Lloyd Hopkins Field – Alton, IL
May 22 – 28, 2026
2026 information below will be updated soon!
Sponsor, Attendance and Travel Information
Official Photographer
Professional sports photographer Richard L. Miller Photography will once again serve as the official photographer of the NCBA Division I World Series. 2026 marks the ninth consecutive year Richard has photographed the event.
Richard will be at every game of the World Series. Because many athletes are competing, not every player or key moment can be captured. Families who would like photos of their athlete should preregister for game coverage so that Richard can intentionally focus on photographing that player throughout the game.
Richard’s photos capture the action, emotion, and moments that define an athlete’s World Series experience — images that will be valued for years to come.
For complete details and to register your athlete, please visit:
Richard L. Miller Photography
https://sports.richardlmillerphotography.com
Attendance and Travel Information
Alton, IL
For more information about Alton and the surrounding area and attractions, check out the official tourism site of Great Rivers & Routes.
Airport
If your trip to the NCBA DI World Series requires you to fly, St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 25 minutes from Alton.
Host Hotel
Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel
3559 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002 | 618-462-1220
The NCBA has set up an exclusive block for all teams, family & friends. $134/night for all room types. Please mention NCBA Division I World Series when calling to alert the front desk you’re with our exclusive room block.
Directions
Plug these addresses into your GPS to help you navigate around Alton during your visit to the NCBA DI World Series:
- Lloyd Hopkins Field – 98 Arnold Palmer Rd
Cottage Hills, Illinois 62018
Tickets
All fans interested in attending the 2025 NCBA DII World Series will need to purchase online tickets prior to arrival. No worries, we still offer day passes and full tournament passes through the online ticketing platform. Should you arrive at the entry gate without an online ticket, you will be directed to this very online ticketing platform as there will be NO ON-SITE TICKET SALES. These new procedures should help with expediting entry into the complex for all spectators.
2025 Game Day Program
The official 2025 NCBA World Series Game day Program will be sold on site for $5. You can see a digital version of the program HERE!
2025 Sponsors
Thank you to the following local sponsors for all their support!
Argosy River Boat Casino, Aries Resort, Alton Memorial Hosptial & Alton Sports Tap!
If interested in 2025 sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]!
Follow Live!
CollClubSports Media will once again be live streaming the NCBA World Series, but this time on the NEW CollClubSports.TV platform.
The CollClubSports.TV platform provides access to both live and archived games which are accessible on your computer, tablet, or phone. Fans will have the opportunity to watch and listen to the live simulcast produced by CollClubSports Media featuring “The Voice of CollClubSports” Ryan Norris. Be sure you subscribe to CollClubSports.TV so that you don’t miss a minute of the National Championship Action.
Additionally, fans can follow the games through a real time statistical game tracker. Follow the LIVE Stat Cast of each NCBA World Series HERE.
Easton Longball Challenge 
Download the NCBA Easton Longball Challenge Rules HERE.
2025 Recap!
It was an exciting event under the lights as the 2025 Easton Longball Challenge took place on Saturday, May 25th at 7pm! Scott Hodinko of Penn State took home the title after a tremendous showing at the plate.
2026 Event (Saturday May 23rd)
Applications to compete in the 2026 NCBA Easton Longball Challenge must be submitted no later than May 1st, 2026 in order to be considered.
Download the ELBC Application HERE
Continue to check back, more information will be added as it becomes available. We look forward to seeing you in Alton!