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FIND YOUR
DIAMOND.
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⚾ 2027 • 12U AA Tournament
MARKHAM
BASEBALL
CLASSIC.
JULY 16–18, 2027FRI–SUN
12 teams. Four games guaranteed. One unforgettable weekend of 12U AA and A baseball in Markham, Ontario.
THE GAME BRINGS US TOGETHER
JULY 16–18, 2027✦12U AA / A✦12 TEAMS✦4 GAMES GUARANTEED✦MARKHAM, ONTARIO✦ONE CHAMPION
Welcome to the classic
BIG GAMES.
LASTING
MEMORIES.
The Markham Baseball Classic brings competitive 12U AA and A baseball teams together for a weekend built around great competition, community, and the love of the game.
From the first pitch to Championship Sunday, this is where teams come to compete — and families come to be part of something special.
12U
AA & Below
03
Days of baseball
12
Teams · 3 pools of 4
04
Games guaranteed
The road to the trophyEARN YOUR
EARN YOUR
SPOT.
Twelve teams. Three pools of four. Two pool games Friday, one pool game Saturday morning, and a quarterfinal or placement game Saturday afternoon or evening. The final four return Sunday.
01
Pool play
Three pools of four teams. Each team plays all three opponents in its pool once.
02
Quarterfinals
The top two teams in each pool plus the two highest-ranked remaining teams advance. Pool winners are seeded 1–3.
03
Fixed bracket
Fixed quarterfinals: 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5. Winners advance through the semifinals to the final.
04
Four-game guarantee
Non-qualifiers play Saturday placement games: 9 vs 12 and 10 vs 11. Every team receives a fourth game, weather permitting.
Pool winners occupy seeds 1–3 and are ranked against one another. The other five qualifiers are ranked into seeds 4–8. The bracket stays fixed, including any pool-play rematches; teams are not swapped or reseeded. Detailed ranking and tiebreak rules will be published in the tournament package. Game guarantees remain subject to the published weather and cancellation policy.
Never miss a pitchGAME DAY
GAME DAY
CENTRAL.
Our tentative July 16–18 schedule: pool play on Friday and Saturday morning, with playoffs and placement games starting Saturday afternoon. Semifinals and the final take place Sunday. Choose a day to see the planned matchups and time blocks.
FRIDAY · JUL 1611:00 AM–9:00 PM12 pool games · Two per team
SATURDAY · JUL 179:00 AM–9:00 PM6 pool games · 4 quarterfinals · 2 placement games
SUNDAY · JUL 1810:00 AM–3:30 PM2 semifinals · Championship final
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE — SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Planned for July 16–18, 2027, assuming three diamonds are available for the times shown. A1–A4, B1–B4 and C1–C4 are team placeholders in Pools A, B and C. Times, diamond assignments and team names will be confirmed after permits and registration are finalized.
| Time block | Diamond 1 | Diamond 2 | Diamond 3 |
|---|
Win and advance
THE ROAD TO
THE ROAD TO
SUNDAY GLORY.
The top two from each pool plus two wild cards advance. Pool winners receive seeds 1–3; the remaining qualifiers receive seeds 4–8.
QuarterfinalsSaturday · From 4:00 PM
QF1 · Saturday 4:00 PMSeed 1 vs Seed 8
QF2 · Saturday 4:00 PMSeed 2 vs Seed 7
QF3 · Saturday 6:30 PMSeed 3 vs Seed 6
QF4 · Saturday 6:30 PMSeed 4 vs Seed 5
SemifinalsSunday · 10:00 AM
SF1 · Diamond 1Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4
SF2 · Diamond 2Winner QF2 vs Winner QF3
Championship finalSunday · 1:00 PM
Final · Diamond 1Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2
The trophy awaitsOne champion
2027 Champ!Markham Baseball Classic
Fixed bracket: no swaps to avoid rematches and no reseeding between rounds. Teams outside the playoffs play placement games for their fourth game; those results do not change championship qualification.
Every team plays four
PLACEMENT
PLACEMENT
GAMES.
After Saturday morning pool play, the four non-qualifying teams are ranked 9–12 and play one additional game Saturday afternoon or evening for placement and seeding purposes.
Placement game 01Rank 9 vs Rank 12
Placement game 02Rank 10 vs Rank 11
These games complete the four-game guarantee and do not provide a route back into the championship bracket. Final placement calculations will be set out in the tournament package.
Make the most of your weekend
BEYOND THE
02 / Visitors
03 / Tournament hub
BEYOND THE
BASELINES.
STAY & PLAY.
Travelling to Markham? The tournament organizer is working with local hotels to arrange preferred rates for visiting teams. We encourage teams to book through our preferred hotel partners once details are available. Booking links and team rates will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed.
KNOW THE RULES.
Our tournament rules are being prepared. The package will cover game time limits, tiebreakers, eligibility, expectations and weather decisions.
Rules coming soon
The community behind the classic
OUR PARTNERS.
Local businesses help make great youth baseball weekends possible. Partner recognition will appear here.
✦Presenting partner
✦Community partner
✦Supporting partner
Good to knowQUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
WE'VE GOT
THE BASES
COVERED.
When is the tournament?
The Markham Baseball Classic takes place Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, 2027, in Markham, Ontario. Exact game times and diamond assignments will be confirmed.
How do we register?
Visit the Team Registration page. The organizer reviews applications, sends payment requests to approved teams, and confirms spots only after verifying full payment.
How many games are guaranteed?
Four games, weather permitting: two pool games Friday, one pool game Saturday morning, and either a quarterfinal or a placement game Saturday afternoon or evening. Teams ranked 9–12 play 9 vs 12 and 10 vs 11. Semifinalists may play two further games Sunday. No team is scheduled for more than two games per day. Weather and cancellation terms will be set out in the tournament rules.
How do teams qualify and how are playoffs seeded?
The top two teams in each of the three pools plus two wild cards advance. Pool winners are guaranteed seeds 1–3; the remaining qualifiers are seeded 4–8. Quarterfinals are 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5, with no swaps to avoid rematches. Detailed ranking and tiebreak procedures will be published in the tournament package.
What rules will govern the tournament?
Coming soon. The tournament package is being prepared and will state the applicable OBA rules, playing time limits, curfews, tiebreakers and playoff procedures.
Where are the diamonds located?
Confirmed diamond addresses, parking information and facility maps will be added before the tournament.
Will you have hotels for travelling teams?
The tournament organizer is working with local hotels to arrange a preferred rate for travelling teams. Hotel information, rates and booking details will be posted in the visitor information section as soon as they are available.
Your next baseball memory starts hereBE PART OF
BE PART OF
THE CLASSIC.
Bring your team. Bring your energy. Help make the Markham Baseball Classic a weekend worth remembering.
July 16–18, 2027 · Team registration
Team registration open
Applications are open for 12U AA and A teams. Twelve teams. Four games guaranteed, weather permitting. Apply online; approved teams receive payment instructions by email.
01 ApplyEnter team details, classification and OBA team number.
02 Review & Payment RequestApproved teams receive a separate Interac e-Transfer request.
03 Pay & ConfirmSpot is secured only after verified payment and written confirmation.
Entry fee: $700 CAD per team
Register your team ↗ View registration information → Applications currently closed Submitting a form does not reserve a place. Do not pay before receiving approval and a payment request. No player or credit-card information is requested.For more information, please contact markhambaseball2015s@gmail.com.