Explore York & York College of Pennsylvania win bid to host Division III Men's Baseball Championship

NCAA announced more than 240 host site selections, including York County, PA!

YORK, PA – Explore York & York College of Pennsylvania were awarded the bid to host the Division III Men's Baseball Championship in 2027 & 2028 at WellSpan Park.

This six-day championship projects more than 25,000 visitors and an estimated economic impact of $1 Million. This event, typically held in June, was previously hosted for 18 consecutive years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

"Being selected to host the NCAA Division III Baseball Championships is a tremendous honor for our community," said Laura Wagner, President of Explore York. "This event not only highlights our dedication to sports tourism, but also brings significant economic and social benefits.”

The NCAA sports committees made the selections of host sites based on criteria that included the ability to create an outstanding experience for student-athletes, along with adherence to NCAA sport-specific bid specifications. Forty states plus the District of Columbia were selected to host at least one NCAA championship event, with Florida garnering the most with 22. Pennsylvania and Texas are tied for second with 20.

Wagner added, “From supporting our local businesses, hotels, and restaurants, this event will create growth opportunities and showcase York County to visitors from across the country. I’m proud of our team and the effort our community put into securing this bid. I'm excited to see the lasting impact this event will have on our region."

Check out our offical video that helped us secure this competitive bid: NCAA Bid Video

For more information about the event, or to read the official NCAA Press Release, visit: NCAA announces more than 240 host site selections | NCAA.com.

From top-notch competition on the field to amazing local attractions off the field, Explore York will ensure visitors will enjoy an unforgettable time in York County.  #NCAA #ExploreYorkPA #HaveitPlayedHere

Explore York’s mission is to maximize tourism expenditures and their economic impact in York County, PA, through comprehensive tourism sales and marketing programs. Explore York's Sport York program is designed to recruit events and generate additional economic impact in York County. Sport York positions York County as Pennsylvania's Premier Sports Destination, highlighting the area's dynamic facilities and central location on the East Coast. For further information about Sport York, visit YorkPA.org/sports.  For more information on Explore York, visit YorkPA.org.