PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2026

CVB Contact: Scott Bruscato
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: sbruscato@monroe-westmonroe.org

Dixie Baseball to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in Sterlington

STERLINGTON, La. ─ Dixie Baseball (DBB), Inc.’s 70th Anniversary is set to take place in Sterlington, July 15-22, 2026, at the Sterlington Sports Complex and University of Louisiana Monroe's University Parks.

Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) welcomes six brackets for this year’s celebration: 13U, 15U, Junior Boys, Boys, Pre-Majors and Majors World Series.

Teams from 11 states will compete in the following divisions of the World Series. A total of 62 teams are traveling to Monroe-West Monroe in hopes of winning the title of DBB World Series champions. The tournament will begin on Wednesday at 10 AM and will conclude the following Wednesday at 10 AM. Besides the winners on the field, Ouachita Parish will also see an estimated economic impact of $621,942.38, making this a win for hotels, stores and restaurants.

"It's an honor to host the DBB 70th Anniversary World Series. DBB began in Alexandria, and having the 70th event back in Louisiana is special for many reasons. Discover Monroe-West Monroe is excited to share our attractions and restaurants with the many visitors coming to northeast Louisiana."

About Discover Monroe-West Monroe

Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings and sporting events, creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit https://www.monroe-westmonroe....