The Fredericton Royals Baseball Association is proud to announce the return of the Bubba Mac Summer Classic Series for 2026 — a summer-long celebration of competitive baseball, community spirit, and the legacy of a man who helped shape so many of us.
This tournament series is named in memory of Chris “Bubba” MacPherson — a legendary mentor, coach, teammate, and friend whose impact on Fredericton baseball continues to be felt every single day. Bubba believed in the game. More importantly, he believed in the people who played it.
Across multiple weekends from June through September, teams from 8U through 18U will compete at diamonds across Fredericton in what has become one of the most anticipated tournament series of the summer.
2026 Tournament Dates
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13U AAA Invitational – June 12–14
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15U AAA Invitational – June 19–21
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11U AAA Major Invitational – June 26–28
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15U AA Invitational – July 3–5
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13U AA Invitational – July 10–12
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18U AAA Invitational – July 17–19
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8U/9U Enrichment Weekend – September 4–6
These weekends bring together elite competition, player development, family atmosphere, and the kind of baseball environment Bubba loved — competitive, passionate, and built around mentorship.
Hosted in partnership with the City of Fredericton, and supported by valued community partners including DQ and TRL Solutions, the Bubba Mac Summer Classic continues to grow as a cornerstone event on the Fredericton baseball calendar.
But beyond the wins and the championships, this series stands for something more:
It stands for mentorship.
It stands for community.
It stands for doing things the right way.
That was Bubba.
We look forward to welcoming teams, families, and fans to Fredericton this summer as we once again celebrate the game — and the legacy of a friend who helped build
Registration and full details available at:
https://www.frederictonminorbaseball.ca/
