Shako Showdown
Welcome to the Shako Showdown Tournament - We are excited to host approx. 90 teams at our event this summer!
When
The 2026 Shako Showdown will be held on June 12th-14th.
Teams
Our tournament hosts A, AA, and AAA teams ages 9 through 12.
Where
Tournament games will be held at Tahpah Park, Johnson Complex, Westminster 1 & 2, Green Meadows, and Muenchow.
Games
Each team will be guaranteed at least 3 games.
Tournament Umpires
Our umpires will primarily be players from our Shakopee Youth Baseball Association. We take great pride in training our players in this facet of the game; all have been through umpire training and have various game/tourney experiences. The higher the level, the more experienced umpires you will see. We will have ZERO TOLERANCE for any coaches, fans, or players interacting negatively with any of the umpires (these individuals will be removed from the tournament). As you should already know, there is an umpire shortage. It is not an easy task to umpire games and criticizing them makes it even more difficult. Please respect and encourage these young umpires as if they were your own kids and monitor your coaches, players, and fans. Enjoy watching the games!
Concessions
We will have full concessions including grilled burgers and hot dogs at Tahpah Park (building between fields 2-4), Muenchow Fields, and at the white building between Johnson Fields E and C. We will also have a tent concession stand set up between Tahpah Fields 6-7 on Saturday. Please support our association’s efforts in this fundraiser.
Tourney Machine App
We will have schedules, results, and pitch counts updated throughout the tournament on this app. If we have inclement weather, the game time updates will be on Tourney Machine.
General Tournament Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Shako Showdown t-shirt?
T-shirts can be pre-ordered and will be delivered to your team's bench at your first game. Some extra t-shirts will be available at the concession stands, but always sell out fast.
What are nearby places to eat?
We’d recommend Lion’s Tap or the Culver’s if you’re looking for off-site food options.
Katie Johnson
Tournament Director
952.250.8303
Tatum Heil
Assistant Tournament Director
952.412.5855
Summer 2026
Our 2026 tournament is full. We are not currently accepting registrations for this program.