The rules say
Book through PlayFPN Hotels (playfpn-hotels.com)
Exemptions the rules list: Local teams commuting to the events are not obligated to use hotels.
Open the official housing pageConnecticut youth softball · 2026-27
PlayFPN Summer Nationals Softball: Stay-to-Play Hotels
Hotel required25
Yes, teams needing hotels must book through PlayFPN Hotels; the closest is the Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport, 6 minutes from Fastpitch Nation Park. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
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- Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport 6 min by carCheck rates
- Courtyard 7 min by carCheck rates
- Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North/Bradley Int'l Airport 7 min by carCheck rates
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Stay-to-play status: Hotel required. Teams must reserve rooms through PlayFPN Hotels for PlayFPN Summer Nationals; the host lists exemptions, quoted below. It runs Jul 27 to Aug 1, 2027 at Fastpitch Nation Park in Windsor, CT. The closest hotel is Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport, 6 minutes by car from Fastpitch Nation Park. TourneyTrip checked the host's page on Oct 23, 2026.
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The housing rule
Most PlayFPN events (and all events at FPN Park and FPN Indoor) are Stay-to-Play. All teams needing hotels must book their hotels through the new PlayFPN Hotels' website. ... Teams that are staying in hotels must use this system to book their room blocks with a minimum of 8 room nights per day booked required. Local teams commuting to the events are not obligated to use hotels.
Exemptions the rules list
- Local teams commuting to the events are not obligated to use hotels
Penalty the rules list
If a team is removed from a tournament due to non-compliance with the Stay-to-Play policy and no replacement team is found, no refund will be provided.
Housing partner
PlayFPN Hotels (playfpn-hotels.com)
Refund policy: A full refund shall be given if a team withdraws more than 60 days prior to the tournament. No refund shall be given if a team withdraws within 60 days of an event unless a paid replacement team is found. Source.
What to know
Teams needing hotels must book through the PlayFPN Hotels site, with a minimum of 8 room nights per day. The policy page says there is no opt-out. Local teams commuting to the event are not obligated to use hotels.
The Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport is the closest hotel, 6 minutes (2.5 miles) from Fastpitch Nation Park at 1001 Day Hill Rd, Windsor, CT. Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North/Bradley and Hyatt House Hartford North/Windsor are each 7 minutes away.
PlayFPN Summer Nationals runs Tuesday July 27 to Sunday August 1, 2027 for 10UB, 12UB, 12UC, 14UB, 14UC and 16UB. Entry is $995 per team, with 6 minimum games and a cap of 72 teams. Payment is due February 1 or when the event is full.
Teams removed for not following the Stay-to-Play policy get no refund if no replacement team is found. Withdrawing more than 60 days out gets a full refund.
All 11 hotels near the complex
Closest hotel: Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport, 6 min by car from Fastpitch Nation Park. 11 hotels within 14 min are listed below.
Hotels near Fastpitch Nation Park: every hotel we list, with any dates.
The rules say you must book through PlayFPN Hotels (playfpn-hotels.com). These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport | 6 min | See rates |
| Courtyard | 7 min | See rates |
| Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North/Bradley Int'l Airport | 7 min | See rates |
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
The rules say teams book through PlayFPN Hotels (playfpn-hotels.com). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hyatt House Hartford North/Windsor | 7 min | See rates |
| Residence Inn | 11 min | See rates |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Hartford - Bradley Airport | 13 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn Hartford/Airport | 13 min | See rates |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford - Windsor Locks | 13 min | See rates |
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Housing Fairness score: 25
How the score was built
25Starts 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
- Warning or loss of standing for booking elsewherePenalty: If a team is removed from a tournament due to non-compliance with the Stay-to-Play policy and no replacement team is found, no refund will be provided.-10
- 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 disclosedRules do not disclose rebates-5
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| 10UB, 12UB, 12UC, 14UB, 14UC, 16UB | Jul 27 to Aug 1, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: 6. Source
True trip cost per family
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Entry fee $995 per team, divided by this number
Jul 27 to Aug 1, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$66
- Hotel: 5 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 6 days x $15$360
$426
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Do we have to book through PlayFPN Summer Nationals?
- Our verdict as of Oct 23, 2026: Hotel required; the host lists exemptions, quoted below. The host's rule says: "Most PlayFPN events (and all events at FPN Park and FPN Indoor) are Stay-to-Play. All teams needing hotels must book their hotels through the new PlayFPN Hotels' website. ... Teams that are staying in hotels must use this system to book their room blocks with a minimum of 8 room nights per day booked required. Local teams commuting to the events are not obligated to use hotels." Source: host housing page, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- What are the exemptions to the PlayFPN Summer Nationals hotel rule?
- The rules list this exemption: Local teams commuting to the events are not obligated to use hotels. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- What happens if we don't book through PlayFPN Summer Nationals?
- The rules list this penalty: If a team is removed from a tournament due to non-compliance with the Stay-to-Play policy and no replacement team is found, no refund will be provided. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- When are the PlayFPN Summer Nationals 2027 dates?
- PlayFPN Summer Nationals runs Jul 27 to Aug 1, 2027. Source: official tournament site, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- Which hotels are closest to Fastpitch Nation Park?
- By car, the closest are Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport (6 minutes), Courtyard (7 minutes) and Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North/Bradley Int'l Airport (7 minutes). Source: TourneyTrip hotel list, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- Who is the housing partner for PlayFPN Summer Nationals?
- The host's page names PlayFPN Hotels (playfpn-hotels.com) as the housing partner. Our verdict for PlayFPN Summer Nationals is Hotel required. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 23, 2026.
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