September PGBA Affiliated Recurring annually

Fall Ball Opener for St. Jude

Alexandria, LA · Johnny Downs Sports Complex · Sat, Sep 26, 2026 to Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Tournament at a glance

Next dates

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 to Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Age groups

7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U

Sanctioning

PGBA Affiliated

Teams

~4

Entry fee

$240/team

Venue

Johnny Downs Sports Complex

The honest overview

Fall Ball Opener for St. Jude

Stub guide. Fall Ball Opener for St. Jude runs out of Alexandria, LA, drawing roughly 4 teams. Travel-guide writeup coming.

Where it's played

Exact venue location: Johnny Downs Sports Complex.

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Weather to plan around

Typical September weather in LA based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals. Pack accordingly.

Avg high

88°F

Avg low

70°F

Avg rain

5.0"

It's hot. Full water bottles for every kid, sunscreen at least SPF 30, and pop-up shade for parents on the sidelines. Expect rain. Pack a poncho and a backup pair of cleats.

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