SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below are upcoming events and information on how to learn more.
NCAA Women’s College World Series
Date: May 30–June 6, 2019
Venue: USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Event description:The top eight teams in NCAA Division I softball return to the “Softball Capital of the World” to compete in the 2019 NCAA Women’s College World Series. Fans from across the country will descend upon Oklahoma City for this annual event televised on the ESPN networks.
Number of athletes/participants: Eight Division I programs
Number of spectators (In venue and online): Over 80,000 in venue, average of 984,000 viewers across 14 televised games.
Link for Event Information: https://www.ncaa.com/championships/softball/d1
Streamed/Broadcast Information: https://www.ncaa.com/championships/softball/d1
Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament – Men’s National Team
Date: May 31–June 2, 2019
Venue: Sunset Park, Kimberly, Wisconsin
Event description:The USA Softball Men’s National Team continues preparations for the 2019 international season at the Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament. The U.S. is expected to take on World No. 1 New Zealand Black Sox.
Number of athletes/participants: 16 teams. Team USA will have 18 athletes
Link for Event Information: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/team-usa/mens-fast-pitch
Streamed/Broadcast Information: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/team-usa/mens-fast-pitch
USA Rugby Club National Championships
Date: June 1–2, 2019
Venue: Fortress Obetz, Columbus, Ohio
Event description:USA Rugby’s Club National Championships is comprised of 10 of the best 15-a-side club rugby teams from across the United States. Men’s and women’s teams from multiple divisions match up in championship finals over two competition days. Future and former Eagles of the USA Rugby National Teams compete in the event, which serves an integral role in the development of talent bound for the world stage.
Number of athletes/participants: 300
Number of spectators: 2,500
When is the event up for bid again? 2020 is currently open for bids
What is the bid deadline? December 31, 2019
Link for Event Information: https://www.usarugby.org/club-championships/
Streamed/Broadcast Information: Streamed live on Flo Rugby
Here are additional upcoming national and international events where U.S. athletes will be competing: