BASIC INFO

BONEYARD WILL AWAKEN BLOOD ‘N GUTS IN 2026

For 18 haunting years, Boneyard Blast has ruled the diamond as one of the largest softball spectacles on Earth — and the rowdiest Irish shindig in the sport. But in 2026, we’re summoning something darker, louder, and blood-pumping like never before. We are injecting new blood into one the largest and longest lasting fall softball events. That’s right. We are taking over Blood n Guts.

🩸 Blood Weekend – October 9–11

Kicks off Friday night under the moonlight with the Rawlings Derby and the bone-shaking Exit Velocity Challenge.

💀 Guts Weekend – October 17–18

Begins Saturday with back-to-back battles and a brutal new format.

Both weekends are straight-up triple elimination… but with a wicked twist: enter the realm of the Resurrection Chip and the sinister Purge Chip. (See the official rules if you dare 👀).

This isn’t your average softball tournament. This is softball with fangs. With fire. With the full-blown Boneyard brand and quality you’ve come to expect.

Get your team ready. The hills are thirsty.

Will you survive the BLOOD & GUTS of 2026?

BLOOD WEEKEND

October 9-11, 2026
3 Days – Triple Elimination – Limited Roster Restrictions – Friday Night Kickoff Party with Home Run Derby & Rawlings’ Exit Velocity Challenge – 80 Teams – Golden Eagle Regional Park & Shadow Mountain Sports Complex

MEN’S RESTRICTIONS

Can have 5 points max!
D or below = 0 points
C = 2 points each
B = 3 points each
NO Players higher than B

COED RESTRICTIONS

Can have 2 points max!
Women Players = 0 points
Men D or below = 0 points
Men C = 2 point each
NO B or higher players

GUTS WEEKEND

October 17-18, 2026
2 Days – Triple Elimination – Limited Roster Restictions – 50 Teams – Golden Eagle Regional Park

MEN’S RESTRICTIONS

Can have 5 points max!
D or below = 0 points
C = 2 points each
B = 3 points each
NO Players higher than B

COED RESTRICTIONS

Can have 2 points max!
Women Players = 0 points
Men D or below = 0 points
Men C = 2 point each
NO B or higher players

RESURRECTION & PURGE CHIPS

Resurrection & Purge Pack – Four (4) Resurrection Chips & Three (3) Purge Chips: $55
We’re twisting up Blood ‘N Guts with Resurrection and Purge chips! One lets you re-set your at-bat when things go wrong. The other let’s you clear the bases of your opponents. These chips are game changers, but you better use them wisely. Limited to one (1) Resurrection OR one (1) Purge Chip per game. 

SOME TOURNAMENT BASICS

• NCS Rules
• USSSA Bats
• 44/375 core balls

Complete rules & additional info coming later this summer

THE RESURRECTION & THE PURGE

THE RESURRECTION

RESET YOUR BAT ON OFFENSE

Messed up your at-bat? Pull out a Resurrection Chip. This Chip resurrects your bat and let’s you take another swing.

THE PURGE

CLEAR THE BASES ON DEFENSE

Bases are loaded and your opponent is about to take the win? Pull out a Purge Chip. This Chip purges the bases of your competitor. No outs will be recorded.

OFFICIAL RULES

Download below.