Welcome to the 2025 NBC World Series Tournament, Powered by Evergy!
Experience the thrill of America’s premier amateur baseball tournament! The NBC World Series in Wichita showcases top talent from across the nation. Join us for ten days of unforgettable baseball action, community spirit, and the crowning of a national champion.
Meet The Teams
2025 NBCWS Pool Play Schedule
TBD – Please check back later!
Day 1 – July 24th
6:00 pm – TBD vs TBD
8:30 pm – TBD vs TBD
Pool Info
Pool A
- 1st in pool gets a bye
- 2nd in pool A plays 3rd in pool C
- 3rd in pool A plays 2nd in pool C
- 4th is eliminated
Pool B
- 1st in pool gets a bye
- 2nd in pool B plays 3rd in pool D
- 3rd in pool B plays 2nd in pool D
- 4th is eliminated
Pool C
- 1st in pool gets a bye
- 2nd in pool C plays 3rd in pool A
- 3rd in pool C plays 2nd in pool A
- 4th is eliminated
Pool D
- 1st in pool gets a bye
- 2nd in pool D plays 3rd in pool B
- 3rd in pool D plays 2nd in pool B
- 4th is eliminated
Pool Tie Breakers
- Win–Loss Record
- Head to Head
- Total run differential for all games played in pool play, wins and losses.
- Fewest runs allowed per inning played defensively.
- Total runs scored during pool play.
Top 3 teams in each pool will advance to single-elimination bracket play starting 7/30
Bracket Play- Matchups for Bracket Play will be determined after pool play is completed.
Here is more on how the tournament works:
Format
- The 2025 NBC World Series will consist of a 16-team field
- July 24-29 will be pool play, with four pools of four teams, and each team playing three games. If your team plays on the 25th, you will play on July 25th, 27th, and 29th. If your team plays on July 26th, you will play the 26th, 28th, & 30th for pool play.
- The top three teams from each pool advance to the single-elimination round starting July 30.
- The top team in each pool receives a bye for the first game of bracket play.
- Single elimination will run through August 2nd, when the 2025 NBC World Series Champion is crowned.
Team Compensation
- 1st – $18,000
- 2nd – $15,000
- 3rd – $9,000 – two teams
- 5th – $4,500– four teams
NBC World Series Champions since 1935
Satchel Paige’s barnstorming team from Bismarck, North Dakota won the first ever “NBC World Series” even though it wasn’t called that at the time. Satchel also won the MVP of the tournament after pitching in every game. For a complete list of winners, MVPs, and All-American Teams from every NBC World Series, click here.
FAQs
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What is the difference between the NBC World Series and the College World Series?
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.
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When did the NBC World Series start?
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.
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How are teams selected for the NBC World Series?
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.
