Gopher Classic

The Northwest Association of Umpires is proud to partner with Jim Peck to announce the 2026 Minnesota Gopher Classic Legion Baseball Tournament, to be held Friday July 10, 2026 - Tuesday July 14, 2026. 

The Gopher Classic was founded by Jim Peck at Excelsior Legion in 1977 and has developed into the largest American Legion baseball tournament in the United States, with 96 teams competing at 16 sites across the Twin Cities area and greater Minnesota.

Northwest Umpires and Jim Peck invite your team to enter the 48th annual Gopher Classic.

Team Application

Preferred registration deadline is November 15, 2025.

Check here again in early December 2025 for updates on host sites and schedules.