MILFORD — The road to a Massachusetts American Legion Baseball state championship begins this weekend as eight district champions and runners-up converge on Fino Field in Milford for the 2026 Massachusetts American Legion Baseball State Tournament.
Host Milford Post 59, the District 4 champion, will welcome seven of the state’s top teams for the double-elimination tournament, with local fans guaranteed plenty to cheer for. Districts 4 and 6 each earned two bids to the state tournament, meaning four of the eight teams come from Central and Eastern Massachusetts.
Milford enters the tournament after capturing the District 4 title and will be joined by district runner-up Leominster Post 151, giving District 4 two legitimate contenders for the state crown.
District 6 will also be well represented by Franklin Post 75 and Hyde Park Post 78. Franklin enters the tournament with an unblemished 15-0 record, looking to continue its dominant season against the best competition Massachusetts has to offer. Hyde Park earned its place after another strong campaign and gives District 6 a second team capable of making a deep postseason run.
The remaining four teams each claimed district championships to earn their trips to Milford. Beverly Post 331 represents District 8, Greenfield Post 81 enters as the District 3A champion, Northampton Post 28 qualified as the District 3B champion, and Sandwich Post 188 earned the District 10 championship.
Opening day on Saturday features four games:
- 10:00 a.m. — Leominster Post 151 vs. Beverly Post 331
- 1:00 p.m. — Greenfield Post 81 vs. Hyde Park Post 78
- 4:30 p.m. — Sandwich Post 188 vs. Northampton Post 28
- 7:30 p.m. — Franklin Post 75 vs. Milford Post 59
The nightcap between Franklin and Milford is expected to be one of the marquee matchups of the opening round, pitting the undefeated District 6 champions against the host team and District 4 champions in front of what should be a packed crowd at Fino Field.
With district champions, powerhouse programs, and several local teams all vying for the same prize, the stage is set for an exciting week of baseball in Milford. By the end of the tournament, one team will emerge as the 2026 Massachusetts American Legion Baseball State Champion and earn the opportunity to continue its postseason journey on the regional stage.
