Shakopee Lions Softball Tournament
Event Overview
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 26th Annual Shakopee Lions Softball Tournament, taking place May 29 – 31, 2026, at Tahpah Park in Shakopee, MN. Your participation in this tournament continues to make a lasting impact on our community.
The week of the tournament marks the grand opening of the Shakopee Miracle Field —a fully accessible baseball field designed to allow children and adults of all abilities to play the game they love. Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone for our community!
Join us at the beer garden on Saturday for a free case of beer for any team going 0-2
Important Dates
| Registration Opens | February 9, 2026 |
| Early Bird Deadline | April 3, 2026 |
| Registration Closes | May 22, 2026 |
| Brackets Published | May 25, 2026 |
How to Register
Step 1: Register Your Team
Complete your team registration at MN Softball:
REGISTER AT MN SOFTBALLStep 2: Make Your Payment
After registering, complete your payment to secure your spot:
PAY REGISTRATION FEE⚠️ Your registration is not complete until BOTH steps are finished ⚠️
Tournament Details
This year we will have four divisions competing for great payouts:
Registration Fees
| Division | Early Bird (Feb 9 - Apr 3) |
Regular (Apr 4 - May 22) |
|---|---|---|
| Men's C Division | $325 | $350 |
| Men's D Division | $325 | $350 |
| Men's E/Rec Division | $325 | $350 |
| Women's Open Division | $225 | $250 |
Payouts will be calculated as a percentage of total registered fees, ensuring competitive prizes that grow with participation. Final payout amounts will be announced when brackets are published on May 25th.
Friday Night Kickoff
🎸 Live Music & Fireman's Game 🔥
When:
Friday, May 29th at 7:00 PM
Where:
Field 4 (Main Field)
Featured Artist:
James Whatton
Kick off the tournament weekend with an exciting fireman's game on the main field, featuring live music by James Whatton near the beer garden. It's the perfect way to start the weekend!

Tournament Rules
All games will follow Minnesota Softball Association (MN Softball) rules with the following home run limit exceptions:
Home Run Limits by Division
| Division | HR Limit |
|---|---|
| Men's C Division | 6 |
| Men's D Division | 4 |
| Men's E/Rec Division | 4 |
| Women's Open Division | 2 |
Complete tournament rules will be provided to all registered teams prior to the event.
Please note that Field 5 has a shortened right field fence due to city construction, and there is a temporary road connecting the two parking lots between Fields 5 and 6. All teams will be notified of specific field conditions prior to the tournament.
Contact Information
For any questions or further details, please reach out to our co-tournament directors:
- Alex Gregor:(952) 212-2134
- Brad Hove:(952) 221-0458
