Huntington, Marshall to host WVSSAC baseball championships
The WVSSAC announced Monday that Jack Cook Field, on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., will serve as the host site for the state baseball championships from 2026 through 2028, with an option for 2029.
The City of Huntington and Marshall University’s successful proposal follows a statewide bid process that invited communities to submit plans for hosting the championship event. The selection was finalized through a vote of the WVSSAC Board of Directors at its most recent meeting.
“We are grateful for the interest shown by communities across West Virginia in hosting the baseball championships,” said WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan. “The City of Huntington and Marshall University presented a strong proposal, and we’re excited to partner with them to provide a high-quality championship experience for student-athletes, coaches, and fans at a premier facility.
“We also want to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Charleston and our partners there who have supported and taken great care of the baseball championships for many years,” Ryan added. “Charleston continues to play a vital role in hosting several state championship events, and we value the strong relationship we’ve built with them over time.”
Jack Cook Field is an all-turf facility that opened in 2024 and has a seating capacity of 3,500.
The 2026 State Baseball Tournament will be held June 6-13.