Seven weeks of elite youth baseball on Florida's Emerald Coast — bring the whole team and the whole family.
May 28, 2026 – July 10, 2026
Morgan Sports Center, Destin, FL & Preston Hood Sports Complex, Fort Walton Beach, FL
<p>The 17th Annual Perfect Game Gulf Coast World Series turns Destin and Fort Walton Beach into a summer baseball mecca from May 28 through July 10, 2026. Spanning seven consecutive weeks, this premier youth tournament draws competitive teams from across the nation to battle it out at Morgan Sports Center in Destin and Preston Hood Sports Complex in Fort Walton Beach.</p><p>Age divisions run from 7U through 15U, making this one of the most inclusive youth baseball events on the Gulf Coast. While the players compete on pristine fields, families can take full advantage of everything the Emerald Coast has to offer — emerald water, sugar-white sand, and world-class restaurants are all minutes away. There is no stay-to-play hotel requirement, giving families the freedom to choose beachside condos, resort suites, or vacation rentals that fit their budget.</p><p>With over 17,000 teams having participated since 2010, this is one of the most storied tournaments in youth baseball. Whether your young athlete is stepping into the batter box or you are cheering from the stands, the Gulf Coast World Series delivers an unforgettable combination of competitive baseball and Florida beach vacation in one epic summer trip.</p>
Families with youth baseball players, sports-loving families on the Emerald Coast
Multiple games daily across two venues, competitive 7U-15U divisions, nearby beach access for non-players between games
No stay-to-play requirement — book a beachside condo and schedule beach time around your game schedule for the ultimate summer combo
Free to spectate; team entry fees required for participants