Montana’s 2026 state championships in baseball and softball are being reshaped as forecasters predict thunderstorms across the western and central parts of the state.
Weather‑Driven Schedule Shifts
The Class AA baseball tournament, originally slated to wrap up on Saturday, will now conclude on Friday, with the championship game scheduled for 7 p.m. at Legends Stadium in Butte.
In Polson, the Class A/B baseball bracket will see its consolation final and title match moved to Saturday, while the opening round on Thursday will begin at 10 a.m. with Dillon taking on Whitefish.
Softball Tournament Adjustments
The Class AA softball tournament in Missoula and the Class B/C event in Billings are both accelerating their timelines, moving second‑round games from Friday morning to 6 p.m. on Thursday to stay ahead of the inclement weather.
The forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms Friday in Missoula and Polson, with rain chances increasing through the afternoon and evening, while Butte and Billings are expected to remain mostly clear through Thursday and Friday.