256
Players
LIVE AB Carolina Festival™
Compete. Rep your team.
Face live arms.
Two days of LIVE AB competition, age-group championships, side events, food, music, and the Champion of Champions Final.
📅 November 23-24, 2026📍 Charlotte Region👥 256 Player Capacity⚾ 8 Age Divisions🏆 Championship Day
Registration OpenSpots filling — 32 per division.
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November 23, 2026 · Charlotte
137
Days
07
Hours
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25
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The Festival
256 Players. One Crown.
Eight age divisions. Two days of competition. One champion will leave with the LIVE AB Crown.
8
Age Divisions
2
Days
1
Crown
Each division targets 32 total players — with 12 pitcher-qualified and 6–8 catcher-capable spots to keep the LIVE AB format safe and fast. Registration is role-balanced, not first-come-first-served for every seat.
Competitions
Official Competitions
Build your own festival experience by competing in multiple events.
Pitchers may hit.Catchers may hit.
Guaranteed Reps
3 Guaranteed LIVE ABs. Top 12 earn the Crown Cut AB. Top 8 advance to Championship Day.
After each hitter completes 3 official LIVE ABs, the top 12 hitters in each age division advance to the Crown Cut Round for one additional LIVE AB. The top 8 hitters after the Crown Cut advance to Championship Day.
The Format
Two Days. Eight Champions. One Crown.
Day 1 · Qualifying Day
Qualifying Day
- Official LIVE AB competitions
- Skills challenges
- Home Run Derby
- Fastest Pitch
- Leaderboards posted
Day 2 · Championship Day
Championship Day
- Elite 8 brackets by age division
- Age Group Championships
- Champion of Champions Final
- Awards ceremony
Age Divisions
Eight divisions. Fair matchups.
Compete against players in your own age group.
9U
10U
11U
12U
13U
14U
15U
16U+
For Families
Why Families Love LIVE AB
Championship Day
Championship Day
The top performers return to compete for age-group titles and the LIVE AB Crown.
Scholarship Award
Champion of Champions Winner receives a Scholarship Award presented by sponsor.
The Road To The Crown
Six steps to the crown.
1
SATURDAY
Qualifiers
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2
TOP 8 ADVANCE
Elite 8 field
↓
3
SUNDAY
Championship Bracket
↓
4
AGE GROUP CHAMPION
One winner per division
↓
5
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Winners face off
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6
LIVE AB CROWN
One player takes the crown
The Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame Begins Here
Every champion starts somewhere. The first players to win the LIVE AB Crown will become part of festival history.
Coming After Festival 2026
Past Champions
Coming After Festival 2026
Records
Coming After Festival 2026
Photos
Coming After Festival 2026
Videos
Coming After Festival 2026
Hall of Fame
Bring The Whole Family
More than a competition.
The LIVE AB Carolina Festival™ is more than competition. It's a weekend experience for the entire baseball community.
Event Schedule Preview
Two days of live reps.
Day 1
Qualifying Day
- Official LIVE AB Competitions
- Skills Challenges
- Home Run Derby
- Fastest Pitch
- Leaderboards Posted
Day 2
Championship Day
- Elite 8 Brackets by Age Division
- Age Group Championships
- Champion of Champions Final
- Awards Ceremony
Event Information
Dates
November 23-24, 2026
Location
Charlotte Region
Capacity
256 Players
Divisions
8 Age Groups (9U–16U+)
Format
Championship Day
FAQs
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