The Grind Series
AUGUST 22–23, 2026
Walker Road Park and Loyce E Harpe Park
Tampa, FL 33805
Earn it. Compete. 50 & Over Softball Tournament — $300 per team. One goal. One weekend. One champion.
- 4 Guaranteed GamesPool Play + Bracket
- Team Awards1st & 2nd Place
- Great Competition50+ to 80+ Divisions
- 50+ to 80+Age Divisions
Schedule Coming SoonSchedules are generally released about 4–5 days before the tournament. Managers will be notified.
Teams Registered
24 Teams RegisteredRegistration OpenRegistration Deadline: August 17, 2026
Last Updated
August 16, 2026
50s Division — 18 Teams
Confirmedold guns50s Division- ConfirmedC3 Skid50s Division
ConfirmedBangers 5050s Division
Confirmedmavericks50s Division
Confirmedx men50s Division
+13 more in this division
60s Division — 6 Teams
- ConfirmedTRT Softball 65s60s Division
- ConfirmedTeam Florida60s Division
- ConfirmedStonewater Grill60s Division
Confirmedamerican towing60s Division- ConfirmedSuncoast60s Division
+1 more in this division
Tournament at a Glance
Dates
AUGUST 22–23, 2026
Saturday – Sunday
Divisions
50+, 60+
Location
Walker Road Park and Loyce E Harpe Park
Tampa, FL
Format
Pool Play +
Single Elimination
Awards
1st & 2nd Place
Team Awards
Entry Fee
$300 per team
Tournament Overview
The The Grind Series is one of our most popular tournaments of the year! Enjoy two days of high-level competition at Walker Road Park and Loyce E Harpe Park with 4 guaranteed games, team awards, and a great experience on and off the field.
- 4 Guaranteed Games
- Pool Play followed by Single Elimination
- Team Awards for 1st & 2nd Place
- Great competition in every division
- Top-notch facilities and amenities
- Food, vendors, and good times
Entry & Deadlines
- Team Entry Fee$300 per team
- Registration DeadlineAugust 17, 2026
- Roster DeadlineJune 24, 2026
- Payment DeadlineJune 22, 2026Payment due at time of registration.
Tournament Schedule Preview
Saturday, June 27
- 7:00 AMCheck-In & Warm Up
- 8:00 AMGame 1
- 10:00 AMGame 2
- 12:00 PMLunch Break
- 1:30 PMGame 3
Sunday, June 28
- 8:00 AMBracket Play Begins
- 10:00 AMBracket Games
- 12:00 PMBracket Games
- 2:00 PMChampionship Games
- 4:00 PMAwards Ceremony
*Schedule is tentative and may change based on final number of teams.
Divisions
- 50+Players born 1976 or earlier
- 60+Players born 1966 or earlier
Hotels & Lodging
Team rates may be available — mention "Above the Dirt"Hampton Inn Lakeland
4.2 mi (863) 555-0142
Free breakfast · Pool · Team rate available
Book NowParking
Ample parking available at all fields.
Concessions
Food and drinks available all weekend.
Restrooms
Located throughout the complex.
Vendors
Visit our vendor village for gear and more!