Ballparks of America

What Ballparks of America does

Ballparks of America is a privately held youth baseball tournament destination and stay-and-play resort located on a 70-acre, 1.2 million square foot campus in Branson, Missouri. The facility features five two-thirds-scale replica fields modeled after iconic Major League ballparks (St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Kansas City, Brooklyn) with synthetic turf, professional scoreboards, sports lighting for night play until midnight, sunken dugouts, and reclaimed seats from historic MLB stadiums. On-campus team suites provide bunk-bed accommodations, pro-style lockers, private showers, and key-card access, allowing teams to stay on-property throughout tournament weeks. The campus additionally includes multiple dining outlets (Double Play Cafe, Grounders, Sweet Spot Ice Cream, Bullpen Concessions), entertainment amenities (laser tag, glow mini golf, escape rooms, batting cages), and a Pro Shop.

The company generates revenue through a diversified mix of tournament registration fees (multi-installment payment schedules totaling thousands per team), mandatory team suite and lodging minimums with unmet-rooms penalty fees, on-campus food and beverage, branded retail, gate admission fees, and sponsorship packages. Its primary customer segments are youth travel baseball teams aged 11U-14U (core) and 13U-18U (expanding) plus their families, competing in weeklong (6-game guaranteed) and 5-day (5-game guaranteed) tournament formats from Memorial Day through August. Distribution combines direct registration through the EventConnect platform, channel partnerships with third-party tournament organizers (GMB, Game 7 Baseball, H.O.A.T.), and governance-body relationships including hosting the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series since 2017 and the Babe Ruth League 13-16U and 16-18U World Series beginning in 2026.

Ballparks of America was acquired in 2021 by four Springfield, Missouri businessmen and is operationally managed by Sports Facilities Management (SFM) as part of the SFM Network. A related natural-grass facility, Sho-Me Baseball on Table Rock Lake, has been integrated into the Ballparks of America family. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, with seasonal and internship roles supplementing year-round staff.

Name

Ballparks of America

Legal name

Ballparks of America

Website

https://ballparksofamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ballparks of America is a privately held youth baseball tournament destination in Branson, Missouri, featuring five two-thirds-scale MLB replica fields, on-campus team suites, and integrated dining and entertainment amenities, serving youth travel baseball teams (primarily 11U-18U) and their families through weeklong stay-and-play tournaments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Tournament Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC), Baseball & Softball Leagues (MPAKAAAC)

Keywords

• Youth baseball tournaments
• Sports tourism destination
• Stay-and-play baseball
• Tournament facility rentals
• Youth sports hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Branson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tournament Registration Fees: Teams pay registration fees for weeklong tournaments (6-game format) and 5-day tournaments (5-game format). Registration payment schedule: $1,000 deposit upon registration, $3,000 due November 30, $3,000 due January 30, remaining balance due April 1.
2. Team Suite Accommodations: Teams stay in pro-style on-campus suites. Teams may check into team suite starting at 3:00 PM on Saturday of tournament week. Minimum 8 hotel room nights must be booked by families per night of tournament.
3. On-Campus Retail and Merchandise: Pro Shop sells Ballparks branded apparel, hats, custom team gear, and souvenirs. Tournament t-shirts available for pre-purchase on EventConnect portal.
4. Food and Beverage: On-campus dining at Double Play Cafe restaurant, Grounders coffee and smoothie bar, Sweet Spot Ice Cream and Candy Shop, and Bullpen Concessions. Players receive multi-day passes to nearby water park.
5. Hotel/Lodging Partnerships: Unmet-rooms fees for teams not meeting minimum hotel bookings: Weeklong tournaments $1,200, 5-day tournaments $1,000, Global Games (4-day) $800.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ballparks of America operates a 70-acre youth baseball tournament destination in Branson, Missouri, featuring five two-thirds-scale MLB replica fields (St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Kansas City, Brooklyn) with synthetic turf, professional scoreboards, and reclaimed seats from historic ballparks. The core offering is a weeklong stay-and-play tournament experience that combines on-campus team suites, dining, entertainment, and family vacation amenities for 11U-14U travel baseball teams.

Product overview

Ballparks of America is a world-class youth baseball tournament destination and residential facility in Branson, Missouri. Its core product is the weeklong stay-and-play tournament experience centered on five two-thirds-scale MLB replica fields (St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Kansas City, Brooklyn) and on-campus team suites. The offering is organized as a unified residential tournament product (summer tournaments) augmented by partner weekend tournaments (GMB, Game 7 Baseball, H.O.A.T., Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken), campus food/entertainment amenities, skills competitions and Home Run Derby, Ballparks After Dark programming, and coordinated lodging services. The entire team registration, scheduling, and hotel booking workflow is managed through EventConnect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weeklong Summer Baseball Tournaments

Quantifiable outcome

• Memorial Day to August (10 weeks of tournaments)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Travel Baseball Rankings (TBR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 October 2023TBR hosts Mid-South Elite National Championship at Sho-Me Baseball facility. Known for state and national travel team rankings. Part of TBR National Points Race.
• A-GAME BeveragescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2023Official Sports Hydration Beverage partnership. A-GAME provides electrolyte-infused hydration beverages for athletes. MLB legends Bo Jackson and Johnny Damon make appearances. Partnership for 2024-2025 seasons.
• Silver Dollar CitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner attraction providing discounts and experiences for Ballparks of America families. Silver Dollar City voted America's best theme park for 2026.
• USA BaseballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing baseball expertise and connections.
• RawlingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial baseball equipment partner.
• Cooperstown BatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood bat partner for Ballparks of America.
• TritonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquipment partner listed in the partner section.
• OakleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyewear and apparel partner.
• BaseballismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaseball apparel brand partner.
• Hi-Cast Sports NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports media network partnership for tournament coverage and promotion.
• Cold Stone CreameryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIce cream partner providing treats for campus.
• White Water BransoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWater park partner providing multi-day passes for players. Discounts for families.
• BJ's TrophyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrophy and awards partner for tournaments.
• GMB (Go Play Baseball)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpring tournament schedule of youth baseball events at Ballparks of America. Multiple weekends across March, April, and early May. Multiple age groups.
• Game 7 BaseballcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInvitational-style spring tournaments with national-caliber competition at Ballparks of America.
• Heart of America Tournaments (H.O.A.T.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAABC sanctioned tournaments at Ballparks of America including Pee Wee Reese, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle divisions.
• Babe Ruth League / Cal Ripken BaseballcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost of Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series since 2017 and Babe Ruth 13-16U and 16-18U World Series (2026). Premier youth baseball organization.
• Thousand Hills VacationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacation rental partner offering lodging options next to campus, on the golf course, and on Table Rock Lake.
• Element HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand-new hotel next door to campus for team families.
• Westgate Branson WoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResort lodging option near campus.
• SFM Network / Sports Facilities ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBallparks of America is a member of the SFM Network, the nation's largest and fastest growing network of sports facilities, operated by industry-leader Sports Facilities Management.
• OC SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Headwear partner for Ballparks of America.
• ChampionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApparel partnership announcement for Ballparks of America.
• Sho-Me BaseballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric baseball training and tournament facility on Table Rock Lake shores. Recently revitalized, part of Ballparks of America family. Hosted TBR Mid-South Elite National Championship.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association): Governing body that sanctions and operates youth baseball, softball, and multi-sport tournaments nationally. Comparable event-driven GTM in the same youth baseball customer base.
• Ripken Experience: Operates destination youth baseball tournament complexes in Myrtle Beach and Pigeon Forge with on-site lodging and pro-style fields. Closest direct competitor to Ballparks of America's stay-and-play model.
• Cooperstown All Star Village: Run-and-gun youth baseball tournament destination in Oneonta, NY with on-site housing and themed fields. Competes for the same travel-ball family segment in a different region.
• Triple Crown Sports: Operates youth baseball and softball tournaments across multiple U.S. venues with family-vacation programming. Competes directly for travel-ball team registrations and tournament hosting.
• Game 7 Baseball: Operates invitational youth baseball tournaments hosted at venues including Ballparks of America. Peer/partner hybrid that competes for premium travel-team weekends.
• Perfect Game: Largest U.S. youth baseball showcase and tournament operator, running hundreds of events annually. Overlaps with Ballparks of America on premium travel tournament experiences and recruiting showcases.
• Go Play Baseball (GMB): Runs spring youth baseball event schedules at venues such as Ballparks of America. Directly comparable tournament-operator peer serving the same travel-ball teams.

Emerging players

• USA Baseball National Training Complex: Federation-run youth baseball training and tournament facility in Cary, NC. Comparable high-end amateur venue with national governing-body affiliation.
• Baseball Factory: Operates player-development showcases and tournaments for youth baseball. Partial overlap on premium showcase programming, but smaller destination footprint than Ballparks of America.

Others

• Easton Sports / Easton Field: Major baseball equipment brand and equipment-park sponsor adjacent to the youth tournament ecosystem. Comparable as an ecosystem partner (Rawlings, Easton, Champion patterns visible in BoA's stack) rather than a direct venue competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BallparksofAmerica
• Instagraminstagram.com/BOABASEBALL
• TikToktiktok.com/@boabaseball
• Xx.com/boabaseball

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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