Summer Cup Schedule

Blair Setford • June 21, 2023

Summer Cup in North Mankato, MN July 21-23

The Summer Cup pool and bracket draw is here.

 

This event features 8 of the best Men's Fastpitch Teams in the world including the #4 Hill United Chiefs, #6 Circle Tap Dukes, #9 Kegel Black Knights, #11 Omma Tigres, #14 Wander Springs Chippers, and our very own host team, #12 LC Ostrander Norsemen from Lake Crystal MN (ISC May Rankings).

 

This event will be held at Caswell Park in North Mankato MN on July 21-23, 2023.

All games will be streamed live via MuscoVision https://www.muscovision.com/facility/2015

 

NOTE: This is the same venue and streaming service that will host USA Softball's Men's Major tournament on August 3-6, 2023 so make sure you sign up for the 30-day pass so you can watch both tournaments.


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