Town of Cary and University of Mount Olive to Host 2026 NCAA DII Baseball Championship

The Town of Cary is once again preparing to welcome top collegiate talent as we host the 2026 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship from May 29 through June 6. This marks the sixteenth year that the Town, in partnership with the University of Mount Olive and the NCAA, has brought the prestigious tournament to the area. The championship will feature the nation’s eight best Division II baseball teams competing for the national title.

The USA Baseball National Training Complex continues to be enhanced to better serve teams and fans alike. Most recently, Coleman Field (stadium field) has undergone a complete field renovation, with the NCAA DII Baseball Championship being the first event held on the new field.

Tickets can be purchased for the entire tournament, as well as single gamedays, here: carync.gov/diibaseball.

Fields 3 and 4 back in play with new turf surface

Fields 3 and 4, complete with new artificial turf surfaces, are back in use at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. Field 2 and Coleman Field will remain field grass. 

Having turf fields provides NTC with numerous new options for activities and programs. The turf enhances the facility by making it available to users year-round, and reduces the number of games cancelled due to rain. The new infields have base anchors at multiple distances, opening up the fields for use by age groups beyond just those utilizing 60- or 90-foot bases.

On the new surfaces, teams and players are reminded to use only molded cleats or turf shoes - NO spikes.

Field request forms are currently being accepted for 2026 FALL rentals only.  Spring reservations are full. 

For Coleman Field and Field 2, we will now be accepting requests September 8 - October 15, 2026 and - All Dates for Spring 2026 are Full!

For Field 3 & 4 (Artificial Turf), we will be accepting requests September 8 - December 18, 2026.  Limited Space Remains for April and May 2026 Dates.

For Training Center, we will now be accepting requests September 8 - December 18, 2026. Limited Space Remains for April and May 2026 Dates.

Any dates requested between June 1 - September 7 will be reviewed and approved only if time and space allows within the USA Baseball Schedule.

For a complete list of upcoming games and events, visit the Baseball Tournaments and Events page.

Contact Information:

For field reservations or general park information, call (984) 290-2279.

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Ronnie Rost
Stadium & Facility Operations Manager
ronnie.rost@carync.gov

Jill Smedley
Program and Events Coordinator
jill.smedley@carync.gov

Charles Dasher
Staffing and User Experience Coordinator
charles.dasher@carync.gov

Park Hours of Operation

Sunrise to Sunset. In lighted areas where visitors are participating in an approved extended-use activity, hours are extended until 30 minutes after the completion of the approved activity.

Fields are available for reservation upon request. To reserve a field, fill out the field request form here.

Park Rules and Regulations

Please be mindful of others at all times when using the park and its amenities.

• All pets, whether inside or outside the baseball complex, must be kept on a leash at all times
• Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, etc. are prohibited inside the baseball complex
• Parking outside of designated areas is prohibited.
• All alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Damage to Plants and Turf is prohibited.
• Open Fires are prohibited except in designated areas.
• Injuring or endangering wildlife is prohibited.