CNMI Softball Tournament fundraiser this weekend

In a turn of events following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the 3rd Annual CNMI Softball Tournament 2026 set for Memorial Day weekend has become more softball this year.

While the CNMI is in recovery mode, players and families will still gather this weekend—a chance to unwind but also as a way for the community to support families affected by the typhoon.

The tournament begins Friday, May 22, at 7am at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field and the Miguel “Tan Ge” Pangelinan Softball Field at the Oleai Sports Complex. A small opening ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23.

Tournament committee member Tony Salas said the goal is “to give the people something to decompress while we go through these hard times.” Donations of canned goods and clothing collected during the tournament will be given to those in need.

There are 11 men’s teams competing in a double-elimination format and seven women’s teams taking part in the tournament.

The men’s teams are Da Aliens, Ma’toka, Fakamean, Skoba, Bat-titude, Mamaaw, Riddim, Parre Pack, Blue Jays, Just Fams, and Mwaalir Alutung. The women’s teams are Lady Sufa, 670 Babes, Quit Pitchin, Tipsies, Lady Mixers, Lady Blue Jays, and Lady Akkari.