Ripken Baseball announced that it will expand its All-Ripken Games in 2024 by increasing the facilities and tournaments for top individual youth baseball and softball players to compete at Ripken Baseball’s facilities nationwide. It also confirmed that Under Armour will be the All-Ripken Games’ presenting sponsor in 2024, providing participating athletes with custom All-Ripken uniforms and performance wear. 

All-Ripken Games, which debuted in 2023 at four facilities, will host seven baseball and two softball tournaments at six facilities in 2024 starting this April. The season will culminate with the All-Ripken Futures Games in December, featuring the top players of the season. Players must be nominated by their peers and coaches for the opportunity to train the Ripken Way, compete against elite young athletes, and receive the “Big League Experience.”

“The first year of the All-Ripken Games was a massive success, and, with our partners at Under Armour, we are expanding to additional facilities with more tournaments in 2024,” said Ripken Baseball Co-Founder Bill Ripken. “The incredible feedback we received last year has led to a tremendous response for the 2024 nomination process, which is already underway.”

All-Ripken players will be evaluated by Baseball Factory scouts, compete in skills challenges, and play for the All-Ripken Games Tournament Championship, awarded at each location. In addition to receiving uniforms, Under Armour will allow participating players to test new UA products and be included in digital playing cards.

“As a partner of Ripken Baseball, we are committed to inspiring the next generation of athletes through platforms like All-Ripken Games,” said Craig Cummings, VP of Team Sports & Sport Performance at Under Armour. “What they accomplished with All-Ripken Games in only one year is remarkable, and we look forward to helping them take it to the next level in 2024 and beyond.”

2024 All-Ripken Games powered by Under Armour schedule:

  • April 5-7
    • The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC
    • Baseball 8U-12U
  • July 25-28
    • The Ripken Experience Elizabethtown, KY
    • Baseball 8U-14U
    • Softball 10U-16U
  • August 1-4
    • The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC
    • Baseball 8U-14U
  • August 8-11
    • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center in Ohio (a Ripken Baseball facility)
    • Baseball 8U-14U
    • Softball 10U-16U
  • August 15-18
    • The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge, TN
    • Baseball 8U-12U
  • August 29 – September 1
    • The Ripken Experience Aberdeen, MD
    • Baseball 8U-14U
  • December 19-22:
    • All-Ripken Futures Games, showcasing the top baseball players from the 2024 All-Ripken season (8U-14U)
    • Publix Sports Park in Panama City Beach, FL

“The All-Ripken Futures Games in Panama City Beach will be a significant milestone for our athletes,” said Scott Hacker, president of YTH Sports and director of the All-Ripken Games. “This year, players participating in the All-Ripken Games from April to August will have the unique opportunity to be selected as the season’s top performers for the December event. It’s not just a celebration of the year’s accomplishments; it’s a platform for outstanding athletes to gain recognition as the season’s top players.”

Image courtesy Ripken Baseball