By: Sara Fitzgerald, Summer 2025 Intern

    The New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Softball Championship will take place at Greenlight Networks Grand Slam Park in Binghamton this year. 24 of the best teams in New York are headed to Binghamton, New York to compete for the top spot and earn the title of the 2025 Softball Champions. This two-day tournament will begin on Friday, June 13, with semifinal matchups across all six classifications, and will conclude with the state championship finals on Saturday, June 14.

    The 2025 NYSPHSAA Softball State Championship features many familiar teams and strong contenders across all six classes. In Class AAA, the defending champion Corning-Painted Post (IV) returns with hopes of repeating last year’s win. In Class AA, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (2) is back and aiming to secure a second straight championship after their win last year. Ichabod Crane (2), a two-time Class B champion in 2022 and 2023, has moved up to Class A and is looking to make an impact at the next level. Meanwhile, Deposit-Hancock (IV) continues its impressive dynasty, now competing in Class C after winning three consecutive Class D titles from 2022 to 2024 and earning seven state championships since 2015. This year, they look to extend their legacy with a new title in a new class.

    The semifinal round of the 2025 NYSPHSAA Softball Championships will take place on Friday, June 13, beginning at 10:00 AM with Class C matchups, followed by Class A, D, AAA, AA, and B throughout the day. The championship finals will be held on Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:00 AM and continuing into the early afternoon

    Tickets for the NYSPHSAA Softball Championship are $12 and can only be purchased online on GoFan
For more information on schedules, brackets, and other details about the 2025 Softball Championships, visit www.nysphsaa.org.