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South Carolina youth baseball · 2027

Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027)

  • May 1 to 2, 2027, varies by level
  • The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
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No. The rules say teams may book any hotel for Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027).

Checked Oct 17, 2026

The housing rule

Events at The Ripken Experience do not have stay-to-play requirements.

Read the rule on the official siteWe checked this on Oct 17, 2026

What to know

The Grand Slam Tournament is Saturday and Sunday, May 1 to 2, 2027. It lists five brackets, 9U, 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U, with 3+ guaranteed games.

The page prices the Tournament event type at $1,395. Registration is shown as available Oct 21, 2026.

The page's package section carries the No Event Required Lodging wording. The Ripken FAQ adds that events have no stay-to-play requirements.

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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Beach ViewPick as team hotel7 minSee rates
Hampton Inn Myrtle Beach - Broadway @ The BeachPick as team hotel7 minSee rates
Holiday InnPick as team hotel7 minSee rates

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The BreakersPick as team hotel7 minSee rates
Bluegreen SeaGlass TowerPick as team hotel8 minSee rates
Carnival Inn & Suite @ The BeachPick as team hotel8 minSee rates
Carolinian Beach ResortPick as team hotel8 minSee rates
Meridian PlazaPick as team hotel8 minSee rates
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Ocean 22 HiltonPick as team hotel8 minSee rates
Schooner II Beach & Racquet ClubPick as team hotel8 minSee rates
voco The Shelby - Myrtle BeachPick as team hotel8 minSee rates
YachtsmanPick as team hotel8 minSee rates

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Housing Fairness score: 100

100Housing Fairness
How the score was built
Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
  • No hotel requirementTeams may book anywhere0
  • 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

LevelDates
9UMay 1 to 2, 2027
11UMay 1 to 2, 2027
12UMay 1 to 2, 2027
13UMay 1 to 2, 2027
14UMay 1 to 2, 2027

Official tournament site

Games guaranteed: 3. Source

True trip cost per family

Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.

Entry fee $1,395 per event registration (Tournament type price), divided by this number
May 1 to 2, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
  • Entry fee share$1,395
  • 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
$1,515
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 Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027)?
Yes. As of Oct 17, 2026, the host's published rules don't require booking through the tournament. Source: host housing page.
Is Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027) stay-to-play?
No. The rules say teams may book any hotel for Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027).
When is Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027)?
Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027) runs May 1 to 2, 2027. Dates differ by level, see the schedule on this page.
Where is Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027)?
The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, 3051 Ripken Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
What is the closest hotel to Ripken Myrtle Beach Grand Slam Tournament (2027)?
Beach View is the closest, about 7 minutes by car from The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach.

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