Event details
Hard Knox Invite 2027
April 24–25, 2027 · Hard Knox Baseball, 330 Knox Drive, McHenry, IL 60050. Four divisions, pool play into a single-elimination championship bracket.
Overview
Location
Hard Knox Baseball
330 Knox Drive, McHenry, IL
Dates
Apr 24–25
McHenry, Illinois
Age Divisions
9U · 10U · 11U · 12U
Four divisions, age-verified
Cost
$450 / team
Placeholder — confirm fee
Game Guarantee
Min. 4 games
Placeholder — confirm guarantee
Deadline
Apr 1, 2027
Placeholder — confirm deadline
Format
How the tournament runs
- SAT
Pool Play
April 24 — every team plays its pool games to earn a bracket seed.
- SUN
Bracket & Championships
April 25 — single-elimination bracket, finals and awards.
Divisions & entry fees
Four age brackets
9U
$450
Age 9 and under on Apr 30, 2027
60/46 · kid pitch
10U
$450
Age 10 and under on Apr 30, 2027
60/46 · kid pitch
11U
$450
Age 11 and under on Apr 30, 2027
70/50 · leadoffs allowed
12U
$450
Age 12 and under on Apr 30, 2027
70/50 · leadoffs allowed
The entry fee is $450 per team, due by Apr 1, 2027.
Venue
Hard Knox Baseball, 330 Knox Drive, McHenry, IL 60050. Six lit diamonds, covered bleachers, batting cages and an on-site athletic trainer.
Open in maps →Parking
Lot A for families ($5 per day, cash or card at the gate). Lot C is reserved for team vans and buses and is free with a team pass. Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch.
Refund policy
Full refund less a $150 administrative fee until March 1, 2027. After April 1 the entry fee is non-refundable but transferable to a future event. Weather shortfalls against the game guarantee are credited.