Best of the Best - Texas STATE Championship 

📍 Location: Portland, Texas
🗓 Dates: June 6-10th, 2026

Portland, Texas – A Gulf Coast Baseball Hotspot ⚾🌊

Welcome to Portland, Texas – the rising star of Gulf Coast baseball! With state-of-the-art fields, passionate fans, and a community that lives and breathes the game, Portland has quickly become one of Texas’ most exciting destinations for youth baseball.

This summer, the NCS Texas State Championship  will bring teams from across Texas together for five days of big-time competition.  Add in Portland’s coastal charm, family-friendly vibe, and proximity to Corpus Christi beaches, and you’ve got the perfect stage for a championship experience on and off the field.

Here, baseball isn’t just a game — it’s a celebration. ⚾🔥

Divisions & Pricing

• 5U–18U: All divisions are pay at the plate 

  • Entry Fee: FREE | PAP 

    Participating teams must make a $50.00 non refundable deposit to lock in spot. Deposit will be applied to one umpire fee during event. 

👉 Visit the Divisions tab online for full entry fee details.

💳 Payment Options

• Pay Deposit through the NCS website

• Venmo: @ncstournaments

• Cash App: $ncstournaments
  (Include age division, team name & “Texas State Championship” in the notes)

⚠️ Teams must still register online through NCS even if paying via Venmo or Cash App.

Tournament Format

• 5 Game Guarantee

• 4 Pool Play Games → Single Elimination Playoff

• Most teams play more than 5 games

• Earn 4X NCS Rankings Points

🏆 Awards

• Best of the Best Texas STATE Championship  Awards Package for Champions & Finalists

• Team Banners for Champions & Finalists

⚾ Baseballs Provided

• Up to 2 new baseballs per game provided

• Teams must provide backups once issued baseballs are used, lost, or not returned