The rules say
Florida youth baseball · 2027
BOMBS for MOMS 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotels near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr FieldsHotel required40
Yes. The rules say teams must book through USSSA hotel booking platform for BOMBS for MOMS.
Closest hotel: Comfort Inn, 1 min by car from Plant City Stadium. 18 hotels within 21 min are listed below.
Book through USSSA hotel booking platform
Exemptions the rules list: Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local).
The housing rule
When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for BOMBS for MOMS, cities are now requiring non-local teams to book through our USSSA platform for accurate event reporting.
Exemptions the rules list
- Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local)
Housing partner
USSSA hotel booking platform
What to know
Can I book my own hotel? The lodging notice on the BOMBS for MOMS page says non-local teams must book through the USSSA platform (checked 2026-10-21). It does not define local, and it names no penalty or deadline.
The event runs Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9, 2027. BOMBS for MOMS is a two day USSSA State Qualifier event for 8U to 14U teams. Entry runs $150 to $350 per team, and the page lists the gate fee as TBA.
Under Armour Championship Series ends 20 days before it. UFC (Ultimate Florida Championship) starts 13 days after it ends, then Plant City Summer to Remember.
Ballparks on the host list: 6 in Plant City.
All 18 hotels near the complex
Closest first, by car. The first one is the card at the top of this page.
See every hotel near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Fields, with any dates
Other venues at this event: Hotels near Ellis-Methvin Park, Hotels near Mike E Sansone Community Park, Hotels near Plant City Stadium, Hotels near Randy Larson Complex, Hotels near Snowden Park
The rules say you must book through USSSA hotel booking platform. These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Inn | 1 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express | 2 min | See rates |
| Knights Inn Plant City | 3 min | See rates |
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
The rules say teams book through USSSA hotel booking platform. Use the official housing link for your team rooms. We cannot arrange a separate group rate for this event.
Open the official housing page| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Lakeland Plant City | 6 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn Plant City | 6 min | See rates |
| TownePlace Suites Plant City | 6 min | See rates |
| Tiger Villa Motel | 7 min | See rates |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | 13 min | See rates |
Show the other 10 hotels
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland | 13 min | See rates |
| Siesta Motel | 13 min | See rates |
| Travelodge | 13 min | See rates |
| Courtyard by Marriott Lakeland | 14 min | See rates |
| Ramada | 14 min | See rates |
| Staybridge Suites Lakeland West | 14 min | See rates |
| TownePlace Suites Lakeland | 14 min | See rates |
| Residence Inn Lakeland | 15 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn and Suites Lakeland-South Polk Parkway | 21 min | See rates |
| Home2 Suites | 21 min | See rates |
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Housing Fairness score: 40
How the score was built
40Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel requiredTeams must book through the housing partner-40
- No local exemptionNo local radius exemption published-10
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Penalty for booking elsewhereNo penalty published0
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the eventNo booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policyNot stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosedNot checked0
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| 8U to 14U | May 8 to 9, 2027 |
True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $150 per team, divided by this number
May 8 to 9, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$10
- Hotel: 1 night x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 2 days x $15$120
$130
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Can I book my own hotel for BOMBS for MOMS?
- Our verdict as of Oct 21, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for BOMBS for MOMS, cities are now requiring non-local teams to book through our USSSA platform for accurate event reporting." Exemption: "Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local)". Source: host housing page.
- Is BOMBS for MOMS stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through USSSA hotel booking platform for BOMBS for MOMS.
- When is BOMBS for MOMS?
- BOMBS for MOMS runs May 8 to 9, 2027.
- Where is BOMBS for MOMS?
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Fields, 1903 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Plant City, FL 33563.
- What is the closest hotel to BOMBS for MOMS?
- Comfort Inn is the closest, about 1 minute by car from Plant City Stadium.
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