A Summer Baseball Spectacle
Thursday night marks the kickoff of the 92nd NBC World Series at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium, where a 16‑team field of top collegiate and amateur talent will battle for a national title across ten action‑packed days.
The tournament runs from July 23 through July 31, culminating on Championship Night, Saturday, August 1, at Equity Bank Park in downtown Wichita. Opening Night features a 6:00 PM doubleheader, with the first 1,000 fans receiving a custom Ozzie Smith bobblehead.
Beyond the games, the event offers a slate of community‑focused promotions, including Military Appreciation Day, which grants free admission to active and retired service members with valid ID, and Alumni Weekend, celebrating the tournament’s rich history.
The NBC World Series has been staged in Wichita continuously since 1935, making it one of the longest‑running sporting spectacles in the United States. Over 900 former participants have advanced to Major League Baseball, among them legends such as Satchel Paige, Ozzie Smith, and Roger Clemens, as well as recent stars like Ryan O’Hearn and Payton Tolle.
Fans can purchase single‑day tickets starting at $14 or full‑tournament passes through the official site, nbcbaseball.com. Live streaming, real‑time updates, and tournament standings are available on the NBC World Series Tournament Central page and the NBC Baseball Foundation’s social channels.