Senior Softball World Series

Johnson City is once again welcoming senior softball athletes from across the country as Winged Deer Park prepares to host the 2026 International Senior Softball Association (ISSA) Senior Softball World Series from September 9-13.

The five-day tournament will bring competitive senior softball action to Northeast Tennessee, with 44 teams from 13 states competing across multiple age and skill-level divisions. The tournament will feature pool play followed by double-elimination championship brackets, with awards ceremonies following each division’s final game.

Admission to all tournament venues is free, providing an opportunity for local residents and visitors to experience high-level senior softball throughout the week.

The return of the ISSA Senior Softball World Series highlights Johnson City’s ability to welcome large-scale sporting events while showcasing the community as a destination for athletes, families, and fans. Tournament participants will have the opportunity to experience Johnson City’s vibrant downtown, locally owned restaurants, outdoor recreation, and attractions throughout their stay.

The International Senior Softball Association (ISSA) is a not-for-profit corporation organized in 1994 by experienced softball administrators to provide the senior players a voice in the sport and the opportunity to participate in and experience the highest quality world-class tournaments. To learn more about the ISSA, please visit SeniorSoftball.org.

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