2017 MSBL/MABL World Series FAQ1. What is the MSBL World Series?
The largest adult amateur baseball tournament in the world. Consistently
attracting over 315 teams per year. There are age groups from 18+ to 73+
including a 50+ team Father/Son division.
2. When is it for 2017?
WEEK #170+ Wood Bat SAT – FRI OCT. 14 – 20
SAT – FRI OCT. 14 – 2050+ Wood Bat Divisions SUN – FRI OCT. 15 – 20
OCT. 15 – 20 35+ Wood Bat Divisions MON – SAT OCT. 16 – 21
OCT. 16 – 2118+ Wood Bat Divisions WED – SUN OCT. 18 – 22
OCT. 18 – 22 WEEK #255+ Wood Bat Divisions SAT – THU OCT. 21 – 26
OCT. 21 – 26 65+ Wood Bat Divisions SAT – FRI OCT. 21 – 27
OCT. 21 – 27 40+ Wood MON – SAT OCT. 23 – 28
MON – SAT OCT. 23 – 2874+ Wood MON – FRI OCT. 23 – 27
MON – FRI OCT. 23 – 27 Father-Son Divisions (3) THU – SUN OCT. 26 – 29
OCT. 26 – 29 WEEK #345+ Wood Bat Divisions MON – SAT OCT. 30 – NOV. 4
OCT. 30 – NOV. 4 60+ Wood Bat Divisions MON – SAT OCT. 30 – NOV. 4
OCT. 30 – NOV. 4 25+ Wood Bat Divisions WED – SUN NOV. 1 – 5
NOV. 1 – 5 3. Where is it and what fields do we play on?
The tournament is held in Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding areas. All
games are played on Spring Training Complexes and Stadiums of the following
MLB teams: California Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, Kansas
City Royals, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland
Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado
Rockies and San Francisco Giants.
Men’s Senior Baseball League 2017 World Series Tournament headquarters
are at Tempe Diablo Stadium, home of the California Angels.
4. Who is invited?
All MSBL/MABL members are invited to participate in the World Series. There is
no need to qualify ahead of time. In the past we have entertained yearly 10
teams from Canada, 6 teams from Australia (every other year), 3 from St.
Thomas and 2 from Holland and for 2017, 1 team from Scotland.
5. How much is it to play?
Costs vary by division and by number of guaranteed games.
Division Number ofNumber ofCost per Player
Number ofNumber ofCost per PlayerCompetitive DivisionsGuaranteed Games18+ Wood 3 5 $189
3 5 $18925+ Wood 4 5 $189
4 5 $18935+ Wood 2 6 $207
2 6 $20740+ Wood 1 6 $207
1 6 $20745+ Wood 3 6 $207
3 6 $20750+ Wood 3 6 $207
3 6 $20755+ Wood 4 6 $207
4 6 $20760+ Wood 4 6 $207
4 6 $20765+ Wood 3 5 $189
3 5 $18970+ Wood 2 5 $189
2 5 $18973+ Wood 1 5 $165
1 5 $165Father/Son5 4 $165
5 4 $1656. How do I get there and where do we stay?
Phoenix/Sky Harbor airport is the most convenient hub for the World Series.
MSBL Travel, www.msbltravel.com, offers over 30 different properties in the
valley area at all price points and accommodation styles including hotels, motels
and condo properties.
7. What do we get if we win?
All championship teams receive professional, championship rings that are
personalized with last name, position, number and team name.
Other awards include finalist jackets, Award Shirts, professional bat bags and
others. In some divisions, a second championship is provided.
8. Where do I get more information?
You can contact our national office at:
631-753-6725
info@msblnational.com
visit our website at www.msblnational.com.
