The 2026 Iowa high school baseball state tournament is set to unfold from July 20 through July 24, bringing together the state’s top teams across four classifications.
Tournament Overview
Classes 4A and 3A will compete in Cedar Rapids, while Classes 2A and 1A will take their contests to Carroll, providing fans with two distinct regional hubs for the action.
Where the Games Will Be Played
Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids will host the 4A and 3A quarterfinal matchups, scheduled for July 21 and July 20 respectively. In Carroll, Merchants Park will serve as the venue for the 2A and 1A quarterfinal games on July 21 and July 20.
All tournament games will be streamed live for free on the IHSAA Network and YouTube, allowing supporters who cannot attend in person to follow the excitement in real time.
Tickets are priced at $12 per day and can be purchased through the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s ticket portal at iahsaa.org/tickets. General admission seating will be used throughout the event, and tickets are non‑refundable.
Practical Information
Gates open one hour before the first game each day, and parking is free on a first‑come, first‑served basis at both Cedar Rapids and Carroll sites. Children under school age may attend without a ticket, while alcoholic beverages, coolers, drones and weapons are prohibited from the premises.
The tournament will culminate on July 24 with championship games across all four classes, promising a final day of high‑stakes competition and celebration.