# Event Details - **Event Name**: Buddy Ball Baseball – Spring 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: ⚾ Buddy Ball Baseball – Spring 2026 ⚾ Powered by MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports at Gulfport Sportsplex Buddy Ball Baseball is a FREE, inclusive baseball program designed to give children and teens of all abilities the opportunity to experience the joy of the game in a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment. Games are played on the synthetic turf fields (Fields 10 & 11) at Gulfport Sportsplex, with music, announcements, cheering fans, and plenty of smiles. ? Location Gulfport Sportsplex 17200 16th Street, Gulfport, MS ? Game Times (Wednesdays) 5:00 PM – Community Home players 6:00 PM – Players ages 5–12/13 7:00 PM – Players ages 13–14 and older Teams will be created after registration closes. ? Cost & Equipment - FREE to play and volunteer - Players receive a jersey and cap - Volunteers receive jerseys at the Buddy Sports tent (between Fields 10 & 11) - Closed-toe shoes required (cleats allowed, no steel cleats) - Games use plastic bats and soft foam baseballs - Gloves and helmets are optional - Snacks provided after games - Final game night includes medals and a free photo booth ⚾ Game Format - Everyone hits, runs, scores, and plays the field - Balls are hit from a tee or softly pitched - Games last 2–3 innings - Announcer provides music, player introductions, and play-by-play narration ? Volunteers - Volunteers must be age 12 or older - Volunteer hours can be documented upon request - Parents/guardians are required to buddy with players ages 5–9 - If unavailable, the parent must provide a designated buddy - Players ages 5–9 cannot play without a parent or assigned buddy ⚠️ Important Guidelines - Inappropriate or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated - All players and participants must wear shoes and appropriate clothing - Extra parents/guardians not assigned to assist must remain outside the field and dugouts - Please enjoy the games from the stands and cheer on the players ?️ Spring 2026 Schedule Jan 15 – Registration Opens Feb 8 – Registration Closes Game Nights (Wednesdays): March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 – No Games April 15 April 22 April 29 – Final Game Night ? Registration All players and volunteers must register online through the MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports website under the Player & Volunteer Registration tabs. Buddy Ball is about inclusion, encouragement, and fun—because everyone deserves a chance to play ball. ⚾? We look forward to another unforgettable season at Gulfport Sportsplex. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gulfport/buddy-ball-baseball-spring-2026/200029608500109 - **Event Categories**: sports, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029608500109?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=gulfport-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Gulfport - **state**: MS - **country**: United States - **location**: 17200 16th St, Gulfport, MS, United States, Mississippi 39503 - **lat**: 30.4347 - **long**: -89.11983 - **full address**: 17200 16th St, Gulfport, MS, United States, Mississippi 39503 ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Gulfport Sportsplex (https://allevents.in/org/gulfport-sportsplex/15157145) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d6b3225a8bbecccd6d4a377123463013f368bb6d0414113fe43d12368e075636-rimg-w1200-h424-dcd8f6fe-gmir?v=1772338992 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/eb9668137584b3463b2e4de776302378d2049385f6b37abf2da7bfabd81357a2-rimg-w300-h300-dcd8f6fe-gmir?v=1772338992 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 17200 16th St, Gulfport, MS, United States, Mississippi 39503 - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Gulfport Sportsplex - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** sports, art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Buddy Ball Baseball – Spring 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "SportsEvent", "name": "Buddy Ball Baseball – Spring 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d6b3225a8bbecccd6d4a377123463013f368bb6d0414113fe43d12368e075636-rimg-w1200-h424-dcd8f6fe-gmir?v=1772338992", "startDate": "2026-03-04", "endDate": "2026-03-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/gulfport/buddy-ball-baseball-spring-2026/200029608500109", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "17200 16th St, Gulfport, MS, United States, Mississippi 39503", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "17200 16th St, Gulfport, MS 39503-7936, United States", "addressLocality": "Gulfport", "addressRegion": "MS", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "30.4347", "longitude": "-89.11983" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "⚾ Buddy Ball Baseball – Spring 2026 ⚾\n\nPowered by MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports at Gulfport Sportsplex\n\nBuddy Ball Baseball is a FREE, inclusive baseball program designed to give children and teens of all abilities the opportunity to experience the joy of the game in a fun, supportive, and welcoming en", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Gulfport Sportsplex", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/gulfport-sportsplex/15157145", "description": "The Official Page for the City of Gulfport Sportsplex" } ] } ] ```