.
Region 7: Northwest
Harry and David Field – Medford, Ore.
Portland (Ore.) beats Lewiston (Idaho), 8-7.
Region 8: Western
Laurel Creek Park – Fairfield, Calif.
Fairfield (Calif.) beats League City (Texas), 4-3.
2026 State Champions
| Alabama | Daphane |
| Alaska | Kenai |
| Arizona | Oro Valley |
| Arkansas | Bryant |
| California | Fairfield |
| Colorado | Fort Collins |
| Connecticut | South Windsor |
| Delaware | Dover |
| Florida | Jacksonville |
| Hawaii | Honlulu |
| Illinois | Aviston |
| Idaho | Lewiston |
| Indiana | Valparaiso |
| Iowa | Dubuque County |
| Kansas | Pittsburg |
| Kentucky | Owensboro |
| Louisiana | Bossier City |
| Maine | Sanford |
| Maryland | Funkstown |
| Massachusetts | Franklin |
| Michigan | Midland |
| Minnesota | Excelsior |
| Mississippi | Tupelo |
| Missouri | Washington |
| Montana | Missoula |
| Nebraska | Lincoln East |
| Nevada | Reno |
| New Hampshire | Bedford |
| New Jersey | Whitehouse |
| New Mexico | Alamogordo |
| New York | Kingston/Saugerties |
| North Carolina | Garner |
| North Dakota | Fargo |
| Ohio | Harrison |
| Oklahoma | Ada |
| Oregon | Portland |
| Pennsylvania | Pittston |
| Puerto Rico | Dorado |
| Rhode Island | Cumberland |
| South Carolina | Florence |
| South Dakota | Rapid City |
| Tennessee | Columbia |
| Texas | League City |
| Utah | Hyrum |
| Vermont | Essex |
| Virginia | Chesapeake |
| Washington | Kennewick |
| West Virginia | Wheeling |
2026 American Legion Postseason Awards
Big Stick Award – Colin Flurry, Tupelo (Miss.) Post 49 – 25 total bases
The American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award is awarded annually to the player who compiles the highest number of total bases in regional and World Series competition.
Baseball Slugger Award – Ryan Hemsley, Portland (Ore.) Post 158 – 619 batting average.
Since 1945, the American Legion Baseball program has presented an American Legion Baseball Slugger trophy to the player with the highest batting average during national competition.
Click Cowger RBI Award – Brayden Erickson, Lincoln (Neb.) Carpet Land Post 500 – 20 RBIs.
American Legion Baseball lost a dynamic leader during the 1970 season. In his memory, the National Americanism Commission established the Dr. Irvin L. (Click) Cowger RBI Memorial Award. The recipient of this award is the American Legion Baseball player who has the most RBI in the regionals and World Serie.
Bob Feller Pitching Award – Zach Papik, Bedford (N.H.) Post 54 – 19 strikeouts.
American Legion Baseball’s first graduate to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., was Bob Feller. The Bob Feller Award is presented annually to the pitcher who has the most strikeouts in regional and World Series competition.
Jack Williams Leadership Award – Coaching staff of Lincoln (Neb.) Carpet Land Post 500: Mychal Lanik, Rob Knaak, and Noah Kulhenek.
Adjutant Jack Williams led the Department of North Dakota for 49 years before his death in 1967. Aware that proper adult leadership is an important component of success, Williams encouraged qualified men to work in the program. To honor Williams’ memory, this award is presented to the manager and coach of the national championship team as outstanding representatives of adult leadership.
James F. Daniels Jr. Sportsmanship Award – Carter Harcek, Midland (Mich.) Berryhill Post 165.
The James F. Daniels Jr. Sportsmanship Award is presented in memory of a long-time dedicated supporter of the American Legion Baseball program from South Carolina. This award is presented to a World Series player who best represents teamwork, loyalty, cooperation, self-reliance, fair play and courage.
George W. Rulon Player of the Year – Brodie McIntire of Lincoln (Neb.) Carpet Land Post 500.
The George W. Rulon American Legion Baseball Player of the Year award is presented annually in memory of a long-time dedicated director of the American Legion Baseball program for 25 years. The award is based on integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship, scholastic aptitude and general good conduct. The recipient will attend the National Baseball Hall of Fame Classic game next year in Cooperstown, N.Y.
STAT BROADCAST All-Tournament Team:
1B: Jayden Mieske, Midland (Mich.) Berryhill Post 165
2B: Brodie McIntire, Lincoln (Neb.) Carpet Land Post 500
3B: Eli McDaniels, Tupelo (Miss). Post 49
SS: Gehrig Severidt, Jacksonville (Fla.) Post 316
C: Bradyn Erickson, Lincoln (Neb.) Post 500
UT: Wyatt McDaniels, Tupelo (Miss.) Post 49
DH: Colin Flurry, Tupelo (Miss.) Post 49
OF: Dele Odulate, Lincoln (Neb.) Carpet Land Post 500
OF: Javon Haynes, Fairfield (Calif.) Expos
OF: James Gilbert, Bedford (N.H.) Post 54
P: Kalai Larsen, Lincoln (Neb.) Carpet Land Post 500
P: Ryan Frye, Portland (Ore.) Post 158
P: Cooper Berta, Portland (Ore.) Post 158
2026 American Legion All-Academic Team
The 2026 American Legion Baseball All-Academic Team was announced during the American Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C. The team is sponsored by Diamond Sports, a leading manufacturer in baseball merchandise and the official baseball used during American Legion Baseball national tournaments. As the official sponsor, Diamond Sports provides $25,000 in scholarships to the nine players on the All-Academic Team.
Before a player can be considered for the All-Academic Team, he or she must be nominated by their team manager or head coach. Each department baseball committee reviews submitted applications and selects their overall state winner, who receives a $500 scholarship from The American Legion.
Each regional winner named to the All-Academic Team receives a $2,500 scholarship, while the overall top academic player is named the team captain and receives a $5,000 scholarship.
The 2026 American Legion Baseball All-Academic Team is:
All-Academic Team Captain: Ian McDermott, Newport Harbor Post 291, Newport Beach, Calif.
Northeast Region: Anthony Moura, Post 100, Hudson, Mass.
Mid-Atlantic Region: Carlos Arzuaga, East Hartford/Manchester, Conn.
Southeast Region: William Tornes, Post 64, Marietta, Ohio
Mid-South Region: Kaleb Fox, Ray Large Post 244, McLoud, Okla.
Great Lakes Region: Camden Riggs, Post 325, Blissfield, Mich.
Central Plains Region: Wyle Rutherford, Post 39, North St. Paul, Minn.
Northwest Region: Daniel Steffensen, Post 20, Kenai, Alaska
Western Region: Drae Balke, Berthoud Post 67, Loveland, Colo.
