The NCBA is excited to announce that we have signed a 2 year extension to bring our World Series back to Lloyd Hopkins field in Alton, IL for both 2027 and 2028!
“We have been proud to call Alton home since 2023 as our continued partnership is a testament to the incredible experience the community provides for our players, coaches, families, and fans. Our goal is always to deliver a first-class World Series experience both on & off the field. We’re excited to continue building on what we have created in Alton & look forward to welcoming NCBA teams from across the country to the area for two more years of championship baseball, great competition & memorable experiences.” – Eric Curitore, Vice President of Baseball Operations
“The Alton River Dragons in partnership with The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau are proud to announce the return of the NCBA Division 1 & 2 World Series to Alton for the next 2 years. We’ve had a very successful 4 year run with the NCBA & couldn’t be happier to welcome them back. The NCBA is a 1st class organization with an amazing staff. We are so excited they have chosen Alton as their host city for the Nat’l Championship events & are excited to showcase the Riverbend area to the teams & their families coming to Alton. We invite everyone to come out & enjoy some fantastic baseball in May of 2027!!”- Steve Marso, Owner of the Alton River Dragons.
“We are thrilled to welcome the NCBA Division I and Division II championships back to Alton in 2027 and 2028. Securing this two-year commitment is a tremendous win for Alton and the Great Rivers & Routes region and reinforces our growing reputation as a destination for competitive sports tourism. These championships bring athletes, coaches, families and fans into our community—filling hotel rooms, supporting local restaurants and businesses, and generating meaningful economic impact. We value our partnership with NCBA and look forward to building on the success of these events at Lloyd Hopkins Field over the next two years.” – Cory Jobe, President and CEO Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau
The 2027 DI World Series will take place from May 28 – June 3. We look forward to seeing you there!
For all of the latest information on the 2027 DI World Series and city of Alton, please check out our World Series page HERE.
(Lloyd Hopkins Field pictured below via a drone shot from behind centerfield. Lloyd Hopkins is the home field of the Alton River Dragons, a collegiate summer league team that plays in the Prospect League. Lloyd Hopkins has been the host of the NCBA DI & DII World Series since 2023.)
