GREAT BAY--The 2026 Latin American & Caribbean Baseball Tournament, scheduled for July 12 to 18, will be the first major event under a new exclusive community partnership between Xtratight Entertainment and the St. Maarten Little League Association, combining youth sports development with professionally produced community entertainment.
The partnership establishes Xtratight Entertainment as the Association's exclusive entertainment partner and creates a long-term collaboration aimed at supporting generations of young athletes while helping to transform the Erwin "Baco" Richardson Little League Stadium into a vibrant community destination.
Under the agreement, Xtratight Entertainment will bring professionally produced community events and family-friendly experiences to the stadium while also making annual goodwill contributions that will directly support facility improvements and youth baseball initiatives.
For Xtratight Entertainment, the partnership goes beyond securing a venue for future events. It reflects the organization's commitment to investing in the community and creating new opportunities for local families to experience the Little League Stadium in a different way.
"As an event organizer, we have been looking for the right partner to expand our outdoor event experiences," said Rude Fleming. "The Little League Stadium has a rich history. Years ago it hosted concerts, festivals and community gatherings. We believe it is time to bring that energy back while creating opportunities that directly benefit youth sports. Baseball played a huge role in my childhood and this partnership allows us to make sports exciting again while giving back in a meaningful way."
The collaboration is structured around Xtratight Entertainment's Community Goodwill Initiative, through which entertainment will serve as a vehicle for direct community investment.
"Our partnership with Xtratight Entertainment represents a strategic investment in the long-term growth of youth baseball in St. Maarten," said Michel Hyman, President of the St. Maarten Little League Association.
The first event under the partnership will be the 2026 Latin American & Caribbean Baseball Tournament from July 12 to 18 at the Erwin "Baco" Richardson Little League Stadium.
The partnership is expected to create new opportunities for community events at the stadium while generating direct support for youth baseball, facility development and the continued growth of Little League in St. Maarten.
