A Tradition Built on Legacy

Since 1965, the Connie Mack World Series has brought the nation’s top amateur baseball talent to Farmington, New Mexico, creating a legacy that continues to shape the future of the game.

WORLD SERIES HISTORY

The Connie Mack World Series is more than a tournament, it’s a tradition rooted in community, competition, and the enduring spirit of baseball.

In 1965, Farmington earned the right to host the Connie Mack World Series by a single vote. What began as an opportunity quickly became a defining part of the city’s identity.

Since then, generations of players, families, and fans have gathered each summer at Ricketts Park, turning this event into one of the most respected amateur baseball tournaments in the country.

A baseball game in progress with a batter swinging at a pitch, a catcher in red gear and an umpire behind him, spectators in the stands watching, and players in the dugout.

  • Farmington first hosted Connie Mack tournament play in the early 1960s. In 1965, the city officially secured the World Series—setting the stage for decades of baseball tradition.

  • Ricketts Park quickly became one of the most iconic venues in amateur baseball. Known for its electric atmosphere and loyal fan base, it remains the heart of the Connie Mack World Series experience.

  • Over the years, the tournament has grown into a national stage—drawing elite teams, top-tier coaching, and widespread attention from college programs and professional scouts.

  • Many players who have competed in Farmington have gone on to successful careers at the collegiate and professional levels, including Major League Baseball.

  • What makes the Connie Mack World Series truly unique is the people behind it—volunteers, host families, and a community that shows up year after year to make it all happen.

Early tournament

Early tournament

Old Ricketts Park

Old Ricketts Park

Championship celebrations

Championship celebrations

Historic teams

Historic teams

  • 1965

    Hosting

  • 1000+

    Players

  • 60+

    Years

  • Elite

    Talent

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The Connie Mack World Series stands apart because of its connection to community. Players don’t stay in hotels, they live with local host families. Fans don’t just attend games, they become part of the experience.

It’s a tournament where relationships are built, traditions are honored, and the game is played the way it was meant to be.

WHAT MAKES CMWS DIFFERENT

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