The Babe Ruth League (BRL) announced today that it has selected Wichita, Kansas, as the host city for the 2025 Midwest Plains Regional Tournament. This annual event will be held July 23-27, 2025, at the Genesis Sports Complex, just west of Wichita in Goddard and will feature teams across age divisions 8U to 16U.
“We are thrilled to bring the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament to Wichita in 2025,” said Tim Kuntz, Midwest Plains Regional commissioner of the Babe Ruth League. “The top-notch facilities, welcoming spirit and array of attractions make it the perfect location for our tournament. We look forward to an exciting week of baseball and community engagement.”
The Midwest Plains region consists of: Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and two provinces of Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
This tournament marks the first time the Babe Ruth League will host a large format tournament in Wichita and in the state of Kansas. “Hosting the Babe Ruth League’s Midwest Plains Regional Tournament is a significant honor for Wichita,” said Josh Howell, vice president of sports development at Visit Wichita. “We are excited to welcome the athletes, families, coaches and fans to Wichita, a city known for its central location in the Heart of the Country, its hospitality and passion for sports. In addition to Wichita’s central location, top-notch facilities and welcoming Midwest spirit, athletes and fans will find plenty to do in between games. From world-class museums and attractions and unique downtown districts to behind-the-scenes animal experiences to family-friendly dining, there’s lots to love in Wichita.”
The Genesis Sports Complex in Goddard is a premier venue, offering state-of-the-art fields and multiple, well-maintained baseball diamonds, ample seating and modern amenities. “Genesis Sports Complex is honored to host the 2025 Babe Ruth League Midwest Plains Regional Tournament,” said Scott Martin, general manager of Genesis Sports Complex. “Our facility is designed to provide an exceptional experience for everyone involved, and we are excited to welcome the teams and their supporters to Wichita for an unforgettable tournament.”
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About Visit Wichita
Visit Wichita markets the greater Wichita area and advocates for the city as a destination, increasing travel and tourism as a key economic driver for the city, county, region and state. Visit Wichita is led by President and CEO Susie Santo, and in 2022 travel and tourism contributed more than $1.5 billion in economic impact to the greater Wichita area.
About Babe Ruth League
The Babe Ruth League is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to developing better citizens by providing properly supervised baseball and softball programs for players ages 4 to 18.
