15U National Team Identification Process
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2026 WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup
Dates: September 25 - October 4
Location: Mérida, Mexico
ELIGIBILITY
Athletes born Jan. 1, 2011 or later are eligible for the 2026 15U National Team.
SELECTION PROCESS
In 2026, USA Baseball 15U National Team Training Camp will include a minimum of 44 players. These 44 athletes will be identified through the USA Baseball National Team Identification Series (NTIS), 13U/14U Athlete Development Program (ADP), National Team Championships, as well as recommendations from scouts and coaches from the professional and amateur baseball community. USA Baseball will publicize the final roster through a press release to USABaseball.com, at @USABaseball on Instagram and Facebook, and @USABaseball15U on X.
To be considered for the 15U National Team, please email [email protected].
NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
The USA Baseball National Team Championships are the primary identification event for the 15U National Team. The National Team Championships are elite championship-style events held in Arizona and North Carolina for more than 300 teams to showcase their talents against top programs and players from across the nation while being scouted for national team and development programs at USA Baseball by its task force. Age groups at the National Team Championships include 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U and 17U.
USA Baseball will invite a minimum of 30 athletes to the 15U Training Camp from the 14U and 15U National Team Championships.
NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
National Team Development Programs are four-day immersive events at the National Training Complex that include on- and off-field skill development sessions, educational seminars, and intrasquad games under the guidance of the best coaches in the country. Beginning in 2027, the NTDP will be offered for 10U through 17U athletes for both boys and girls. The 10U, 11U, and 12U NTDPs are open to both boys and girls, and girls ages 13 to 17 can participate in the Women's NTDP.
NTDPs are invitation-only, and invitations are earned each year, keeping the door open for athletes who develop later and ensuring every spot is filled with the best athletes in the country from each age group. Athletes who enter the national team pipeline will continue receiving instruction and educational resources in the offseason from experienced coaches and players across all levels of the game, so they can continue developing year-round and be ready to earn an invitation to the following year’s NTDP or national team opportunity.
For more information on the National Team Development Program, click here.
OTHER
Additional secondary events may be held throughout the year by USA Baseball that may also be used to identify players for current or future 15U National Team Training Camp. These events may include any additional events held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C.
NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING CAMP
Once the 44 players have been identified and invited, they will convene prior to international competition for the 2026 USA Baseball 15U National Team Training Camp. Training Camp will consist of one phase, where the 44 players will be split into two teams and participate in practices and intra-squad games for six days to compete for one of the 20 roster spots on the 2026 USA Baseball 15U National Team.
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