2026 Far North Invitational Presented by North Stars Baseball

2026 Far North Invitational Presented by North Stars Baseball

Welcome to the Alaska Interior! The Fairbanks North Stars are proud to host our annual early-season travel tournament. We look forward to three days of competitive baseball under the Midnight Sun.

Tournament Dates

  • Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Championship Games for each division will be played on Monday (Memorial Day) at 9am and 11.30am.

Division & Field Locations

Games are organized by division across our premier youth baseball facilities in Fairbanks. Please ensure your team arrives at the correct complex for your age group.

DivisionPrimary Field Locations
10UKiwanis Field & Darin Franus Field
202 Wilbur St, Fairbanks 99701
12UOptimist Field & Rankin Field
2nd Avenue & Moore Street, Fairbanks 99701
14UGrowden Park (Fields 4 & 5)
2nd Avenue, Fairbanks 99701

Pro Tip: Fairbanks weather in late May can be unpredictable. We recommend layers for players and fans, as temperatures can shift rapidly between morning and evening sets.


Schedules & Live Results

All tournament brackets, pool play schedules, and real-time score updates are hosted via the official Game Changer Tournament App.

Add your request to join the tournament list here by division:
2026 10U Division
2026 12U Division
2026 14U Division

  • View Full Schedule: GameChanger 10U, 12U, 14U
  • Live Results: Scores will be updated within 30 minutes of the final out for each game.
  • Official game scoring to be completed by home team listed; Click here to learn more about GameChanger tournament scoring;
  • Tournament Scoring contact: Jason Witt (907-460-1925)

Tournament Rules & Logistics

  • Rules: All tournament rules will follow the official rules of the 2026 AK Summer Travel Baseball Tournaments
  • Format: 4-game guarantee.  Pool play Saturday and Sunday; Championships (5th game) Monday.
  • Concessions: Full concessions will be available between the 10U and 12U fields and limited concessions will be available at Growden 4&5 fields. Specialty food trucks will also be parked throughout all fields. No athlete (or fan) will go hungry!
  • Apparel & Raffles: AK Aloha Designs will be on site for sweatshirts, t-shirts & more. North Stars Baseball club will also be selling raffle tickets.
  • Where to Park: Parking for the tournament will be at either the fields or the Goldpanners parking lot (Growden Park | 207 Wilbur St, Fairbanks, AK 99701);
  • Where to Camp: Camping for athletes and their families will be in the Pioneer Park (2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701) parking lot or the Goldpanners parking lot. Please do NOT park campers at the Carlson Center or where food truck/vendors are!

Host Information

For questions regarding registration, weather delays, or local accommodations, please reach out to our tournament committee:

North Stars Baseball Club (northstarsbaseball.com)

Justin Witt (North Stars Baseball Club President)
Phone: (907) 978-7873
Email: info@northstarsbaseball.com 

Anthony Smith (North Stars Baseball Club Vice President)
Phone: (907) 385-7607
Email: info@northstarsbaseball.com

NS 10U Head Coach: Jerry Wilson
NS 12U Head Coach: Justin Witt
NS 14U Head Coach: Scotty Watkins

Emergency Contact: Justin Witt, North Stars Baseball Club President (907-978-7873)
Scoring & Bracket Contact: Jason Witt, North Stars Baseball Club Media Director (907) 460-1925


The North Stars Baseball Club is committed to a philosophy of meticulous organization and excellence in execution. We thank all participating teams for their commitment to sportsmanship and mutual accountability on and off the field.