2025 Summer
International
Championships

Over 30 years of
exciting, competitive
baseball tournaments.

Team Information
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2025 Schedule

Session 1: 7/11 - 7/14
Session 2: 7/17 - 7/20

Coaches Love It!

Teams from around the world and across the US.
Enjoy a diverse cultural experience through baseball.

  • Play against competitive international and
    regional teams
  • Two regional umpires every game
  • NO game time limits
  • NO gate fees or hidden charges

See what teams are saying

"From the whole tournament staff to the community support, an awesome experience for all of the players, coaches and families. The level of competition was outstanding and the hosts were very accommodating. Plus, they also have planned off field activities for the teams. It’s very clear to see why this tournament has been around for many years.

A huge shout out to Tournament Director Dan Malone, and MCYSA President John Streit. Keep up the good work for all of these young athletes and families. I highly recommend this tournament to all of our baseball friends, and have let many International team contacts know about this event."

– Coach Mark Wilson. U.S. World Baseball San Diego

"Shout out to MCYSA for this weekend’s international tournament. Given all the rain that came Sat night and Sunday, they worked hard and got all the games in. We played all 5 guaranteed games plus Silver Bracket playoffs. This was our second time playing in this tournament and we definitely recommend it."

– Michael Spataro. Dunham Bulls, Chicago

"The tournament was absolutely phenomenal, especially given the weather. Staff and crew were great. Would highly recommend to anyone."

– Russ Rommelfanger. Munster Bombers, Munster, IN

"This was my third year at the MCYSA International Championship and it was by far the best tournament experience I have ever had. This was my first time attending the “Opening Ceremony” and won’t be my last. The players and parents thought it was cool to march into Lippold in front of the crowd, and the celebrations and recognitions were great, but the Anthems of the different countries put it over the top. The players and parents are still talking about how awesome it was to be a part of it!

The competitiveness of this tournament was another great quality. No game time limits meant most games went the whole seven innings. No games stopped short in the middle of an inning because of the tick of the clock and coaches were challenged to manage their pitchers’ innings. WOW! It was like playing real baseball!"

– Eric Smith. Midwest Halos, Muskego, WI

"Probably the best 11U-15U tournament in the State of Illinois. It’s by far my favorite local tournament of the season."

– Michael Tumpane. Canes Illinois Gold

"The goodwill, camaraderie, and culture of the tournament are fantastic. If one were to set out to do what you guys have done over the years, I don't believe a better path could be envisaged. All in the framework of real baseball without time limits or tiebreakers. It's one heck of an experience to take a team up against a foreign national team. We were privileged to do so and I sincerely hope to give more local teams the chance to have a similar experience."

– Ernie Smith. Lake in the Hills Thunder Gold

    Tournament Alumni

    Eloy Jiminez - MCYSA Alum

    Eloy Jimenez
    Baltimore Orioles

    Tucker Barnhart - McHenry County Youth Sports Association Alum

    Heliot Ramos
    San Francisco Giants, 2024 All-Star

    Andrew Benintendi - MCYSA Alum

    Andrew Benintendi
    Chicago White Sox

    Nick Martini - McHenry County Youth Sports Association Alum

    Nick Martini
    Cincinnati Reds

    Heliot Ramos - MCYSA Alum

    Bobby Miller
    Los Angeles Dodgers

    Quinn Priester - MCYSA Alum

    Quinn Priester
    Boston Red Sox

    Announcements

    Japan Little Senior Baseball Association at the MCYSA Tournament

    The Japan Little Senior Baseball Association selects one team from 25,000 junior high school students to play at the MCYSA 15U Summer International Championships each year. They have committed to play in session #2 in 2025.

    Beisbol.org from Brazil at the McHenry County Youth Sports Association Tournament

    Brazil’s Beisbol.org Has been a consistent tournament participant for many years. They have committed to play at 15U in both sessions in 2025.

    The Maceteros from Puerto Rico at the MCYSA tournament

    The Maceteros from Puerto Rico had teams at 11U, 13U and 15U in our 2024 tournament. The Maceteros won their first MCYSA tournament in 1998 (photo above).

    The McHenry County Youth Sports Association (MCYSA) has been hosting the Summer International Championships since 1993. We are a community-based volunteer not-for-profit organization that takes great pride in hosting this event each year. Participation by high caliber international clubs provides a unique opportunity for participating teams to play world-class baseball and while enjoying a special cultural experience. Join us! We look forward to sharing time enjoying the game we love.

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