WICHITA, Kan. — The countdown is on. The 2025 NBC World Series is just under a week away, with Opening Night set for Thursday, July 24, at Eck Stadium in Wichita. While several teams have already punched their tickets to one of the nation’s premier summer baseball tournaments, others are still in the heat of competition, battling for a coveted postseason berth.
Matchups to Watch
The CenTex League could be decided tonight as GPS Legends Baseball faces Lonestar Baseball Club-North in a crucial doubleheader last night. The Legends need just one win to secure the league’s second NBC bid. A sweep by Lonestar-North would force a one-game playoff Saturday.
In Oklahoma, the winner of Saturday’s Stan Musial AABC World Series presented by D-BAT will clinch their spot in Wichita.
The Jayhawk Collegiate League continues to provide drama as Junction City Brigade and Derby Twins vie for the league’s second NBC berth. The Hutchinson Monarchs have already clinched the league championship, but the runner-up spot remains very much in play.
Teams That Have Clinched
Several teams secured their spots this week:
- Lonestar Baseball Club-North (CenTex League champions)
- Top Prospects Academy Texas (Stan Musial AABC Texas regional champs)
- Dodge City A’s (Rocky Mountain Baseball League champions)
They join a growing list of NBC World Series qualifiers:
- Hays Larks
- Hutchinson Monarchs
- Santa Barbara Foresters
- Seattle Studs
- Seattle Blackfins
- San Diego Stars
- Alaska Goldpanners
- Lonestar Kraken (Five Tool Texas)
- BTL Hornets (BTL Kansas City)
What’s Next
The final list of teams and full tournament schedule will be released Sunday, ahead of Thursday’s opening ceremonies and first pitch at Eck Stadium. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early and track updates as more berths are clinched at nbcbaseball.com/tournament-central-2025.
The 2025 NBC World Series promises another thrilling showcase of elite summer collegiate and semi-pro baseball—don’t miss it.