Softball Tournaments
The NFCA's Leadoff Classics gather top collegiate and high school teams from around the country for highly competitive softball action at one site. The Division I Leadoff Classic is currently held annually at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla., while the Division II and III Leadoff Classics alternate every other year at various locations around the country chosen by their respective division’s membership. The NAIA and Junior College Leadoff Classics will be similarly paired and alternate each year at the South Commons Complex in Columbus, Ga. Additionally, we currently endorse high school tournaments in Texas, California, Colorado, and Nebraska.
If you are interested in having the NFCA endorse your high school tournament, please email NFCA High School liaison Dave Hines (dave@nfca.org) for more information.
2026 NFCA Leadoff Classics
Nor Cal High School Leadoff Classic
April 10-11 • Tracy, Calif.
2025 Recap (Champion: Tracy High School)
F.A.N./NFCA High School Leadoff Classic
Aug. 21-22 • Fort Collins, Colo.
2025 Recap (Champion: Harris County High School)
Kaiti Williams Memorial High School Leadoff Classic
Sept. 4-5 • Papillion, Neb.
2025 Recap (Champion: Millard North High School)
NCAA Division I Leadoff Classic presented by MaxBP
February 5-8 • Eddie C. Moore Complex • Clearwater, Fla.
Tournament Central • 2026 Recap (Champion: Tennessee)
Texas High School Leadoff Classic
February 12-14 • Bryan & College Station, Texas
2026 Recap (Champions: Kingwood, Lake Creek)
NAIA Leadoff Classic
February 27-March 1 • South Commons Complex • Columbus, Ga.
Tournament Central • 2026 Recap (Champion: Lindsey Wilson)
NCAA Division III Leadoff Classic presented by MaxBP
March 6-8 • South Commons Complex • Columbus, Ga.
Tournament Central • 2026 Recap (Champion: Berry)
2027 NFCA Leadoff Classics
NCAA Division I Leadoff Classic presented by MaxBP
February 11-14 • Eddie C. Moore Complex • Clearwater, Fla.
Texas High School Leadoff Classic
February 18-20• Bryan & College Station, Texas
2026 Champions: Kingwood, Lake Creek
NJCAA Leadoff Classic
February 26-28 • South Commons Complex • Columbus, Ga.
2025 Champion: Gulf Coast State
NCAA Division III Leadoff Classic presented by MaxBP
March 5-7 • South Commons Complex • Columbus, Ga.
Nor Cal High School Leadoff Classic
April • Tracy, Calif.
F.A.N./NFCA High School Leadoff Classic
August • Fort Collins, Colo.
Kaiti Williams Memorial High School Leadoff Classic
September • Papillion, Neb.
The NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded Leadoff Classic tournaments, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from webinars to awards, to in-person and virtual events, and a National Convention.
Learn more about the NFCA and consider joining over 7,000 coaches today!
