Welcome to the 2026 Concordia Kickoff Classic home page!
This year we have a record 25 softball teams participating and more than 60 games scheduled for the first time in our tournament's history!
Below you will find links to our tournament schedule, ticket prices, tournament history, directions and more.
Whether you are visiting in person or following the action online, we hope you have a great experience with us here in Southern California!
Reminder: ALL Tournament Games are at Orange County Great Park in Irvine - and *NOT* on Concordia's campus.
Parking is FREE at the Great Park
REMEMBER - **YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME!*
IMPORTANT: Just like last year, we do NOT accept cash or credit card at the gate entrance for tickets during the tournament.
All fans must purchase tickets online (using their credit card) through our CUI Hometown Ticketing link below.
We encourage you to buy your tickets in advance as you will be required to show proof of purchase upon entering the tournament grounds.
Thank you for your support of NCAA DII Softball!
- CUI Athletics
2026 Tournament Program *COMING SOON*
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Parking is FREE at the Great Park
Great Park Map: Click
HERE
We encourage you to use the main parking lot (Parking lot #6) located off of Skyhawk Road. If you are coming from the 5 freeway or the 133, you can take either Marine Way or Great Park Boulevard to reach the Skyhawk entrance. Follow signs for the Softball complex entrance.
Note: All Games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are NOT on CUI's campus.
ALL GAMES are at nearby Great Park in Irvine, Calif. about a 15 minute drive from our university.
All five CUI home games during this three-day tournament will be hosted in the Stadium just like last year.
Eight other neutral games are also scheduled to be featured in the Stadium.
All games in the Stadium will be live streamed (Small purchase required) and free live stats will be provided with a PA Announcer.
We also plan to utilize the videoboard for games held in the stadium.
The four surrounding fields are directly next to the Stadium and we plan to have free live stats for those contests.
Directions to Great Park | CUI Visitor's Guide
