Frequently Asked Questions

The NBC World Series is the premier summer collegiate national championship and has been held in Wichita since its inception in 1935. The NBC World Series is one of the oldest continuous sporting events in all of the United States. More than 900 future Major League Baseball players have been a part of the National Baseball Congress.

The 2024 NBC World Series will consist of 35 games over the course of 10 days!

July 25th: Opening Night – 6pm and 8:30pm

July 26th: Noon, 3pm, 6pm and 8:30pm

July 27th: Baseball ‘Round The Clock – Noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and Midnight

July 27th: Baseball ‘Round The Clock – 3am, 6am, 9am, Noon, 3pm and 6pm

July 28th – 29th: Noon, 3pm, 6pm, and 8:30pm

Starts on July 31st: Bracket Play:  Noon, 3pm, 6pm and 8:30pm

August 3rd: Championship game time will be 7:00pm

Gates open one (1) hour before the first game of the day.

Single Day Tickets go on sales June 10.

Tournament Passes and group tickets are on sale now. Starting at $65 a person. Learn more here.

Discounted tournament passes are also available for seniors, students and military in person at the box office with proper ID. Buy tickets here!

Kids 2 and under are FREE as long as they are lap sitting.

Kids three and up need a ticket. Get your tickets here!

Kids 12 and under can get a free ticket by registering through our new free Kids Club.

Parking is FREE at WSU – Eck Stadium at 4100 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67208 AND Equity Bank Park for Championship Night at 275 S McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213

Yes, NBC World Series merchandise is available online and will also be available in person every day at the tournament.

You can also stop in our office for some exclusive merchandise. We are located in Clifton Square at 3700 E. Douglas #70, Wichita, KS 67208

Click here to shop!

Cash and all major credit cards are accepted at Eck Stadium for tickets, concessions, and merchandise.

Equity Bank Park is a cashless facility for Championship Night.

You can find information on hotels, flights and more here: Travel & Transportation – NBC Baseball

Be a fan with a plan and designate a driver or book a rideshare and get home safely. Learn more about the Fans With a Plan program.

Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages in sealed containers ARE allowed on Coleman Hill ONLY for all days of the tournament. You can enter through the gate in the right field. Outside food must be kept in the outfield area. Coolers are subject to search, and gas grills are allowed.

The College World Series is run through the NCAA and the teams come from schools that qualify and the players represent their schools. In the NBC World Series, the teams come from various summer leagues from around the country and that is the team they represent.

The NBC World Series started in 1935 when founder Ray “Hap” Dumont offered legendary pitcher Satchel Paige $1,000 to come play in a semi-pro baseball tournament that he was hosting. Satchel brought enough press and attention to keep the tournament going for 90 more years.

Teams are either given an automatic bid to the tournament or the team wins their NBC-affiliated league. Teams are given automatic bids by finishing first or second in the previous year’s tournament or by showing loyalty and consistency to the NBC over the years.

Over 900 alumni have gone on to play in the Major Leagues. Some of those alumni include Ozzie Smith, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Joe Carter, Albert Pujols, Aaron Judge, Ryan Helsley, CJ Cron, Paul Goldschmidt, the list goes on.