📅 When
December 27, 2026 – January 1, 2027
📍 Where
Publix Sports Park, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
About this event
What better way to ring in the New Year than with America's pastime on the sun-drenched shores of Panama City Beach? BaseballFest brings youth baseball teams from across the country — ages 9U through 18U — to the state-of-the-art Publix Sports Park for a 4-game guaranteed tournament from December 27, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Publix Sports Park's 13 all-synthetic turf fields ensure games proceed regardless of weather, giving teams and families peace of mind over the holiday stretch. Off the diamond, PCB's famous white beaches, resort pools, water parks, and outlet shopping await. On New Year's Eve, families converge on adjacent Pier Park for the annual Beach Ball Drop — a coastal twist on the classic countdown that has become one of PCB's best-loved holiday traditions.
For athletic families who want competitive baseball without sacrificing a real holiday vacation, BaseballFest delivers both. With mild December weather and off-peak hotel rates, this six-day beach baseball experience offers extraordinary value. It is the kind of trip your family and your team will be talking about long after the New Year begins.
Best for: Youth baseball families, sports-minded families seeking a holiday beach getaway
What to expect: 4-game guarantee per team, 13 all-turf fields, New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park, mild Florida December weather, beachside resort options
Planning tip: Register at wscevents.com and book accommodations early — holiday tournament hotel blocks fill months in advance. Stay near Pier Park to walk to New Year's Eve festivities.
Cost: Team registration required; spectator admission fees may apply.
