The rules say
Florida youth baseball · 2026
Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings)
Hotels near Space Coast ComplexHotel required40
The housing rule
Please be advised that the Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings) has a "stay to play" requirement, meaning that all participating teams and attendees must book their accommodations through the designated housing provider(s) affiliated with the event.
Housing partner
Designated housing providers listed on the event page
What to know
The Thanksgiving Super NIT runs Friday November 27 to Sunday November 29, 2026, for ages 8U to 14U. It carries the USSSA NIT label and entry runs $200 to $375 by age group.
The page posts a stay to play notice: all teams and attendees must book through the designated housing providers. Umpire fees are paid at the plate per team, per game: $50 for 8U, $60 for 9U to 12U, $70 for 13U to 14U.
All games are at Space Coast Complex, 5800 Stadium Pkwy in Melbourne. The nearest of 12 mapped hotels is Home2 Suites Melbourne Viera, about 6 minutes away. Individual gate passes are required, with three coaches per team admitted free.
All 12 hotels near the complex
Closest first, by car. The first one is the card at the top of this page.
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The rules say you must book through Designated housing providers listed on the event page. These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Inn & Suites - Melbourne Viera Town Center | 6 min | See rates |
| Home2 Suites - Melbourne Viera | 6 min | See rates |
| La Quinta Inn | 7 min | See rates |
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
The rules say teams book through Designated housing providers listed on the event page. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Melbourne-Viera | 8 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center | 8 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center 2 | 8 min | See rates |
| Budget Inn | 14 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa | 14 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 | Nov 27 to 29, 2026 |
True trip cost per family
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- Hotel: 2 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 3 days x $15$180
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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 Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings)?
- Our verdict as of Oct 18, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "Please be advised that the Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings) has a "stay to play" requirement, meaning that all participating teams and attendees must book their accommodations through the designated housing provider(s) affiliated with the event." Source: host housing page.
- Is Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings) stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through Designated housing providers listed on the event page for Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings).
- When is Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings)?
- Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings) runs Nov 27 to 29, 2026.
- Where is Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings)?
- Space Coast Complex, 5800 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940.
- What is the closest hotel to Thanksgiving Super NIT (Rings)?
- Fairfield Inn & Suites - Melbourne Viera Town Center is the closest, about 6 minutes by car from Space Coast Complex.
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