What to Know: 2026 LHSAA Baseball State Tournament in Sulphur
Sulphur, Louisiana - It's just about time to crown some Champions once again here in Louisiana. We're gearing up for the 2026 LHSAA Baseball State Tournament, which is set to get underway on Tuesday in Sulphur. We've got what you need to know before you go, including ticket details, schedule, dos and don'ts, and more...
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McMurry Park in Sulphur, Louisiana
The LHSAA State Tournament has been held at Sulphur's McMurry Park for many years now. McMurry Park has hosted many big events over the years. The park has even hosted the United States Women’s Olympic Softball Team during their preparation for the 2008 Olympics. That event drew one of the largest softball crowds in Louisiana history.
McMurry Park recently hosted a weekend of AUSL Softball games in which the park was featured on National Television throughout.
2026 Playoff Format
This is the second year of this new LHSAA Baseball playoff format... Some semifinal series were once again played on school campuses, while the state championship games are held in Sulphur.
For the larger schools, the championship round remains a best-of-three series, meaning a team has to win two games to be crowned state champions. Smaller schools (Class B & C and Division IV) will still play both their semifinal and championship games in Sulphur, but those games will continue to be played on back-to-back days.
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Ticket Information - 2026 LHSAA Baseball State Tournament
Tickets for the tournament will be sold only online through GoFan. General admission tickets cost $18 plus fees. Fans will need to show their tickets on their phone at the gate. No tickets will be sold at the park on game day.
PLEASE NOTE: All concessions inside the park will be cash only.
How to Watch or Listen
Fans who cannot attend can watch games on the NFHS Network and the LHSAA Network.
Games featuring Southwest Louisiana teams like Sam Houston, Welsh, Westlake, and Vinton will also be broadcast live on 92.9 The Lake FM.
Complete Schedule for 2026 LHSAA Baseball State Tournament
Tuesday, May 12 – State Semifinals
- Division IV (Non-Select): #1 Welsh vs. #5 Vinton — 2:00 p.m.
- Division IV (Non-Select): #3 Mangham vs. #2 Oakdale — 2:00 p.m.
- Division IV (Select): #16 Central Catholic vs. #5 Ouachita Christian — 5:30 p.m.
- Division IV (Select): #3 Cedar Creek vs. #2 Covenant Christian — 5:30 p.m.
- Class B: #1 Pitkin vs. #4 Weston — 11:00 a.m.
- Class B: #6 Family Community vs. #2 Glenmora — 2:00 p.m.
- Class C: #1 Maurepas vs. #5 Ebarb — 11:00 a.m.
- Class C: #3 Claiborne Christian vs. #2 Family Christian — 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 13 – State Championships
- Division IV (Non-Select): Championship Game — 2:00 p.m.
- Division IV (Select): Championship Game — 2:00 p.m.
- Class B: Championship Game — 11:00 a.m.
- Class C: Championship Game — 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 14 – Championship Series Game 1
- Division III (Non-Select): #1 Sterlington vs. #2 Westlake — 11:00 a.m.
- Division III (Select): #1 University Lab vs. #2 Isidore Newman — 11:00 a.m.
- Division II (Non-Select): #1 Brusly vs. #3 Lutcher — 2:00 p.m.
- Division II (Select): #1 Vandebilt Catholic vs. #2 St. Charles Catholic — 2:00 p.m.
- Division I (Non-Select): #8 Dutchtown vs. #2 Sam Houston — 5:30 p.m.
- Division I (Select): #1 Brother Martin vs. #2 Catholic-B.R. — 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 15 – Championship Series Game 2
- Division III (Non-Select): #1 Sterlington vs. #2 Westlake — 11:00 a.m.
- Division III (Select): #1 University Lab vs. #2 Isidore Newman — 11:00 a.m.
- Division II (Non-Select): #1 Brusly vs. #3 Lutcher — 2:00 p.m.
- Division II (Select): #1 Vandebilt Catholic vs. #2 St. Charles Catholic — 2:00 p.m.
- Division I (Non-Select): #8 Dutchtown vs. #2 Sam Houston — 5:30 p.m.
- Division I (Select): #1 Brother Martin vs. #2 Catholic-B.R. — 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 – Championship Series Game 3 (If Necessary)
- Division I, II, III (Select & Non-Select): Game 3 — Time TBD