2025 ISC Legends World Tournament Set to Begin in North Mankato

Brian Eradus • July 17, 2025

North Mankato, MN — July 30 to August 2, 2025
The stage is officially set for the
2025 ISC Legends World Tournament, where some of the most respected and accomplished veterans in the game will compete for the ultimate fastpitch title. Hosted at the renowned Caswell Park, this year’s Legends event promises high-caliber competition, thrilling finishes, and a celebration of the players who continue to define the sport.


Legends Format: Three Pools. One Champion.

Fifteen teams from across North America will open the tournament in three competitive pools:

🔴 Red Pool

  • All Seasons Patriots
  • Parksville Red Sox
  • R & L Kline Farms
  • Bear Creek Storm
  • El Paso The Family

⚪ White Pool

  • Highroad Excavating Northstars
  • Central Illinois Fastpitch
  • Cobourg Force
  • Canada Maccabi
  • Minnesota Aces

🔵 Blue Pool

  • CR Brewers
  • Watertown Hammer Legends
  • Texas Stars
  • Bar Buzz Legends
  • Ostrander Angels

Teams will compete in round-robin pool play, with each game playing a crucial role in determining playoff seeding.


14-Team Legends Playoff Round

Following pool play, all roads lead to the Legends Playoff Round—a 14-game elimination bracket that will decide the 2025 ISC Legends Champion.

Key playoff dates:

  • Friday, August 1: Opening Rounds begin at 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 2 at 9:00 AM: Semifinal Showdowns
  • Saturday, August 2 at 2:30 PM (D2): Championship Game

The top seed from pool play earns a direct berth into the second round, while others will battle through early elimination games for a shot at the title. Each game will be played at Caswell Park, a venue known for its history, quality, and passionate fans.


A Celebration of Fastpitch Legacy

The ISC Legends Division continues to honor and showcase the sport’s long-time contributors—athletes who bring not only skill and power but also wisdom, leadership, and enduring love for the game. The 2025 tournament promises to be one of the most competitive Legends brackets in recent years.

Stay tuned for daily score updates, highlight coverage, and player features throughout the week on ISCFastpitch.com and our social media channels.

By Blair Setford October 6, 2025
At the 2025 ISC World Tournament in North Mankato, MN, the International Softball Congress conducted its annual Board of Directors meeting. The following changes were made: 1. Long-time ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher resigned his position effective at the end of the 2025 ISC World Tournament. The ISC thanks Larry for his years of service. The ISC will continue its search for a new Executive Director to assume the role. In the interim, the duties of Executive Director will be shared amongst several in the organization. 2. Under Regional definitions, players from Oregon and Washington may play in BC in the Canada West region and be considered in-region and players from BC may play in Oregon and Washington in the US West region and be considered in-region. 3. An ad-hoc committee will be appointed to review the ISC World Tournament Host Committee contract to modernize and update the document. 4. A Legends Tournament standing committee will be struck with a mandate to oversee the ISC Legends Championship Tournament. Updated Legends rules for 2026 drafted by the Legends Committee have already been approved by the Board and posted. 5. For ISC World Tournament umpires, travel fees will increase from $2000 to $4000 for contracts starting in 2028. Similarly, game fees will increase by $5 per year starting in 2028. The ISC Umpire-in-Chief will also provide evaluations for umpires working their first ISC World Tournament. As previously announced: • The ISC will welcome Canadian players Jeff Ellsworth and Ian Fehrman, Argentine pitcher Lucas Mata, manager Jeff Borror, former ISC President Dean Oscar and long-time Gremlins sponsor Bruce Tanski to the Hall of Fame at the 2026 Induction Ceremony. For more information on the ISC, please visit www.iscfastpitch.com.
By Blair Setford October 6, 2025
It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of Fred Malatches from Cambridge, Ontario. Fred was not only a very close friend, but also a 4-time ISC World Tournament umpire in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Fred passed away overnight at his home. Fred’s family was so important to him and I know they will miss him dearly. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Randy McLamb ISC Umpire-In-Chief