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MLB Cup 2026 youth baseball tournament begins in San Luis Potosí
The MLB Cup 2026 youth baseball competition begins on Monday, October 19, at the Potosí Béisbol Park in San Luis Potosí. The international tournament features 24 teams of children aged 11 and 12, including representatives from various Mexican states and Brazil.
The event, supported by Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, is scheduled to run through October 24. The tournament structure begins with a group stage consisting of six groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-place finishers, will advance to the round of 16 starting Wednesday, October 21. The grand final is set for Saturday, October 24.
Francisco Serrano Altuzar, head of the Instituto Potosino de Cultura Física y Deporte (Inpode), stated that the tournament utilizes state-provided sports infrastructure to offer young athletes high-level competitive experience. Officials expect the event to stimulate local tourism and provide economic benefits to the hotel, restaurant, and service sectors.
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Francisco Serrano Altuzar · Instituto Potosino de Cultura Física y Deporte · MLB · Potosí Béisbol Park · Ricardo Gallardo Cardona
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Teams from Mexico and Brazil are participating in the competition.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The MLB Cup 2026 features 24 teams of children aged 11 and 12.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The competition takes place from October 19 to October 24.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The event is hosted at the Potosí Béisbol Park in Tangamanga Park.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tournament utilizes sports infrastructure provided by the State Government.