A-Rod Invitational Returns: Alex Rodriguez and KemperSports Bring Fundamentals-First Youth Tournament Back to North Texas

Elite 8U–14U teams head to Fields at Station 63 in Mansfield, June 10–13, 2027, with the three-time MLB MVP, Alex Rodriguez, coaching on the field

Mansfield, Texas, Nov. 10, 2026 – Alex Rodriguez is bringing his tournament back. KemperSports and the former MLB star today announced the second annual A-Rod Invitational, a national youth baseball tournament set for June 10–13, 2027, at Fields at Station 63 in Mansfield, Texas.

Youth baseball increasingly runs on rankings, radar guns and metrics. The A-Rod Invitational takes a different approach. It is built on the idea Rodriguez and KemperSports share: teach the game the right way, starting with fundamentals, player development and a love of baseball. “Mastering the fundamentals is the foundation for long-term success,” Rodriguez said. “This tournament is about helping young players develop the skills, discipline and mindset that will serve them both on and off the field, while having fun and creating memories with their teammates and families. We’re excited to be back at Fields at Station 63.”

More Than a Tournament

Every team is guaranteed four games: three in pool play, then a single-elimination championship bracket. Off the scoreboard, Rodriguez will take the field himself on Day 1 (June 10) to lead the A-Rod Academy Skills Clinic, featuring hands-on instruction across hitting, fielding, throwing and baserunning.

Register for the A-Rod Academy Skills Clinic

“The A-Rod Invitational is exactly the kind of event this complex was built for,” said Steve Goris, Senior Vice President of KemperSports Venues. “It brings families together, gives kids a weekend they’ll remember and gives back to the Mansfield community. We’re proud to host it again.”

The Host Venue

Fields at Station 63 is one of North Texas’s top baseball complexes, with eight full-size fields, modern amenities and a family-friendly atmosphere. KemperSports, which owns and operates sports and recreation venues across the country, runs the event from start to finish.

2027 A-Rod Invitational Registration

Teams in age divisions 8U through 14U can register now. The tournament is expected to draw teams from across the country, with limited spots available.

View tournament details and register your team.

Inaugural Event Sponsors
A special thank you to the partners who helped make the inaugural A-Rod Invitational possible, including presenting sponsor Smile Express, A-Rod Academy Skills Clinic sponsor pMotion, ProSlide Sports, Pivot Point Grips, GameChanger, and Rawlings.

About KemperSports Venues
KemperSports is a leading sports, hospitality, and recreation management company with a portfolio that includes golf courses, sports complexes, private clubs, and destination venues across the United States. Known for delivering exceptional experiences, KemperSports is committed to creating meaningful moments for athletes, families, and communities.

About Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez is a 14-time MLB All-Star, World Series Champion, and one of the most accomplished players in baseball history. Since retiring, he has focused on mentorship, and growing the game through education and instruction, including through his YouTube series, A-Rod Academy.

He is the Chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm partnering with leading global companies across real estate, sports, consumer, tech, and entertainment. Alex is also the Co-Chairman of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, an Emmy Award–winning MLB analyst for FOX Sports, a former Shark Tank investor, and is co-host of The Deal, a Bloomberg Originals series.

About Fields at Station 63
Fields at Station 63 in Mansfield, Texas, is a premier renovated sports complex for youth and adult baseball, softball, and other sports, featuring eight synthetic turf fields, an indoor training facility with batting cages, upgraded restaurants, and family amenities, reopened in late 2025 after major upgrades in partnership between The City of Mansfield, Texas, and KemperSports to become a year-round tournament and community hub.