COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West, in partnership with the Arizona Sport and Entertainment Commission, will host the 2025 Credit Union 1 Baseball Championship at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. The agreement marks the first time the MW baseball tournament will be held on a neutral field and in the state of Arizona.
“Hosting the baseball championship in a first-class venue like Sloan Park is a tremendous opportunity for the Mountain West, our baseball student-athletes and our fanbase,” said MW Commissioner Gloria Nevarez. “We thank Visit Mesa, Justin Piper of the Chicago Cubs, and Nikki Balich-Cammarata with the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission for their continued support and dedication to making this a premier event for our student-athletes.”
The six-team double elimination format begins on Wednesday, May 21, with the No. 3 seed facing the No. 6 seed. The second game will feature the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds.
“The Mountain West Conference belongs in Arizona,” added Nikki Balich-Cammarata, Executive Director of the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission. “With its schools’ proximity, competitive spirit, and strong fan base, Arizona is the ideal stage for its championships. From hosting MW Tennis in Oro Valley to launching the Arizona Bowl in Tucson, our partnership has only grown. Bringing the MW Baseball Championship to Sloan Park strengthens that bond, driving tourism and showcasing Arizona as a top sports destination.
We are proud to support Commissioner Nevarez and the MW in creating unforgettable experiences for student-athletes. Special thanks to Lance Fite from Visit Mesa and Justin Piper and the Cubs at Sloan Park for their incredible support in making this happen.”
On Thursday, the top two seeded teams square off with the winners from Wednesday. The winners of Thursday’s first two contests advance to Friday, while the losing teams battle in elimination games. The MW champion will be crowned on Saturday, May 24, earning the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
“The Chicago Cubs look forward to welcoming the Mountain West Conference and the participating teams to Sloan Park and Mesa, Arizona, to crown the 2025 MW baseball champion,” said Justin Piper, General Manager of Sloan Park.
The 2025 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Baseball Championship is set for May 21-24 at Sloan Park. Ticket information will be available in April.
