Following on from a fantastic Open Women's State Championship, Blacktown International Sportspark will host the 2023 Open Men's State Championship this weekend. The Open Men's State Championship will set the stage for an outstanding weekend of softball, with the nine teams competing showcasing the array of softball talent from our junior and senior softballers across the state. 

The following teams will be competing in this year's Open Men's State Championship: 

Central Coast 

Cumberland Nepean 

Georges River 

Hornsby 

Macarthur 

Newcastle 

Orange 

Penrith City 

Southern Districts 

View the full championship draw here. 

What Happened Last Year?

Softball NSW played hosts to the 2022 edition of the Open Men's State Championship at Blacktown International Sportspark. The championship featured seven teams competing across the weekend for the coveted Open Men's State Championship trophy, played under a backdrop of perfect weather for softball. The Grand Final featured both Softball Macarthur and Southern Districts with Softball Macarthur triumphing over Southern Districts 2-1 in a great game of softball, claiming their fourth Open Men's State Championship trophy in a row. 

VENUE INFORMATION - BISP

All players, officials and spectators are required to park in the allocated carpark at the venue. Entry is via Gate A at Blacktown International Sportspark. Entry and exit to the Softball Centre and diamonds will be via the main entry gates only (entry off the main carpark). Please be aware that construction works for the International Centre of Training Excellence (ICTE) behind the Softball Centre may impact parking and ease of access to the Softball carpark.

The canteen and BBQ will be open, with only card-based payments accepted. The coffee van will also be operational at the grounds, next to the entrance on Diamond 1.

The Softball NSW bar will be open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons/evenings, with only card-based payments accepted.

PHOTOGRAPHY & LIVESTREAM

Throughout the duration of the Open Men's State Championship, Softball NSW staff and media volunteers will be on site capturing the event for Softball NSW purposes. In addition, team photos can be undertaken per request. 

All games on Diamond 1 will be live-streamed across the duration of the tournament.

Softball NSW Livestream: Softball NSW - YouTube

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Additional information regarding the event can be found on the Softball NSW website: Open Men's State Championship - Softball NSW

For any further information relating to the event, please contact Softball NSW Events & Facilities Coordinator Aimee Sutton at events@softballnsw.org.au or Softball NSW Media, Marketing and Content Officer Angus Hewitt at media@softballnsw.org.au.