The School Sport Australia Baseball Championships 2026 run from Sunday, April 26 to Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Barratt Reserve, West Beach Diamond Sports SA.
The 18 Years & Under Mixed tournament is hosted by School Sport South Australia, with six states and territories competing: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA.
Live scoring is available through the GameChanger app for the duration of the event. The championship does not offer age dispensation, and all participants must be 18 years or under.
School Sport Australia Baseball Championships 2026 – Full Schedule by Day
Times below are shown in Adelaide local time (ACST). Use the GameChanger app for live results and any mid-tournament schedule updates.
The following table covers all 15 matches visible across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the three confirmed days of the tournament from the official schedule.
| Date | Match | Time (ACST) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon April 27 | ACT vs VIC | 9:30 AM |
| Mon April 27 | ACT vs QLD | 12:00 PM |
| Mon April 27 | VIC vs WA | 12:15 PM |
| Mon April 27 | QLD vs WA | 2:45 PM |
| Mon April 27 | NSW vs SA | 6:00 PM |
| Tue April 28 | QLD vs SA | 9:45 AM |
| Tue April 28 | SA vs VIC | 12:15 PM |
| Tue April 28 | QLD vs NSW | 12:30 PM |
| Tue April 28 | VIC vs NSW | 3:00 PM |
| Tue April 28 | WA vs ACT | 6:00 PM |
| Wed April 29 | NSW vs ACT | 9:45 AM |
| Wed April 29 | WA vs NSW | 12:15 PM |
| Wed April 29 | ACT vs SA | 12:30 PM |
| Wed April 29 | SA vs WA | 3:00 PM |
| Wed April 29 | VIC vs QLD | 6:00 PM |
Thursday, April 30 (Day 5)
Fixtures to be confirmed. Expect a continuation of round-robin games based on team pairings not yet played.
Friday, May 1 (Day 6)
Fixtures to be confirmed. Typically final round-robin fixtures and initial placement playoff games.
Saturday, May 2 (Day 7)
Finals day. Placement playoffs and the Gold Medal game will be scheduled for the final day of the tournament, leading to the crowning of the 2026 SSA 18U Mixed Baseball champions.
Venue: Barratt Reserve, West Beach
Barratt Reserve is the home of Diamond Sports SA and is the primary baseball and softball complex in Adelaide. Located at West Beach, the venue is roughly 8 km west of the Adelaide CBD and within 10 minutes of Adelaide Airport.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue Name | Barratt Reserve, West Beach Diamond Sports SA |
| Suburb | West Beach, South Australia 5024 |
| Distance from Adelaide CBD | Approximately 8 km |
| Distance from Adelaide Airport | Approximately 5 km |
| Nearest Public Transport | Bus routes along West Beach Road |
How to Follow Live Scores
The tournament will use the GameChanger app for live scoring and play-by-play updates. Fans and parents can download GameChanger through the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for the “SSA 2026” team feeds to follow specific state sides throughout the week.
Participating States
| State / Territory | Team Name |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT SSA 2026 |
| New South Wales | NSW SSA 2026 |
| Queensland | QLD SSA 2026 |
| South Australia | SA SSA 2026 |
| Victoria | VIC SSA 2026 |
| Western Australia | WA SSA 2026 |
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Conclusion: SSA Baseball Championships 2026
The School Sport Australia Baseball Championships 2026 deliver a week of elite junior baseball from six states and territories at West Beach Diamond Sports SA.
With round-robin fixtures running Monday through Friday and the Gold Medal game on Saturday, May 2, the 2026 edition continues a national schools competition that has run since 1989.
Live scores are available on GameChanger throughout the tournament.
