PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2026

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

Two Sporting Events Set to Bring in Teams to Ouachita Parish from Across Several States

MONROE, La. ― Two separate sporting events are happening May 16 – May 17, 2026, in Ouachita Parish.

The Louisiana State Games is hosting its 2026 Games Track and Field Championships at Brown Stadium on University of Louisiana Monroe’s campus on May 16. The championship is welcoming teams from seven states to participate.

Louisiana United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Fastpitch Softball is hosting the Spring Super Regional – 6X Points!! from May 16 – May 17, 2026, at the Ouachita Sportsplex and ULM University Park. The teams include 12 & Under Open, 10 & Under Open and 8 & Under Open.

This two-day tournament offers daily admission:

- $10 per person per day
- Kids 8 & Under are Free
- 3 Coach Passes given at gate
- All Players are free

Both events have a combined estimated economic impact of $225,660.25.


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.org/