The rules say
Florida youth baseball · 2026
The Elf Games - Space Coast
Hotels near Space Coast ComplexHotel required40
The housing rule
Please be advised that the The Elf Games – Space Coast 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 Elf Games at Space Coast run Friday December 18 to Sunday December 20, 2026, for ages 8U to 14U. The page labels it an Individual Event and lists a flat $275 entry fee.
The lodging notice says the event has a stay to play requirement and teams must use the designated housing providers. The page lists no umpire fee split and says gate passes are coming soon.
Games are at Space Coast Complex in Viera. Our data maps 12 hotels, with Fairfield Inn and Suites Melbourne Viera Town Center about 6 minutes from the gate.
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 | Dec 18 to 20, 2026 |
True trip cost per family
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- Entry fee share$NaN
- 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 The Elf Games - Space Coast?
- Our verdict as of Oct 18, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "Please be advised that the The Elf Games – Space Coast 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 The Elf Games - Space Coast stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through Designated housing providers listed on the event page for The Elf Games - Space Coast.
- When is The Elf Games - Space Coast?
- The Elf Games - Space Coast runs Dec 18 to 20, 2026.
- Where is The Elf Games - Space Coast?
- Space Coast Complex, 5800 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940.
- What is the closest hotel to The Elf Games - Space Coast?
- Fairfield Inn & Suites - Melbourne Viera Town Center is the closest, about 6 minutes by car from Space Coast Complex.
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